Sidelifter Training
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A practical and theory-based course designed to provide drivers and operators the skills and knowledge to safely and legally operate Sidelifters in any applicable environment.
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You will be professionally trained by qualified and experienced instructors.
- Train at one of our nationwide facilities or your own venue.

Course Aim
To produce drivers and operators who are able to:
- Complete a pre use inspection of a sidelifter and ancillary equipment (if fitted).
- Ensure site safety.
- Load a container from the ground onto a sidelifter vehicle.
- Unload a container from a sidelifter vehicle onto the ground.
- Transfer a container from one vehicle to another.
Course Structure & Details
- The course takes approximately one-day covering theory and practical training plus assessment.
- Course numbers are normally restricted to 6 trainees.
Unit Standards
- Unit Standard 17679 - 6 credits - (operate a truck-mounted Sidelifter).
Course Venue and Requirements
As there is a practical element involving the workplace this course is best delivered at the workplace.
It is preferable that clients provide:
- One suitable vehicle with sidelifter.
- One suitable vehicle or trailer to receive a loaded container.
- One container loaded to at least 50% of the safe working load of the sidelifter.
- TR Driver Training is able to source vehicles at extra cost if required.
Course Details and Fees
- As this course is normally tailored to company / organisation requirements please contact us for a quotation.
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