Telehandler Gold Card

Competency-based certification for safe operation of telescopic material handlers (telehandlers).

What is the Telehandler Gold Card?

The Telehandler Gold Card is an industry-endorsed competency card for operators of telescopic material handlers (telehandlers). It is the recognised certification standard for telehandler operation across Australian construction and industrial sites.

Principal contractors and site managers increasingly require operators to hold a valid Gold Card before operating telehandlers on their sites, regardless of whether a separate forklift licence is held.

Who Needs It

Anyone operating a telescopic material handler on a construction site, hire yard, or agricultural property.

Course Length

Typically one day. Contact us for current course dates and availability.

Outcome

Industry-recognised Telehandler Gold Card certification.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites. Basic literacy and numeracy required.

What the Course Covers

Telehandler types, components, and attachments
Pre-operational inspection procedures
Load charts and safe working load (SWL)
Stability principles and tipping hazards
Site hazard identification and risk assessment
Travelling and lifting operations
Attachment operation (fork, bucket, boom)
Practical assessment on live equipment