NCCCO Telehandler study plan

List every item on a pre-shift walk-around inspection in the order you would physically walk the machine, from ground-level tires and rims to the boom and attachment pins

Explain in writing what a passing versus failing condition looks like for tires, rims, lug nuts, and wheel seals on a telehandler

Identify the location and function of the capacity chart, load chart placard, and level indicator on the machine you will operate

Describe the three most common pre-operational defects that lead to incidents and why each is easy to miss

Define the difference between a pre-shift inspection and a maintenance repair, and state the correct action for each defect class

Trace hydraulic, fuel, and electrical system checks from reservoir to component and note what a leak or fray looks like at each point

Practice reading a load chart for three attachment types and record the derated capacity at 10, 20, and 30 feet of boom extension

State the stability limits that govern capacity: load moment, boom angle, and outrigger or frame level condition

Explain how tire pressure, ballast, and frame leveling affect rated capacity

Describe the function of the ROPS/FOPS structure, seat belt, and restraint checks in the pre-shift routine

Describe the correct start-up sequence, warm-up, and control familiarization steps before moving the machine

Explain travel procedures for level ground, slopes, and uneven surfaces, including boom position during travel

Identify the machine's blind spots and the role of mirrors, cameras, and a spotter in each

State the rules for traveling with a load versus without, and how attachment choice changes them

List the shutdown and parking procedure, including attachment lowering, brake set, and key removal

Assemble the full pre-lift sequence from job walk to load set-down, numbering each step

Explain how to verify load weight and center of gravity, and what to do when weight is unknown

Describe rigging attachment points and how sling angle affects tension on a telehandler hook

State the communication protocol with a signal person and the hand signals you must recognize

Explain how wind, ground bearing, and overhead power lines change the lift plan

Evaluate ground conditions: soil bearing, slope, voids, trench plates, and pavement edge proximity

Identify site hazards including overhead lines, underground utilities, and pedestrian traffic flow

Explain how to establish exclusion zones and barricades around the lift area

Describe how weather, visibility, and lighting affect go/no-go decisions

State the conditions under which you must stop work and notify a supervisor

Explain the load moment indicator or overload warning system and what each alarm or derate means

Describe emergency procedures: loss of hydraulic pressure, tip-over response, and load drop

Practice placing loads precisely at height, including fine control and boom extension technique

Explain how to handle a load that shifts or swings during travel or placement

Describe how to safely back the machine and how to use a spotter in tight quarters

Re-run the full pre-shift inspection from memory and compare it against your week-one checklist

Re-solve capacity problems for five scenarios with different attachments, radii, and ground conditions

Walk through a complete lift plan from job walk to set-down without notes

Identify the three domain topics you are weakest on and write a short study note for each

Answer at least 60 practice-style questions across all domains and log every miss by domain

Review the logged misses from week seven and re-test the weakest domain first

Recite the pre-shift inspection, load chart reading, and pre-lift sequence from memory

Complete a timed full-length practice set and score it by domain

Re-read your own checklists and procedure cards for gaps or errors

Confirm exam-day logistics: identification, site rules, and what to bring