eNewsletters - CAT® SIMULATORS

30 05, 2024

Simformed May/June 2024

In This Issue

New and Improved SimScholars™ Curriculum Launched!
Lowell Correctional Institution Women’s Heavy Equipment Operator Program
Compact Track Loader Safety Tips Infographic
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Compact Track Loader
Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat® Simulators Gift!

The New and Improved SimScholars™ Curriculum has Launched!

We are excited to announce the launch of the new SimScholars™ curriculum Learning Management System (LMS)! The curriculum is still a one-to-one match to the Cat Simulators systems’ hands-on training exercises; however, the new SimScholars LMS focuses on user-friendly improvements to increase learners’ engagement, leading to faster comprehension and heightened information retention.

Learners have an even more engaging experience with clickable interactions, animated graphics, quiz retakes, and reformatted Learner Sim Guides, which now feature videos and helpful operator tips. Instructors benefit from its time-saving functionality and ease of use, along with an updated Instructor Training Course, user-friendly learner progress tracking, data presentation and more!

If you are using the previous version of SimScholars, we encourage you to transition to the new version. The previous website will remain functional until August 1st, 2024.

Contact us to learn more about how you can integrate SimScholars curriculum into your heavy equipment program.

Incarcerated Women at Lowell Correctional Institution Gain Hope Through Heavy Equipment Operator Program

Since July 2023, incarcerated women at the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, Fla., have had the opportunity to learn how to operate Excavators, Dozers and Compact Track Loaders in the institution’s Heavy Equipment Operator program, which features Cat® Simulators systems.

The women participating in the program are not just acquiring new skills. They are gaining a renewed sense of hope and a potential pathway to a brighter future beyond the prison walls.

“We’re trying to create a pipeline for this industry through this program, from women currently incarcerated to women becoming employees when they’re released,” explained Adam Ryalls, Florida Department of Corrections, Education Technology Coordinator for Region Three.

Compact Track Loader Infographic

Due to their versatility, Compact Track Loaders are widely used on worksites, from farming operations to construction jobsites and landscaping businesses. To ensure their safe operation, we created this free Cat Simulators infographic which includes valuable safety tips for operators. Download and share this infographic in your shop, breakroom, or office to promote safe operating practices.

Contact us to learn how to add Cat Simulators systems to your training program.

Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Compact Track Loader

It’s crucial to maintain your fleet’s productivity to minimize delays and downtime that can impact your bottom line. To maximize your Compact Track Loader’s uptime, schedule regular maintenance checks and train your operators on how to operate the machine correctly. Also, ensure they perform thorough pre-inspection walkarounds before every shift. By sharing these tips with your operators, you can reduce the likelihood of unexpected repairs to your Compact Track Loader. Read more…

Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!

Would you like a Cat Simulators gift? Send us a 15 to 30-second video of a student or operator using a Cat Simulator, and we’ll send you a Cat Simulators gift. Would you like a coffee mug, mouse pad, hat or shirt? Just let us know. And if you include a brief description with it, we’ll send you a bonus thank you gift!

1 04, 2024

Simformed March/April 2024

In This Issue

SimScholars™ Curriculum Learning Management System
Large Wheel Loader Walkaround Infographic
Collins Career Technical Center’s Growing Training Program
Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package

SimScholars™ Curriculum Moving to a Learning Management System

You asked. We listened! As a result, the curriculum team has been working diligently to move the SimScholars™ curriculum to a new Learning Management System (LMS) format, which will launch next month. What does this mean for learners and instructors? For learners, it means increased engagement. For instructors, it means time-saving functionality and ease of use.

When the new LMS launches, your learners will have access to expanded content, including engaging animations, graphics and new how-to videos; plus all of our curriculum to pair with hands-on Cat® Simulators training. Instructors will find improvements as well, saving valuable instruction time through improvements on learner progress reports and data.

Keep an eye out for future emails with details about the release date, training dates and more in the coming weeks!

Large Wheel Loader Walkaround Infographic

Performing walkaround inspections before operating heavy equipment is crucial to preventing accidents, saving time, and reducing costs. By conducting thorough inspections, operators can ensure the machine is safe to use, avoid unnecessary repair and maintenance expenses, and minimize downtime. Download our free Large Wheel Loader infographic to learn more about the key components operators should remember to inspect.

Contact us to learn how to add Cat Simulators systems to your training program.

Collins Career Technical Center’s Successful Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program Continues to Grow

In 2021, the Collins Career Technical Center (CCTC) in Chesapeake, Ohio, launched its successful adult Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program. Over the past three years, the program has provided well-trained heavy equipment operators to the surrounding area’s construction industry. As a result of its success, the program continues to grow.

A needs assessment focused on local employers and Local Operating Engineers in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, led by Michael Staton, CCTC’s Associate Director and Chris Leese, Post-Secondary Administrator/Director of Technology, has revealed an important requirement: That heavy equipment operators are in need, and an in-depth HEO training program will prove crucial for the future of the Tri-State’s workforce.

“We determined there was a great need for operator training to address the future demands of close to 22,000 heavy equipment operators over the next two years,” said Staton. Learn more about CCTC’s successful HEO program.

To learn more about Cat Simulators, email an Account Manager, call at 1.309.266.2640 or visit Construction Simulators.

Coming Soon! Cat^® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package

What’s better than learning to operate a Dozer, Excavator and Articulated Truck using a Cat® Simulators system? Learning to work with other operators as a team in Cat Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training environment!

Up to nine learners can operate Dozers, Excavators and Articulated Trucks simultaneously while training to learn how to load trucks, move materials, clean up spoil piles, and more, working together as a team on the same virtual construction site.

Contact us to learn how to integrate the Collaborative Worksite Training package into your heavy equipment program.

1 02, 2024

Simformed January/February 2024

In This Issue

2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions. McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program. New SimU Campus™ Contains More Features & Benefits! Coming Soon – SimScholars™ Curriculum Updates. Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!

And the Winners of the 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown are…!!!

Congratulations to the 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown champions – Advanced Construction Excavator Champion Landon Scott and Advanced Dozer Champion Cooper Sunday!

In September, Cat Simulators invited schools and colleges across the U.S. to participate in the 2023 Cat Simulators Student Showdown from November 1 to December 8. Students who were enrolled in heavy equipment operator (HEO) programs competed virtually on either their school/college’s Cat Simulators Advanced Construction Excavator or Advanced Dozer systems and showed the Cat Simulators team their skills and talent by completing several tasks, including dozing the word “CAT” and digging a smiley face. Read the full article here.

McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program

In 2020, despite implementing industry best practices such as exclusion zones, barriers, spotters, reversing cameras, and training, there were still 194 fatal accidents and 120,000 serious injuries reported in Australian workplaces. These statistics have remained mostly unchanged for the past two decades.

McConnell Dowell, an Australia-based company, wanted to change its statistics by creating an innovative training program using Cat® Simulators SimLite Systems with VR with the goal of helping prevent incidents and fatalities among its more than 3,000 employees and 15,000 subcontractors.

“What we found on our projects is that some employees and contractors lacked the understanding of plant (heavy equipment) and their blind spots,” said Greg Evangelakos, McConnell Dowell’s Australian Health and Safety Manager.

The program is working according to Evangelakos who concluded, “We are seeing a positive change using the simulator to change behaviors. That’s really evident. We’ve put close to 500 participants through the program, which lasts for 10 to 15 minutes but has a long-lasting impact on their respect for the plant and the operator. It does work.” Read the full article here.

Contact us to find out how you can add Cat Simulators systems to your training program.

New SimU Campus™ Contains More Features & Benefits!

SimU Campus™, the built-in reporting software found in each Cat® Simulator is now more powerful than ever. The system contains the same important metrics/benchmarks but categorizes them by Safety, Production and Maintenance. Instructors can easily track learner progress with a customizable dashboard.

Reports show safety, maintenance and production scores as well as calling out important metrics that the learner passed or failed. Record and report the results of simulation sessions and track learner progress throughout the training program.

Add Users
Import Data
Manage Classes via a Set-up Wizard
See Class Detail
Save Practice & Exam Reports to a Database
Drag & Drop Set-up Options
Coming Soon: Beginner Metrics

The new version offers much more functionality and an easy-to-use format. Download the new version at https://support.catsimulators.com/.

Coming Soon!

The SimScholars™ curriculum team has been working hard to create an even better experience for instructors and learners! The new Learning Management System (LMS) format includes more interactivity, simple functionality and user-friendly features. In addition, it now includes more videos, graphics and tools for instructors to track learner progress, all in an easy-to-follow format. It still can be accessed online anytime and allows instructors to track learner progress.

The curriculum still features simulator exercise videos, lessons, and quizzes to help learners understand more about the machines, operations and job sites they will be working on in the future. You’ll find some reformatting on the Learner Sim Guides, which will now focus on video, offer operator tips and some other helpful changes. Instructors will still have direct access to a licensed teacher on staff to answer questions and help with integrating curriculum and simulators into your heavy equipment operator programs.

Stay tuned for more detail in the coming weeks when we make the switch to the new format! If you haven’t integrated SimScholars companion curriculum into your heavy equipment program, contact us today to get started using this turnkey solution along with hands-on simulator training.

Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!

Want a free gift from Cat Simulators? Just send us a 15 to 30-second video of a student or operator using a Cat Simulators system. Choose from a coffee mug, hat, shirt, or mouse pad. Include a brief description and we’ll send you a bonus thank you gift!

30 11, 2023

Simformed November/December 2023

In This Issue

Simulation Training to Enhance Sustainability. 2024 Construction Forecast Infographic. New Cat Simulators Support Site is Now Live! Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat® Simulators Gift!

Simulation Training to Enhance Sustainability

In today’s world, where environmental awareness is at an all-time high, organizations are seeking innovative ways to reduce their ecological footprint. By integrating simulator systems like Cat® Simulators, organizations can improve operator skills, while contributing to sustainability efforts.

Heavy equipment operators play an essential role in various industries such as construction, mining, forestry, transportation and agriculture. Proper training is vital for responsible operation of heavy equipment, which can minimize negative environmental impacts. Poor operation can lead to excessive fuel consumption, increased emissions and excessive wear and tear on equipment. This increases operational costs as well as the organization’s ecological impact. Learn more about the sustainability benefits of simulator training.

Contact us to find out how you can add Cat Simulators systems to your training program and help reduce your ecological footprint.

2024 Construction Forecast Infographic

The new year is almost upon us! The U.S. construction industry is expected to experience significant growth by 2024, which will create more job opportunities for individuals wanting to become heavy equipment operators. To ensure that the industry has a steady supply of skilled, safe, efficient and productive operators to meet this growth, it is important to train them properly. Download our free infographic to learn more about the 2024 projected spending.

NEW Cat® Simulators Support Website is Live!

The new Cat Simulators Support website is now live! You will see the new version of the website at the same URL: https://support.catsimulators.com/. The upgrade has many new features including:

Dashboard
Company Account Summary
Multiple Users
How-to Steps (i.e., Simulator Assembly and VR Use)
Active Support Subscriptions
Training Exercise Videos
Simulator Information (including Simulator Serial Numbers)
Troubleshooting Topics

You will find instructional videos on the site to help you easily transition to the new format. If you don’t have an active support subscription, contact us at 1.309.266.2640 or send us a message.

Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!

Would you like a Cat Simulators gift? Send us a 15 to 30-second video of a student or operator using a Cat Simulator, and we’ll send you a Cat Simulators gift. Would you like a coffee mug, mouse pad, hat or shirt? Just let us know. And if you include a brief description with it, we’ll send you a bonus thank you gift!

28 09, 2023

Simformed September/October 2023

In This Issue

Construction Angels – Continued Support When the Unthinkable Happens. Walkaround Infographic Series: Dozer. Heavy Equipment Operator Training & Retention with Cat® Simulators. Easier-to-use Cat Simulators Support Website Coming Soon! Want a Cat Hat? Send Us a Video!

Construction Angels – Continued Support When the Unthinkable Happens

In 2020, 4,764 construction workers lost their lives while on the job, as reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). When tragedies like these happen, Construction Angels, a non-profit corporation based in Florida, steps in to offer the affected families financial aid and grief counseling.

Construction Angels is dedicated to assisting families who have lost a loved one due to a work-related accident. Over the last 12 years, their efforts have had a profound impact, as they help one family at a time and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Learn more about Construction Angels and how you or your organization can support the organization: https://simformotion.com/construction-angels-continued-support-when-the-unthinkable-happens/.

Why Should Heavy Equipment Operators Conduct a Pre-operation Walkaround?

Performing walkaround inspections before operating heavy equipment can prevent accidents, save time and reduce costs. By conducting thorough inspections, operators can ensure that the machine is safe to use, avoid unnecessary repair and maintenance expenses and minimize downtime. Download our free infographic to learn more about the key dozer components operators should remember to inspect.

Contact us to find out how you can add Cat Simulators systems to your training program.

Heavy Equipment Operator Training & Retention with Cat® Simulators

Industries like construction, mining, and agriculture have seen a rise in demand for heavy equipment operators over the years. However, many companies are struggling to train and retain skilled operators. Traditional training methods are costly and risky, leading to the development of new solutions like simulation training. Cat Simulators systems offer realistic, engaging, cost-effective virtual training and more. Learn how simulator training can benefit your training program: https://catsimulators.com/heavy-equipment-operator-training-retention-with-cat-simulators/

To find out how you can integrate Cat Simulators systems into your training program, contact us.

Easier-to-use Cat Simulators Support Website Coming Soon!

We have some exciting news to share about the Cat Simulators Support website. You will see a new version of the website coming soon! Beyond the new look, the upgrade features an easier-to-use format and more!

Dashboard
Company Account Summary
Multiple Users
How-to Steps (i.e., Simulator Assembly and VR Use)
Active Support Subscriptions
Training Exercise Videos
Simulator Information (including Simulator Serial Numbers)
Troubleshooting Topics

The URL will be the same (https://support.catsimulators.com/), however, the site will look different. We will share instructional videos on the updated site to help you easily transition to the new format. You will always be able to contact us with questions or help at 1.309.266.2640 or support@catsimulators.com.

Want a Cat Hat? Send Us a Video!

Would you like a Cat hat? Just send us a 15 to 30-second video of a student or operator using a Cat Simulators system, and we’ll send you a Cat hat. It’s that simple! Include a brief description with it, and we’ll send you a bonus thank you gift. 😊

1 08, 2023

Simformed July/August 2023

In This Issue

Introducing Simformotion’s Digital Digest – The Spotlight. Heat-related Hazards Infographic. Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Dozer. Need Help Setting up SimScholars™ Curriculum? Our Curriculum Expert Can Help!

Introducing Our Semi-annual Digital and Print Digest Featuring Customer Success Stories – The Spotlight

We are proud to introduce our newest publication, The Spotlight, a semi-annual digital and print digest featuring customer success stories, useful infographics, and informative machine and industry articles. In this issue, we feature three successful heavy equipment operator programs: Carmeuse, a family-owned materials and services company; the state of Georgia’s high school pathways program and Catholic Charities Community Services adult learning program.

You’ll also discover how learners can train on Cat Simulators Backhoe Loader system, key maintenance tips to remember to get maximum uptime from your Excavator and more. Check out Issue I:

Heat-related Hazards Infographic

Construction workers globally can find themselves working in extremely hot temperatures which can result in illnesses or possibly even fatalities. To help remind workers about heat-related hazards, we created this infographic that provides safety tips and practices to help workers stay safe and protect themselves. Download this free infographic to remind employees how to stay safe in extreme heat.

Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Dozer

Maintaining your fleet’s productivity can mean the difference between completing a job successfully on time or experiencing delays that could hurt your bottom line. By training your operators how to conduct a pre-inspection walkaround, regularly scheduling maintenance checks and operating your Dozer properly, you can keep it in production longer and avoid unexpected repairs. Share these tips with your operators to get maximum uptime from your tracked Dozer.

Need Help Setting up SimScholars™ Curriculum? Our Curriculum Expert Can Help!

If you have a SimScholars™ curriculum subscription but haven’t started using it yet, we’re here to help. Maybe you need guidance on how to set it up and integrate it into your heavy equipment operator program or your organization’s instructors require additional training to use it effectively?

Our curriculum specialist can guide you and your instructors through the curriculum, show you how to set up class rosters, evaluate students’ progress, administer quizzes, prepare students for tests and much more. Our specialist is ready to assist you!

Contact us to schedule a SimScholars help session virtually or in person.

1 06, 2023

Simformed May/June 2023

In This Issue

Simformotion™ Operator Skills Training Program. Free Backhoe Loader Operator Safety Infographic. Toombs County High School Pathways Program. What People Are Saying About SimScholars™ Curriculum.

Simformotion™ Operator Skills Training Program

Would you like your new hires or seasoned operators to receive specialized heavy equipment operator training? Then schedule training sessions with our Simformotion™ Operator Skills (SOS) Training specialists who can teach your operators all the techniques they need to operate machinery efficiently and safely.

Our training specialists can travel to your location or to a third-party location in your area or your team can come to our Peoria, Ill., location. Training sessions can be one day, three days, an entire week or longer, the schedule is up to you. You can also request that our specialists train specific skills and techniques. Simulators make it easy to be flexible.

Before your operators need to send an SOS, schedule in-person sessions with our Cat Simulators training specialists. Watch the video below and read more.

Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader Safety Tips Infographic

Safety is crucial on all construction sites, farms, and jobsites across the globe. To prevent heavy equipment accidents, operators should be aware of the safety measures they can take with each piece of equipment they operate. To help Backhoe Loader operators keep themselves, other jobsite personnel and their machines safe, download and post our free Backhoe Loader Operator Safety infographic to remind operators to always keep safety in mind.

Toombs County High School Students on Course for Heavy Equipment Operations

Toombs County High School students in the state of Georgia who are interested in entering the construction industry are learning to operate Hydraulic Excavators and Dozers safely and efficiently in the school’s three-course Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Pathway program. The high school is one of 12 schools that currently comprise Georgia’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program. Students receive hands-on training on the school’s two state-of-the-art Cat® Simulators systems and gain detailed worksite, safety and machine knowledge with the simulators’ companion curriculum – SimScholars™. Learn more about the program.

Contact us to learn how your school can set up your own HEO training program.

What People Are Saying About SimScholars™ Curriculum

Clients are discovering how SimScholars™ curriculum can extend the training experience in the classroom and the field. The online curriculum is a one-to-one match to each Cat Simulators system and includes instructor and learner guides, lessons, videos and more. Watch the video:

30 03, 2023

Simformed March/April 2023

In This Issue

Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader. Pre-operation Walkaround Inspection Infographic. Finning Canada’s Steve Kean Shares How Cat Simulators Benefit Customers. Free Training Sessions: SimScholars™ Curriculum and Cat® Simulators SimU™ Campus.

Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader

Set in a busy construction environment, the new Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader teaches learners how to operate a Compact Track Loader using authentic Cat controls. The portable station allows instructors and learners to utilize operator training inside the classroom or off-site locations and includes exercises that teach learners how to conduct a walkaround inspection, maneuver the machine, use the jackhammer and blade box attachments and more.

“Companies are struggling to hire skilled workers. Training makes a difference. The Compact Track Loader is a versatile machine, so we created a versatile simulator that trains learners using authentic Cat® controls and teaches applications found on real-world jobsites. Training programs can integrate the system into their formal classroom programs or take it to worksites for application training,” says Simformotion CEO, Lara Aaron. Read more.

Contact an Account Manager for a demo today!

Why Should Heavy Equipment Operators Conduct a Pre-operation Walkaround?

Pre-operation walkaround inspections can prevent accidents, reduce costs and save time. Heavy equipment operators who take the time to conduct walkaround inspections can help ensure the machine is safe to operate, prevent repair and maintenance costs, and reduce downtime. Download our free infographic to learn more about the key excavator components operators should remember to inspect.

Contact us to find out how you can integrate Cat Simulators systems into your training program.

Finning Canada’s Steve Kean Shares How Cat Simulators Benefit Customers

Finning Canada’s Steve Kean shares how customers benefit from using Cat Simulators systems in their heavy equipment operator training programs – from evaluating potential new hires to training new employees to re-evaluating seasoned operators. “People look at simulators and say they’re just for new hires. They’re not. They are for new hires. They’re for
re-evaluations,” says Kean.

Learn more about the many benefits Kean believes Cat Simulators offer including the value of authentic Cat controls,
pre-operation walkaround training, cost savings customers realize and much more!

Contact us to learn how you can set up your own HEO training program.

Free Training Sessions: SimScholars™ Curriculum and Cat® Simulators SimU™ Campus

Want to learn more about how to train your operators even more effectively with Cat Simulators systems or how to implement SimScholars curriculum into your training program? If so, mark your calendars for our free 1-hour livestream training classes.

Join SimScholars™ curriculum writer Nick Utech for April’s session, where he will cover how to use SimU Campus™ metrics and benchmarks, when and why to use the safety curriculum and more. Attend this month’s virtual Cat Simulators training session, where Simformotion trainer Tyler Kuehn will discuss Large Wheel Loader training with a focus on loading/dumping the bucket and truck loading.

See more information and detail on each class at https://catsimulators.com/eventscalendar/. RSVP to join any session. Note: We offer the same session at two different times during the day so you can choose the one that best fits your schedule.

April 18th
Cat® Simulators Large Wheel Loader: Load and Dump Bucket & Truck Loading
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CDT or 2:00-3:00pm CDT. Sign up today!

April 19th
SimScholars™ Curriculum Training: Safety Curriculum and Benchmarks
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CDT or 2:00-3:00pm CDT. Sign up today!

May 16th
Cat® Simulators SimLite Excavator
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CDT or 2:00-3:00pm CDT. Sign up today!

May 17th
SimScholars™ Curriculum Training: Hydraulic Excavator Curriculum
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CDT or 2:00-3:00pm CDT. Sign up today!

30 01, 2023

Simformed January/February 2023

In This Issue

2022 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Winners | Cat Simulators Dozer Operator Safety Tips Infographic | Catholic Charities Community Services Provides Career Pathways | February and March Training Sessions

First-Ever Cat® Simulators Student Showdown

Recently schools and colleges whose heavy equipment operator (HEO) programs include Cat® Simulators Advanced Construction Excavator or Advanced Dozer systems received invitations for their students to compete in the first-ever Cat Simulators Student Showdown. In December, students across the country stepped up to the challenge of completing tasks, including scooping up balls, taking down trees, dozing a smiley face, writing “CAT” and more. Learn more about the Cat Simulators Student Showdown and the 2022 champions and winners.

2022 Student Showdown Advanced Dozer Champion

2022 Student Showdown Advanced Construction Excavator Champion

Dozer Operator Safety Free infographic

Safety is a must on both construction and mining sites which is why heavy equipment operators should be aware of safety measures they should take to prevent accidents. And each piece of equipment comes with its own potential risks. Download this free Dozer Operator Safety infographic to help remind Dozer operators how to keep themselves, other jobsite personnel and their machines safe.

Contact us to find out how you can integrate Cat Simulators systems into your training program.

Catholic Charities Community Services Provides Career Pathways

In response to New Mexico’s initiative to develop integrated education and training programs and the need for skilled labor locally, Catholic Charities Center for Educational Opportunity and Career Pathways purchased a Cat® Simulators system for the future heavy equipment operator (HEO) program they are developing. Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a heavy equipment operator can now enroll in a 16-week HEO program. Learn more about the Center’s HEO program.

Free Training Sessions: Cat® Simulators and SimScholars™ Curriculum

Mark your calendars for our free 1-hour livestream training classes where you can learn about the different aspects of SimScholars™ curriculum and Cat® Simulators systems. Virtual training sessions can include topics from integrating the curriculum into your training program to operator techniques to understanding the records management software in the simulators and more.

Join SimScholars™ curriculum writer, Nick Utech, for this month’s session where he will cover hands-on teaching and hands-on learning, personalizing the experience, ways to extend the learning experience, the safety curriculum, writing tests and more. Attend this month’s virtual Cat Simulators training session, where Simformotion trainer, Tyler Kuehn, will discuss Dozer training with a focus on slot dozing and blade steering.

See more information and detail on each class. RSVP to join any session. Note: We are offering the same session at two different times during the day so you can choose the one that best fits your schedule.

February 21st
Cat® Simulators Dozer Training: Slot Dozing & Blade Steering
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CST or 2:00-3:00pm CST. Sign up today!

February 22nd
SimScholars™ Curriculum Training: Hands-on Teaching & Learning, Personalize the Experience, Safety Curriculum & More
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CST or 2:00-3:00pm CST. Sign up today!

March 21st
Cat® Simulators Training: Simulator Hardware Troubleshooting
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CST or 2:00-3:00pm CST. Sign up today!

March 22nd
SimScholars™ Training: Prepare for the Rigor
Choose either 9:00-10:00am CST or 2:00-3:00pm CST. Sign up today!

1 12, 2022

Simformed November/December 2022

In This Issue

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Helps Meet Industry Needs With Heavy Equipment Operator Training, Cat® Simulators Demand for Heavy Equipment Operator Infographic, Cat Simulators Systems and SimScholars™ Curriculum Play Key Roles in Georgia’s New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program’s Success, Introducing SimScholars New Team Member – Nick Utech, Curriculum Writer

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Helps Meet Industry Needs With Heavy Equipment Operator Program

When local construction industry leaders reached out for help in developing a heavy equipment operator (HEO) training program, Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Knoxville (TCAT) launched its HEO program. Students can now learn how to operate the Articulated Truck, Hydraulic Excavator and Dozer on the college’s three Cat® Simulators systems. Read more about TCAT Knoxville’s HEO program.

Cat® Simulators Demand for Heavy Equipment Operators Free Infographic

More than 457,000 heavy equipment operator positions will be added in the U.S. between now and 2031 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Proper training on Cat® Simulators systems can help keep up with this increased demand. Download our free infographic to find out which regions and states have the most demand.

Contact us to find out how you can integrate Cat Simulators systems into your training program.

Cat® Simulators Systems and SimScholars™ Curriculum Play Key Roles in Georgia’s New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program’s Success

Cat^® Simulators systems along with SimScholars™ heavy equipment operator (HEO) curriculum are playing key roles in the state of Georgia’s newly launched HEO simulator training program. Read more.

Contact us to learn how you can set up your own state construction pathway program.

Introducing SimScholars™ New Team Member - Nick Utech, Curriculum Writer

The SimScholars team has a new team member, Nick Utech. Nick’s passion for technology along with his love of teaching make him a perfect fit as a SimScholars curriculum writer. Nick joins the team in continuing to develop our turnkey, customizable curriculums, SimScholars™, which are now available for all of our construction, mining and forestry models!

From beginning to end, the curriculums provide instructors with a course overview, exercise objectives, learning outcomes, lesson plans, step-by-step procedures, checklists/schedules, maps, student management tools, quizzes and pre-tests for as many students enrolled in your program. Read more in this month’s Simformotion Spotlight!

Contact an Account Manager for a demo.

In This Issue

The New and Improved SimScholars™ Curriculum has Launched!

Incarcerated Women at Lowell Correctional Institution Gain Hope Through Heavy Equipment Operator Program

Compact Track Loader Infographic

Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Compact Track Loader

Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!

In This Issue

SimScholars™ Curriculum Moving to a Learning Management System

Large Wheel Loader Walkaround Infographic

Collins Career Technical Center’s Successful Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program Continues to Grow

Coming Soon! Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package

In This Issue

And the Winners of the 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown are…!!!

McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program

New SimU Campus™ Contains More Features & Benefits!

Coming Soon!

Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!

In This Issue

Simulation Training to Enhance Sustainability

2024 Construction Forecast Infographic

NEW Cat® Simulators Support Website is Live!

Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!

In This Issue

Construction Angels – Continued Support When the Unthinkable Happens

Why Should Heavy Equipment Operators Conduct a Pre-operation Walkaround?

Heavy Equipment Operator Training & Retention with Cat® Simulators

Easier-to-use Cat Simulators Support Website Coming Soon!

Want a Cat Hat? Send Us a Video!

In This Issue

Introducing Our Semi-annual Digital and Print Digest Featuring Customer Success Stories – The Spotlight

Heat-related Hazards Infographic

Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Dozer

Need Help Setting up SimScholars™ Curriculum? Our Curriculum Expert Can Help!

In This Issue

Simformotion™ Operator Skills Training Program

Cat® Simulators Backhoe Loader Safety Tips Infographic

Toombs County High School Students on Course for Heavy Equipment Operations

What People Are Saying About SimScholars™ Curriculum

In This Issue

Cat® Simulators SimLite Compact Track Loader

Why Should Heavy Equipment Operators Conduct a Pre-operation Walkaround?

Finning Canada’s Steve Kean Shares How Cat Simulators Benefit Customers

Free Training Sessions: SimScholars™ Curriculum and Cat® Simulators SimU™ Campus

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First-Ever Cat® Simulators Student Showdown

Dozer Operator Safety Free infographic

Catholic Charities Community Services Provides Career Pathways

Free Training Sessions: Cat® Simulators and SimScholars™ Curriculum

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Helps Meet Industry Needs With Heavy Equipment Operator Program

Cat® Simulators Demand for Heavy Equipment Operators Free Infographic

Cat® Simulators Systems and SimScholars™ Curriculum Play Key Roles in Georgia’s New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program’s Success

Introducing SimScholars™ New Team Member - Nick Utech, Curriculum Writer

Coming Soon! Cat^® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package