Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators
More businesses need heavy equipment operators as current operators continue to retire and new businesses are formed. Upskilling is a must to stay competitive and to keep employees engaged. Upskill your operators with technology that expedites the process and reap the benefits. Upskilling any employee leads to a significant ROI
Simformed – January/February 2025
In This Issue Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Includes Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Training Canada Heavy Equipment Operators in the Workforce Infographic Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Mining Truck Caterpillar’s 2025 Global Operator Challenge to Feature Cat® Simulators Systems Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Includes Heavy Equipment
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville Includes Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Training
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Knoxville began offering Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training in 2022 to address the workforce needs of construction businesses and industry and create a valuable new career-training option for the community. Working with area business and industry partners, the college has expanded its HEO training
Caterpillar’s 2025 Global Operator Challenge to Feature Cat® Simulators Systems
Caterpillar recently announced the 2025 Global Operator Challenge, where operators from around the world will compete against each other using construction equipment. This year, participating dealers will also feature Cat® Simulators systems, allowing operators to experience the true-to-life realism of the Backhoe Loader, Excavator and Dozer simulator systems firsthand. Competitors
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Mining Truck
Avoid unplanned maintenance on your Mining Truck by practicing correct operating procedures. Haul trucks will stay in production longer with proper use, including conducting a pre-operation machine walkaround inspection before every shift. Regularly scheduled maintenance checks, along with these tips, will achieve maximum uptime from your Mining Truck. Know the
Canada Heavy Equipment Operators in the Workforce Infographic
With more than 31,200 new heavy equipment operator positions expected to be added to the Canadian workforce between 2022 and 2031, proper training will be more important than ever. By utilizing Cat® Simulators systems for training, Canada’s construction pipeline can be filled with productive and safe operators.
Simformed November/December 2024
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators Small Dozer System Cat Simulators Motion System Provide Real-World Machine Behavior, Making Heavy Equipment Operating Learning More Effective and Realistic HMS Safety Tips Infographic Help Construction Angels Continue to Make a Difference in the Lives of Fallen Construction Workers Families New Cat® Simulators Small
Cat® Simulators Motion System Provides Real-World Machine Behavior, Making Heavy Equipment Operating Learning More Effective and Realistic
When Collins Career Technical Center (CCTC) in Chesapeake, Ohio, launched its adult Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program for adult learners in 2021, the directors wanted it to provide more than just textbooks and in-class instruction. They wanted learners to experience hands-on, in-cab simulator training. That’s when they looked at
Roanoke Rapids High School CTE Programs
This week, I want to spotlight Roanoke Rapids High School’s Career and Technical Education programs, which offer students hands-on experiences that lead to practical skills and career readiness. For the 2024-25 school year, students had the opportunity to sign up for 32 different courses from ten career clusters including architecture
Cat® Simulators New Small Dozer Simulator System
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Small Dozer system. Set in a construction environment, the hands-on training system teaches learners how to operate the Small Dozer, including inspecting the machine, maneuvering it off and
Simformed September/October 2024
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators Hydraulic Mining Shovel System Northwestern Alaska Career and Technical Center Provides High School Students with Vocational Exploration, Life and Work Readiness Skills New Apprenticeship Portal: Useful Information for Employers and Career Seekers Cat Simulators FM Log Loader Machine Safety Infographic New Cat® Simulators Hydraulic
Cat® Simulators New Hydraulic Mining Shovel System Builds Operator Skills for Mine Sites
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions – announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Hydraulic Mining Shovel System. Operator trainees can utilize the system inside a classroom or at satellite mine locations. The hands-on training system is set in a mining environment
Marietta Certifying Students to Operate Bulldozers, Excavators
MARIETTA — After completing a new course at Marietta High School that trains them to operate heavy equipment like bulldozers, students will be certified to operate such equipment. And that makes them employable, Marietta High School principal Marvin Crumbs said in a talk to the Marietta Rotary Club this week.
The Spotlight 2024 – Issue 1
It’s that time of year again when we share our clients’ success stories in The Spotlight, our semiannual digital digest. As you read their stories, we hope you will see the many benefits of training on Cat® Simulators systems and understand our unwavering commitment to our customers’ successes. In this
New Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package Teaches Operators How to Work Together as a Team
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ package. The new training package allows up to nine learners to operate dozers, excavators and articulated trucks simultaneously in the same virtual environment. Working as a team
Simformed July/August 2024
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite TrainingTM Package The Spotlight 2024, Issue 1 Georgia’s Heavy Equipment Operator Training Event Articulated Truck Walkaround Infographic We’re on Instagram Cat® Simulators Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package Teaches Operators How to Work Together Heavy equipment operator programs can take their training to the