Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Simformed March/April 2025
In This Issue New Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills McConnell Dowell Offers Heavy Equipment Safety Program to Construction Industry Featuring Cat Simulators 5 Reasons to Upskill Heavy Equipment Operators Cat® Simulators Career Pathways Video VR Paving Launch Set in a highway construction site environment, the VR-based
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
Georgia’s Heavy Equipment Operating Training Program Continues to Grow
Recently, heavy equipment operator (HEO) teachers from 25 high schools across the state of Georgia returned home from a three-day training event in Marietta, Ga., excited about the upcoming school year and knowing that their HEO classes could possibly change the trajectory of not only their students’ lives but also
Waynesboro Public Schools certification program offers alternative path to college
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) – Waynesboro Public Schools is partnering with Blue Ridge Community College for the first time ever to allow recent graduate students from Waynesboro High School to receive various certifications, including heavy equipment operator, a sit-down and stand-up forklift certification and the OSHA 10 certification. Beth Burdick, program
Patrick & Henry Community College Receives Grant to Expand Heavy Equipment Operator Program
Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) has been awarded a $176,267 grant from the Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation to expand its Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program. The grant will enable P&HCC to offer HEO courses in Patrick County, broadening access to training and addressing regional workforce
Articulated Truck Walkaround Infographic
A thorough pre-operation Articulated Truck walkaround inspection before every shift can prove invaluable. When properly conducted, it can help identify safety issues or mechanical problems that must be addressed before they become major problems. Download and share our free infographic outlining the key components to inspect during an Articulated Truck walkaround.
Mining Truck Safety Tips Infographic
Every movement is crucial when operating a Mining Truck and can mean the difference between keeping the operator and others safe. While moving materials from one place to another may seem simple, operating a Mining Truck can be highly hazardous. To help operators stay safe when driving a Mining Truck,
Compact Track Loader Walkaround Inspection Infographic
Conducting a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift can mean the difference between having a safe, productive day or sitting idle while the machine is being repaired. A properly conducted walkaround inspection can help identify mechanical problems or issues that need to be addressed before they become a problem. Download
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
Mt. Pleasant High School Cat Simulators let students explore future job opportunities
New Cat Simulators at Mount Pleasant High School are revolutionizing how students prepare themselves for the construction jobsite. Students can learn how to use various CAT products that, after completing the training, will prepare them for a career. The class is taught by Scott Anders and will allow students to
Incarcerated Women at Lowell Correctional Institution Gain Hope Through Heavy Equipment Operator Program
“Can I do this? I’ve never even stood next to an Excavator or Dozer, let alone run one,” she thought. With a mix of nerves and determination, she walked through the classroom door and made her way to her seat. She couldn’t believe she had signed up for the Heavy