Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Women’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Protective or Dangerous?
Ill-fitting women’s personal protective equipment (PPE) can pose significant safety risks. The issue can be more than just safety, as poorly fitting PPE can also
Washington County High students test heavy equipment skills
TENNILLE, Ga. (WGXA) — Washington County High School students showed off their bulldozing and excavation skills with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) on Tuesday. Students
Congratulations to the 2025 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions
In January, Cat® Simulators invited students across North America to compete in the 2025 Cat Simulators Student Showdown. From March 3 to 28, students enrolled in
Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors participate in Workforce training
Last year, Blue Ridge Community College began offering a Summer Workforce program for Waynesboro High School graduates. For summer 2025, Staunton High School graduates have also been invited to participate in grant-funded workforce training,
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
Gregory Poole Equipment Company brings simulation trailer to HEO class
SCC students join the Gregory Poole team in front of the cutting-edge simulation trailer. Photo provided by SCC. On Monday, March 17, students in Sampson
Cat® Simulators VR Paving System Teaches Operators Foundational Skills
Heavy equipment operators learn how to operate the Paver and Roller with VR-based training system Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in heavy equipment
Be Pro Be Proud workshop held at Gentry High School
GENTRY — High school students in Gentry visited the Be Pro Be Proud portable simulator trailer on the high school campus Friday to explore their
McConnell Dowell’s Heavy Equipment Safety Program Features Cat Simulators
Employee safety is a top priority at McConnell Dowell, a company that offers innovative solutions for complex projects across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. For
Extending Tire Life
With 80 percent of all off-highway and mining truck tires failing before they wear out, it’s important for operators to know how to extend tire
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
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
TCAT Knoxville Includes HEO 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
Caterpillar’s 2025 Global Operator Challenge Features Cat® Simulators
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
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
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
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