Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Gregory Poole Equipment Company brings state-of-the-art simulation trailer to SCC’s 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 Community College’s Heavy Equipment Operator program experienced a high-tech training opportunity as Gregory Poole Equipment Company rolled onto campus with its state-of-the-art simulator trailer. The
Georgia Heavy Equipment Operator Programs Infographic
Students in 21 Georgia high schools and career technical centers can find a pathway into the construction industry through the state of Georgia’s Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program. The combination of Cat® Simulators systems, SimScholars™ companion curriculum, and NCCER fundamentals, is at the core of the program developed to
Which is More Dangerous, Underground or Surface Mining? Infographic
Ensuring safety is critical in surface and underground mining operations. Both mining methods come with their risks. However, properly training heavy equipment operators can minimize these risks, ensuring the safety of the operators and other mine site personnel. Download this free Cat Simulators infographic to learn more about the risks associated with
Chile: World’s Top Copper Producer Infographic
Chile is the leading copper producer globally, with copper making up 90 percent of its mining exports. To ensure efficient extraction of copper and other minerals, it’s essential to train mining workers properly. Cat® Simulators systems can provide safe, hands-on training on authentic Cat® controls for both current and future
2024 Construction Forecast Infographic
The projected outlook is bright for the U.S. construction industry in 2024. As a result, opportunities for those interested in becoming heavy equipment operators in the industry will also increase. By training future operators on Cat® Simulators systems, the pipeline can be filled with efficient, productive and safe operators.
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
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Compact Track Loader
Compact Track Loaders will stay in production longer with preventative maintenance and proper use. Include a pre-operation machine inspection before every shift. Regularly scheduled maintenance checks, along with these tips, will achieve maximum uptime from Compact Track Loaders. Know the bucket’s load capacity and never exceed the limits. Overloading the
Articulated Truck Machine Safety Tips: Infographic
Every movement counts when operators are behind the wheel of an Articulated Truck. Though moving materials from one place to another may appear straightforward, the articulating hitch can make the process extremely dangerous. To remind operators how to stay safe when driving an articulated truck, download and post the free Cat Simulators
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Dozer
Extra machine maintenance can be avoided with good operating procedures. Keep tracked Dozers in production longer by training operators on proper use, including conducting a pre-operation machine inspection before every shift. Regularly scheduled maintenance checks, along with these tips will achieve maximum uptime from your tracked Dozer. Load the blade
Compact Track Loader Operator Safety: Infographic
Because of their versatility, Compact Track Loaders have become common on worksites, from farming operations to construction job sites and landscaping businesses. To help remind operators how to operate Compact Track Loaders safely, we created this free Cat Simulators infographic which provides valuable safety tips that you can share with your operators
The Spotlight – Issue 1
Introducing The Spotlight – our new semi-annual digest! We’re excited to showcase our clients’ success stories, provide invaluable pre-operation walkaround inspection information, offer machine maintenance tips for heavy equipment operators and more. We hope you enjoy discovering how high schools, technical schools and businesses have integrated Cat Simulators systems into
Trench Safety Infographic
Safety should always be a top priority, especially when it comes to working in trenches. A cave-in can occur suddenly, making it crucial to stay vigilant at all times. Download our free Cat® Simulators infographic on trench safety and display it in your shop, breakroom, or classroom to remind everyone of the
Backhoe Loader Safety Tips Infographic
Being safe on construction sites, farms, and jobsites is important across the globe. By being aware of potential safety hazards and how to prevent them while operating a backhoe loader, operators can keep themselves, other jobsite personnel and their machines safe. Download and post our free Backhoe Loader Operator Safety
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
Toombs County High School Students on Course for Heavy Equipment Operations
The future looks bright for Toombs County High School students enrolled in the school’s three-course Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) Pathway program. The high school is one of 12 high schools currently comprising the state of Georgia’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, which offers a pathway for students to
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Motor Grader
To avoid unplanned maintenance and keep your Motor Grader in production longer, operators must be properly trained. Operators should complete a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift. Beyond the walkaround inspection and regularly scheduling maintenance checks, follow these operation tips to help maintain your Motor Grader for maximum uptime. Make