Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
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.
TCAT students get equipment operator experience by using VR
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is answering a call directly from the local construction industry. The college’s heavy equipment operator training program gives students hands-on training and practical field experience. “Right away they are aware, they are safe, they are not hitting equipment, they
Georgia’s New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program’s Success
Cat® Simulators Systems and SimScholars™ Curriculum Play Key Roles in Georgia’s New Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program’s Success Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC’s Cat® Simulators systems and SimScholars™ heavy equipment operator (HEO) curriculum are playing key roles in the state of Georgia’s newly launched HEO simulator training program. The new HEO
Finning Canada Trains with Cat Simulators Video Testimonial
“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 Steve Kean, Finning Canada. Kean shares how customers benefit from using Cat® Simulators systems – from training future heavy equipment operators to sharpening seasoned operators’ skills to evaluating
Extending Tire Life Infographic
Off-highway and mining truck operators can help extend a truck’s tire life and prevent tires from failing prematurely. Download this free infographic to provide operators with some tips and best practices they should remember when operating a truck on the road, job site or mining operation.
Cat Simulators Off-Highway Truck
Set in a mining environment, the Cat® Simulators Off-Highway Truck system provides hands-on training for learners on authentic Cat controls. In addition to learning how to conduct a walkaround inspection, training exercises include driving, braking, loading, unloading and much more in numerous real-life mining scenarios. https://vimeo.com/794282824
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
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Excavator
Avoid extra maintenance and keep Excavators in production longer by training operators on proper use, including conducting a pre-operation walkaround inspection before every shift. Beyond the walkaround inspection and regularly scheduled maintenance checks, follow these tips to get maximum uptime from your Excavator. Properly use the travel function to prevent
Catholic Charities Community Services Provides Career Pathways to Improve Lives and Communities
“Helping our community’s most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives” is Catholic Charities Community Services’ mission statement. And that’s precisely what Catholic Charities does and more. Through its Center for Educational Opportunity and Career Pathways, the organization provides adult education courses for those individuals wishing to pursue education and
Dozer Operator Safety Tips Infographic
Dozers come in multiple sizes and can be found moving materials efficiently and effectively on both construction and mining sites. Like all heavy equipment operators, Dozer operators must always have an eye on safety. Download our free Dozer Operator Safety Tips infographic to remind operators how to keep themselves, others and the Dozer
Innovation Drives Sustainability Infographic
When companies replace traditional on-the-iron heavy equipment training with Cat Simulators systems, they can help meet corporate sustainability initiatives while saving fuel, oil and other maintenance costs. Download our free infographic to learn more about how training with simulators can drive sustainability and save costs.
And the Winners of the First-Ever Cat® Simulators Student Showdown are…!!!
In September, Cat® Simulators invited students from across the U.S. who were enrolled in heavy equipment operator (HEO) programs to compete in the first-ever Cat Simulators Student Showdown. The students would compete virtually from November 28 to December 9 on either the school/college’s Advanced Construction Excavator or Advanced Dozer Cat
Mining Labour in Canada Infographic
With 80,000 new mining workers needed in Canada by 2030, how can mining companies fill the pipeline? By training future workers on authentic Cat® controls in Cat Simulators systems. Download this free Cat Simulators infographic to learn more about mining workers in Canada.
How Simulators Help Meet Demand for Heavy Equipment Operators
The U.S. Bureau of Labor projects more than 50,800 new heavy equipment operator positions will be added to the U.S. workforce every year until 2031. In response, high schools, technical schools, community colleges, and construction companies are creating heavy equipment operator (HEO) programs to fill the pipeline quickly and efficiently.
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 –
Heavy Equipment Operator Demand Infographic
With more than 50,800 new heavy equipment operator positions projected to be added to the U.S. workforce every year until 2031, proper training will be needed more than ever. By training future operators on Cat® Simulators systems, the pipeline can be filled with efficient, productive and safe operators.