Heavy Equipment Simulation News & Education
Heavy Equipment Operator Demand Infographic
Proper training can help keep the pipeline full of safe, efficient operators. With more than 45,700 new heavy equipment operator positions projected to be added to the U.S. workforce every year until 2033, proper training will be needed more than ever. By training future operators on Cat® Simulators systems, the
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
Hands-on Simulator Training Brings Hope
Women at Lowell Correctional Institution Build Heavy Equipment Skills Using Cat® Simulators Systems “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
Underground Load Haul Dump Safety Infographic
Underground mining operations require serious safety measures. Properly training heavy equipment operators can minimize risks and ensure the safety of the operators and other mine site personnel. Download this free Cat Simulators infographic for safety tips and best practices to remind operators of the necessary safety precautions when operating an
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Articulated Truck
Extend the life of Articulated Trucks with proper operation and maintenance. Include a pre-operation machine inspection before every shift. Schedule maintenance checks and follow these tips to achieve maximum uptime for Articulated Trucks. Do not load the body with oversized material that can become lodged in the body or is
Simformed March/April 2024
In This Issue SimScholars™ Curriculum Learning Management System Large Wheel Loader Walkaround Infographic Collins Career Technical Center’s Growing Training Program Collaborative Worksite Training™ Package SimScholars™ Curriculum Moving to a Learning Management System You asked. We listened! As a result, the curriculum team has been working diligently to move the SimScholars™
Students try their hand at trade jobs during APS career fair
In an effort to get more high school students interested in pursuing a trade career after graduation, such as plumbing, welding or construction, Albuquerque Public Schools’ Apprenticeship Council hosted a trade careers fair Monday at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex. Students had the opportunity to learn more about trade
10 Tips to Operate a Wheel Loader Safely
Safety is a top priority for heavy equipment operators. Conducting a pre-operation walkaround inspection can help identify mechanical problems or issues that need to be addressed. Download and post our free infographic outlining key components to inspect during a Wheel Loader walkaround.
Caterpillar and Simformotion™ LLC extend Global Licensing Agreement for Cat® Simulators
Peoria, Ill.— Simformotion™ LLC – a leader in simulation training solutions – is excited to announce the extension of its agreement with Caterpillar to deliver heavy equipment training simulators around the world. The agreement underscores their commitment to training the world’s heavy equipment operators with state-of-the-art Cat® Simulators and the
Collins Career Technical Center’s Successful Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program Continues to Grow
Since Collins Career Technical Center (CCTC) in Chesapeake, Ohio, launched its Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) training program for adult learners, it has not looked back. In fact, the program continues to look forward and grow as it has become an important asset and resource to the construction industry in the
Simformed January/February 2024
In This Issue 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown Champions. McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program. New SimU Campus™ Contains More Features & Benefits! Coming Soon – SimScholars™ Curriculum Updates. Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift! And the Winners of the 2023 Cat® Simulators
And the Winners of the 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown are…!!!
Congratulations to the 2023 Cat® Simulators Student Showdown champions – Advanced Dozer Champion Cooper Sunday and Advanced Construction Excavator Champion Landon Scott! In September, Cat Simulators invited students across the U.S. to compete in the 2023 Cat Simulators Student Showdown. From November 1 to December 8, students enrolled in heavy
McConnell Dowell Employees Experience New Safety Program
For more than 60 years, McConnell Dowell has delivered innovative solutions for complex projects, ranging from remote resources to city infrastructure. The projects encompass building, civil, electrical, fabrication, marine, mechanical, pipelines, rail, tunnel and underground construction on two continents – Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Employee safety is a priority,
The Spotlight: Issue 2
Welcome to the second issue of The Spotlight! This edition features two highly successful yet entirely different heavy equipment training programs that utilize Cat® Simulators systems. The issue also includes information on the 2024 construction forecast, a Compact Track Loader Safety Tips infographic and a video about the state of Georgia’s
Simformed November/December 2023
In This Issue Simulation Training to Enhance Sustainability. 2024 Construction Forecast Infographic. New Cat Simulators Support Site is Now Live! Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat® Simulators Gift! Simulation Training to Enhance Sustainability In today’s world, where environmental awareness is at an all-time high, organizations are
Backhoe Loader Walkaround Inspection Infographic
Ensuring safety on the jobsite is a top priority for heavy equipment operators. One way they can do this is by conducting pre-operation walkaround inspections to help them identify any mechanical problems or issues that need to be addressed. Download our free infographic that outlines the key components that every operator should
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