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This Las Vegas “Equipment Playground” is Also an Operator Academy
The Dig This Academy is an entry-level training program, where even people with zero experience can learn the basics of being an operator.
March 4, 2025
Driver/operator coaching/training
John Deere Offers Entry-Level Equipment Operator Training
The new in-person courses teach how to conduct machine walkarounds, perform basic operations and operate all key equipment features.
November 21, 2024
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Driver/operator coaching/training
CM Labs to Introduce 4 New Simulator Training Packs at ConExpo 2023
Four new CM Labs' virtual-reality trainers at ConExpo will focus on excavator grapples and tiltrotators, telehandlers and digger derricks.
January 13, 2023
Driver/operator coaching/training
Georgia Approves Heavy Equipment Operator Coursework for High School Students
The program is intended to act as a springboard for students to find jobs or pursue training in heavy equipment operation.
July 11, 2022
Driver/operator coaching/training
Safely Train Entry-Level Operators with CM Labs' Compact Track Loader Simulator
It's the only simulation product that accurately replicates machine instability and lift clearance, the developer says.
June 21, 2022
Driver/operator coaching/training
CM Labs updates virtual-reality training packs for dozers, motor graders
CM Labs has updated its Vortex virtual-reality simulator training packs for dozers and motor graders. The training packs are used with the company’s Vortex Simulators and are designed to give trainees the feel of operating a real dozer or motor grader. The training packs are compatible with any of the company’s simulators.  Dozer Training […]
August 28, 2019
Driver/operator coaching/training
John Deere intros new construction equipment simulators
The simulator software creates "highly-detailed" environments with advanced operator duties and tasks and will offer interchangeable joysticks and foot pedals.
April 4, 2019
Roadbuilding
Volvo opens spring registration for Road Institute courses
Volvo Construction Equipment Road Institute has openings for courses on paver and compactor operation and maintenance. Get more information on Equipment World.
March 5, 2019
Roadbuilding
From bonding to bidding, free Ill. workshop aims to help contractors
The workshop will help emerging and established construction firms learn how to participate on highway and vertical construction contracts. Details here.
February 21, 2019
Driver/operator coaching/training
Get trained in underground utility mapping skills at the at the Utility Investigation School
Improve underground utility locating and mapping skills at Utility Investigation School hosted by the Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech.
January 10, 2019
Driver/operator coaching/training
Volvo CE, “Gold Rush” stars donate A35D hauler to Penn. high school
Volvo CE and “Gold Rush” star Tony Beets donate Volvo articulated haul truck to Lehigh Career & Technical Institute in Pennsylvania. Details on Equipment World.
January 3, 2019
Roadbuilding
For roadbuilders, BOMAG offers two new courses for equipment operator training
BOMAG announces that it is officially offering two brand new courses specifically for roadbuilders on equipment operator training. Get more details here.
January 1, 2019
Roadbuilding
ConstructionWorks to provide training, support and placement for road and construction workers in 6 Illinois counties
The new ConstructionWorks workforce training and careers program is ready to begin serving job seekers at 18 sites in the state of Illinois. Learn more here.
December 28, 2018
Dealers
United Rentals to offer virtual-reality training for aerial lifts
United Rentals training centers will offer Serious Labs' VR simulation for training operators of mobile elevating work platforms. Get more details here.
December 6, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
New center trains contractors on HammerHead Trenchless products
Hammerhead University teaches advanced trenchless methods and technology, recently provided three days of hands-on, guided instruction. More information here.
November 28, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
Wacker Neuson develops apprentice program to combat technician shortage
Wacker Neuson is taking the technician shortage head on as it announces that it is introducing a Construction Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Program.
November 22, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
OSHA: Crane operators must be certified by crane type by Nov. 10
OSHA will accept operator certifications based on the type of crane and certification based on type and capacity, but only crane-type certification is required.
November 6, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
Ditch Witch claims first virtual-reality training kit for HDD operators
Ditch Witch officially introduces the first virtual-reality simulator for training operators. Learn more about the virtual reality training simulator here.
October 30, 2018
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