In This Issue
- New and Improved SimScholars™ Curriculum Launched!
- Lowell Correctional Institution Women’s Heavy Equipment Operator Program
- Compact Track Loader Safety Tips Infographic
- Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Compact Track Loader
- Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat® Simulators Gift!
The New and Improved SimScholars™ Curriculum has Launched!
We are excited to announce the launch of the new SimScholars™ curriculum Learning Management System (LMS)! The curriculum is still a one-to-one match to the Cat Simulators systems’ hands-on training exercises; however, the new SimScholars LMS focuses on user-friendly improvements to increase learners’ engagement, leading to faster comprehension and heightened information retention.
Learners have an even more engaging experience with clickable interactions, animated graphics, quiz retakes, and reformatted Learner Sim Guides, which now feature videos and helpful operator tips. Instructors benefit from its time-saving functionality and ease of use, along with an updated Instructor Training Course, user-friendly learner progress tracking, data presentation and more!
If you are using the previous version of SimScholars, we encourage you to transition to the new version. The previous website will remain functional until August 1st, 2024.
Contact us to learn more about how you can integrate SimScholars curriculum into your heavy equipment program.
Incarcerated Women at Lowell Correctional Institution Gain Hope Through Heavy Equipment Operator Program
Since July 2023, incarcerated women at the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, Fla., have had the opportunity to learn how to operate Excavators, Dozers and Compact Track Loaders in the institution’s Heavy Equipment Operator program, which features Cat® Simulators systems.
The women participating in the program are not just acquiring new skills. They are gaining a renewed sense of hope and a potential pathway to a brighter future beyond the prison walls.
“We’re trying to create a pipeline for this industry through this program, from women currently incarcerated to women becoming employees when they’re released,” explained Adam Ryalls, Florida Department of Corrections, Education Technology Coordinator for Region Three. Read more…
Compact Track Loader Infographic
Due to their versatility, Compact Track Loaders are widely used on worksites, from farming operations to construction jobsites and landscaping businesses. To ensure their safe operation, we created this free Cat Simulators infographic which includes valuable safety tips for operators. Download and share this infographic in your shop, breakroom, or office to promote safe operating practices.
Contact us to learn how to add Cat Simulators systems to your training program.
Maintenance Tips for Maximum Uptime Series: Compact Track Loader
It’s crucial to maintain your fleet’s productivity to minimize delays and downtime that can impact your bottom line. To maximize your Compact Track Loader’s uptime, schedule regular maintenance checks and train your operators on how to operate the machine correctly. Also, ensure they perform thorough pre-inspection walkarounds before every shift. By sharing these tips with your operators, you can reduce the likelihood of unexpected repairs to your Compact Track Loader. Read more…
Send Us a Video! And We’ll Send You a Cat Simulators Gift!
Would you like a Cat Simulators gift? Send us a 15 to 30-second video of a student or operator using a Cat Simulator, and we’ll send you a Cat Simulators gift. Would you like a coffee mug, mouse pad, hat or shirt? Just let us know. And if you include a brief description with it, we’ll send you a bonus thank you gift!
