Simulator Training for Heavy Equipment Operator Training

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SIMULATOR TRAINING WORKS

At Next Gen we have two simulators, fully equipped with hardware, software, and equipment attachments for training on a wide range of heavy equipment. We accomodate CAT® machine controls along with other manufacturers’ generic operational controls including: Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Case, Hitachi and more. Our instructors can customize our training specific to your company’s needs.

OUR EQUIPMENT

State of the Art CAT® & CM Labs Vortex Simulators

Replicates the same production applications as on actual job sites
Works for earthmoving, truck loading, underground utility plus other field applications
Simulation develops mental models of how to handle work situations maximizing the machines capabilities virtually and transfers that training to real time situations on the jobsite

Simulator Demo at Next Gen Training Facility

Simulator Features

Authentic controls – simulated applications
Operates in 2D, 3D, and virtual reality modes
Includes iPad training
Multiple languages – English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Danish, & Arabic
Motion platform emulates actual machine motion – real time
Convertible controls to easily change from one machine to another on the same base unit

Simulators in use at Next Gen Training Facility

Training Exercises & Measurements for Specific Equipment

Learn more about specific equipment training exercises and skill measurements on each individual equipment training page (above).

SIMULATOR TRAINING OPTIONS

We'll Customize Training to Meet Your Needs

Pre-employment Simulator “Try Out” & skills assessment
New Operator/Employee Level One Training
Current Equipment Operator Training Level One or Two
Dedicated Simulator Time Block for Employees
Employee OJT (on the job) training compliant
Special tours, demonstrations, and resources for schools & organizations

“Heavy equipment simulation is an important way of training the operators of tomorrow…Next Gen has invested in the right equipment and instructors to give any individual a solid foundation as a career operator.”

“The training was not expensive - the value was excellent.”

“Next Gen tailored the simulator sessions to meet our diverse operator training needs, great job.”

“I learned a new strategy while loading dump trucks that is less time consuming and more effective.”

“As a manager, it is my job to set meaningful goals for my employees that are not only measurable, but also positively impact their day-to-day performance and aid them in their own long-term development. With Next Gen’s model, I’m able to achieve all three.