Industry Innovation
Transforming High Risk Training in NZ with Simulator Technology We chatted with Stuart Hindley, owner of Major Oak Safety Training (MOST) and the recipient of the Crane Association of New Zealand’s 2019 Crane Training Company of the Year award. MOST has brought immersive simulation training, the first of its kind, to New Zealand.
The Innovation: High Risk Industry Training Simulator MOST has introduced a state of the art crane and construction equipment operator simulator for training, risk and skill analysis, and competency assessments. There are a vast range of competency tasks, situation variables and exercises all customisable to each piece of equipment. This is the first simulator in New Zealand to offer this range of training for operators and dogmen. This can be offered in a mobile format, able to go to client sites. The simulations the product offers for cranes include:
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LIFTING MATTERS
ISSUE Q2 2021
flat-top and luffing tower RT mobile crawler ship pedestal crane the world’s first multi crane lift simulations
