Yeah, but consider training?
Scott Lidster talks about how training workforces can benefit everyone in the long term – especially when it comes to retaining employees in a competitive industry.
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Bauma 2022 Innovation Award finalist for operator training
At Bauma 2022, Scott Lidster visited the Bauer Group’s exhibition for its insight on operator training.
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Kommand Machine Control – A different type of training
Technology can be a creeping jungle… stand still long enough and it will over run you and leave you behind.
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Trucks, Trucks And More Trucks
Truck operators – whether it be a rigid truck, an articulated truck or a body truck – are without a doubt the unsung heroes of the earthmoving game. They are integral to any project that they
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Can you recommend a good training MOB?
I get asked this question often and what I generally respond with is, do your homework and find a provider who’s close to where you live. But sometimes people don’t have time to do the research,
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The machines operated in heaven – Scrapers
Now, I’m on record as being a huge fan of scrapers. Back in the day I spent a good portion of my ‘’apprenticeship” sitting on them. I started out on an elevating scraper, then progressed
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Operator training with a difference Caterpillar Simulators And Virtual Reality Solutions
Simulators aren’t new to the training world. The first time I had a crack at one was 20 years ago at a mine site in the Hunter Valley, it was pretty cool. Simulators are a tremendous tool for
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Top five wheel loaders tips
Wheel loaders are seen as being the one of the most versatile machines on any site across a range of applications. Whether it’s construction, mining, quarrying or waste, you’ll generally find
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So You Want To Be Become A Trainer
Becoming a Trainer is without doubt the best decision that I have made to further my career in the earthmoving industry. Don’t get me wrong, I do genuinely enjoy operating equipment. But as
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The “Mount Everest” machine of operating – Graders
How to become a better grader operator.
In my opinion, graders are THE most complex piece of kit to operate, and when in the right hands, I could sit back and watch for hours.
Why
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Periodic Training = Greater Results
Training is one element of a business that can be seen as a “nice to have”, rather than a “need to have”. Scott Lidster, Director from Australian Earth is not only going to tell you how
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The value of a webcast
When all face-to-face events were cancelled last year, many of us had to find new ways to get in front of our customers and share insights and have open discussions about industry topics and outlooks.
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Dozers are pretty simple to operate, right ?
I’m going to lay my cards on the table and let you know that dozers are in my top three machines that I love operating, and for lots of reasons. When they’re large, you can move enough material
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Own your Outcomes, Preparing for Training!
After all the niceties at the start of one of my training sessions – such as toilet location, what we’re learning, introductions, break times – I always finish that part of the session with “own
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Technology, It’s Only as Good as Your Training!
Technology, it’s certainly helped advance our industry over the past 30 years. Think back to the start of the tech curve when it was line of sight laser technology that was advancing the industry, it
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