Modular training course programme uses state-of-the-art simulation technology.
At this year?s TOC Europe in Hamburg, Germany, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is presenting a newly designed training programme for harbour crane operators, which combines the many years of experience of its instructors with the far-reaching possibilities of simulator training courses. This new programme will help crane owners over the long term to fully exploit the potential of Terex? Gottwald harbour cranes in terms of performance and cost-effectiveness.

Modular concept
The new concept offers specific modules, ranging from crane operator evaluation to safety training for experienced operators. Training courses with the new simulator are a central component of the comprehensive training programme from TPS.

Alexander Bongart, Head of the Training Department at TPS in Dnsseldorf, Germany, is delighted about the new possibilities, ?By individually combining the new simulator training modules with proven on-site training courses, we offer every crane owner customised concepts for high-performance and safe cargo handling.?

Investment in new simulator
The simulator presented at TOC Europe in Hamburg uses state-of-the-art technology, including motion base and Oculus Rift. Thanks to the integration of original components, such as the crane control system, crane operator seat, joysticks and Visumatic? monitor, especially realistic training scenarios are possible. Bongart confirms, ?Our new simulator satisfies the highest requirements and during the development phase, experienced crane operators were impressed with how realistic the simulations were.?

Simulator training courses are especially safe since, in simulated extreme weather conditions and dangerous situations, real damage is ruled out. Terminal operators are using this cost-effective method more and more often, so that they can also use their crane for productive handling in the terminal while operator training courses are taking place. ?Another major advantage?, Bongart concludes, ?is that future crane operators can be trained with the simulator before the harbour crane is delivered.?

Training courses with new simulator are central component of the comprehensive training programme from TPS.