Some good news here regarding a great initiative from the CPA who have invested in a state-of-the-art Plant Simulator housed in a bespoke branded trailer. All to help inspire young people into the construction plant sector and plug the skills gap for Plant Operators.
The Plant Simulator purchased from market-leader Tenstar Simulation allows Plant Operators of the future to get ‘hands on’ operating a range of equipment including Dumpers, Excavators, Telehandlers and Tower Cranes using realistic controls and 3D motion.
Housed in a bespoke CPA branded trailer, manufactured by Ifor Williams, the Simulator can be easily transported around various careers events at schools, colleges up and down the UK.
CPA Chief Executive Officer Steve Mulholland said: “Our industry offers jobs for life and it’s really important that we highlight these opportunities to young people before they leave school or college. Unless they have a family connection to the industry, many young people just aren’t aware of plant operating or other career paths the sector offers.
“The Simulator will help us connect with school children, college students and others, allowing them to use immersive technology to experience what it’s like to actually drive a piece of plant machinery. It’s the next best thing to actually sitting in the cab and operating a real machine.
“One of the winners from the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2025 entered the industry as a direct result of trying her hand on a Plant Simulator at a careers event at her school, so it just shows the huge potential they offer in attracting young people to our industry.”
Check out the simulator at the executive Hire Show in February 2026 on the CPA Stand.
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