Bigfoot Academy

Bigfoot Simulator Training

Enjoy 20% off our state-of-the-art simulator training sessions this winter. Train indoors this winter and save on immersive Simulator Training  and keep your operators sharp, safe, and job-ready.

Train In Comfort

Train smarter this winter with Bigfoot Crane Company’s state-of-the-art Simulator Training, now available at 20% off for a limited time. Our immersive crane simulators let operators sharpen their skills in a warm, comfortable indoor environment while avoiding the hazards and downtime of winter weather.

With true-to-life controls, realistic jobsite scenarios, and responsive load behaviour, students can safely build confidence, improve precision, and prepare for real-world crane and heavy equipment operation without stepping outside.

It’s the ideal way to keep your team training, progressing, and job-ready all season long, while saving on costs and reducing wear on live equipment.

Get 20% Off Our Simulator Programs

A trainee learning to operate a boom truck in a high-fidelity simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Heavy Equipment

Boom Truck Simulator Training

Our Boom Truck Simulator Training Pack prepares you for safe and effective operations in real-world scenarios.

Operator practices on a realistic Vortex mobile and crawler crane training simulator, preparing for certification.

Cranes

Mobile and Crawler Crane Simulator Training

Covering both mobile and crawler crane operations, our simulator helps operators develop the skills necessary to manage heavy equipment safely and efficiently in diverse environments.

A trainee using an advanced tower crane training simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Cranes

Tower Crane Simulator Training

Our crane operator simulator training is hands-on and practical experiance designed for both new and experienced operators, using immersive hardware and software to mimic real situations safely. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to sharpen their skills without the risks or expense of actual crane operations.

Operator training on a realistic luffing tower crane simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Cranes

Luffing Tower Crane Simulator Training

The Luffing Tower Crane Simulator Training Pack offered by Bigfoot Academy provides comprehensive, real-world training designed for crane operators to develop essential skills for operating luffing tower cranes.

A student operating the advanced excavator simulator with joystick controls at Bigfoot Academy's training facility. 

Heavy Equipment

Excavator Simulator Training

Train on our excavator simulator, designed to replicate real-world digging, trenching, and loading scenarios.

Realistic backhoe operator training simulator. 

Heavy Equipment

Backhoe Simulator Training

Our Backhoe Simulator Training Pack prepares operators for real-world backhoe operations, improving safety and operational efficiency.

A trainee operates a realistic wheel loader simulator with pedals and joysticks at the Bigfoot Academy training center. 

Heavy Equipment

Wheel Loader Simulator Training

Wheel Loader Simulator Training Pack from Bigfoot Academy offers a realistic and immersive experience for wheel loader operators.

A trainee learning to operate a bulldozer on a dozer simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Heavy Equipment

Dozer Simulator Training

Our Dozer Simulator Training Pack prepares operators for safe and effective dozer operations in real-world environments.

Student operating a realistic articulated dump truck (ADT) simulator at the Bigfoot Academy training center. 

Heavy Equipment

Articulated Dump Truck Simulator Training

Our Articulated Dump Truck Simulator Training Pack prepares you for safe and effective operations in real-world scenarios.

Professional conducting a post-injury assessment for a heavy equipment operator using an advanced simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Operator Assessments

Injured Worker Assessment Simulator Training

Injured Worker Assessments with Bigfoot Academy’s Training Simulator provide a safe and comprehensive way to evaluate workers’ operational capabilities post-injury.

Operator Assessments

Operator Assessments

BigfootAcademy offers an innovative operator assessment using our simulator. This tool allows for thorough assessments in a simulated environment, where operators can showcase their skills using real-world scenarios without the risk. It’s ideal for verifying operator proficiency and ensuring readiness for live equipment operation.

A trainee learning to operate a boom truck in a high-fidelity simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Heavy Equipment

Boom Truck Simulator Training

Our Boom Truck Simulator Training Pack prepares you for safe and effective operations in real-world scenarios.

Operator practices on a realistic Vortex mobile and crawler crane training simulator, preparing for certification.

Cranes

Mobile and Crawler Crane Simulator Training

Covering both mobile and crawler crane operations, our simulator helps operators develop the skills necessary to manage heavy equipment safely and efficiently in diverse environments.

A trainee using an advanced tower crane training simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Cranes

Tower Crane Simulator Training

Our crane operator simulator training is hands-on and practical experiance designed for both new and experienced operators, using immersive hardware and software to mimic real situations safely. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to sharpen their skills without the risks or expense of actual crane operations.

Operator training on a realistic luffing tower crane simulator at Bigfoot Academy. 

Cranes

Luffing Tower Crane Simulator Training

The Luffing Tower Crane Simulator Training Pack offered by Bigfoot Academy provides comprehensive, real-world training designed for crane operators to develop essential skills for operating luffing tower cranes.

A student operating the advanced excavator simulator with joystick controls at Bigfoot Academy's training facility. 

Heavy Equipment

Excavator Simulator Training

Train on our excavator simulator, designed to replicate real-world digging, trenching, and loading scenarios.

Realistic backhoe operator training simulator. 

Heavy Equipment

Backhoe Simulator Training

Our Backhoe Simulator Training Pack prepares operators for real-world backhoe operations, improving safety and operational efficiency.

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About

Bigfoot Crane Academy is proud to offer state-of-the-art crane and heavy equipment operator simulation training. This advanced training method provides both private individuals and companies with an invaluable resource for developing operator skills in a safe and controlled environment. Our simulator training program is designed to enhance learning by replicating real-world scenarios, allowing operators to gain experience and confidence before working on actual equipment. Whether you are an individual looking to improve your skills or a company aiming to train multiple operators, Bigfoot Crane Academy’s simulator training provides the comprehensive and cost-effective solution you need.

Space

The simulator training at Bigfoot Crane Academy is housed in a specially designed room at our Training Center located at 2170 Carpenter Street, Abbotsford BC. The facility is equipped with air filtration, climate control, and adjustable lighting to create an optimal learning environment. This dedicated space ensures that trainees can focus entirely on their development, free from the distractions and challenges of an active job site. Our training sessions are flexible, with hours available between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, allowing for convenient scheduling that fits your needs.

Equipment

Our training simulator at Bigfoot Crane Academy offers a wide range of equipment types for operator training and assessment. Trainees can gain experience on various machinery.

This diverse selection ensures that operators receive comprehensive training that covers the specific equipment they will encounter on the job. Each session is supported by a full-time dedicated instructor, ensuring that trainees get the guidance and feedback necessary to improve their skills effectively. Whether you’re training for crane operations or earth-moving equipment, our simulator provides the realistic and immersive experience needed to excel in the field.

Simple Steps to Register

Pick The Equipment

Choose the equipment for your training. Unsure? You can train on multiple equipment types.

Select Time Needed

Decide on the duration required for your training. Consider the duration that aligns with your learning pace and objectives.

Fill In Your Details

Provide your personal and contact information. You can also book time for somebody else.

Start Training!

Begin your immersive and comprehensive simulated equipment training journey with Bigfoot Academy.