HEAVY EQUIPMENT SIMULATOR AND RELATED METHODS

A method for training an operator of a machine including interacting with a simulation mode of a heavy equipment model simulator and evaluating an operator using criteria substantially similar to an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) criteria for a non-simulated heavy equipment model. Interacting includes performing one or more simulated exercises substantially similar to an OEM exercise for the non-simulated heavy equipment model. 1. A method for training an operator of heavy equipment , comprising:interacting with a simulation mode of a heavy equipment model simulator; andevaluating an operator using criteria substantially similar to an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) criteria for a non-simulated heavy equipment model;wherein interacting includes performing one or more simulated exercises substantially similar to an OEM exercise for the non-simulated heavy equipment model.2. The method of claim 1 , before interacting with a simulation mode claim 1 , one or more of initiating an instruction module claim 1 , initiating a simulation module for controlling a simulated machine and selecting an instruction mode.3. The method of claim 1 , after evaluating claim 1 , one or more of compiling results claim 1 , transferring results to instruction module and outputting results.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein initiating an instruction module is performed by an operator.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein initiating an instruction module is performed by an instructor.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the initiating comprise the instructor utilizing a remote input device.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the remote input device comprises a cell phone claim 6 , tablet computer claim 6 , laptop computer or personal digital assistant (PDA).8. The method of claim 1 , wherein interacting with a simulation mode comprises interacting with one or more of an operator entry exercise claim 1 , controlled reset exercise claim 1 , startup exercise claim 1 , shut down exercise or ...