Photo: Briar McKendrick DECEMBER 2023 THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AMERICA - WEST as maintenance is fantastic. They have taken the time to understand what we do. We have been able to formulate a program that works for us. They love what we do, and we are a good representation of encouraging people to go into the industry.” The encouragement extends beyond the adult sandbox to the company’s now NCCER accredited training unit. Dig This has the capability of training individuals entering the industry who are looking to become equipment operators. After the required permits are passed, Dig This plans to begin training operators in fall 2021. Mumm describes, “It is about a 150-hour course with a core curriculum they learn online and then we teach them on equipment with an experienced facilitator. It serves a need. There is a lack of operators nationwide. We are going to provide that kickstart program that will transition into an apprenticeship or on-job training.” The training program is a step towards company diversification. In fact, Dig This is also consulting on TV shows and movies where heavy equipment operators are needed. However, theattraction will always remain the core program at the attraction site in Las Vegas. Moving towards the future, Mumm mentions that he would like to see the business open in other parts of the word and within the country. While there is a second location at Bill Richardson’s Transport World in Invercargill, New Zealand, he would like to see more opportunities open for more heavy equipment playgrounds. Photo: Briar McKendrick
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