Success Stories: Manuel David Zapata, MAKRO Group graduate and expert in Hydraulic Excavator Operation

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Success Stories: Manuel David Zapata, MAKRO Group graduate and expert in Hydraulic Excavator Operation

April 11, 2022

(Press Grupo Makro) .- One of the most important aspects within our training programs are graduated operators, our best letter of presentation, therefore, to follow up, create an approach and communication allows us to know the work situation and Professional performance of them.

Such is the case of Manuel David Zapata Cuartas, operator formed in Grupo Makro in the specialty of Hydraulic Excavator, who is currently working in the company SP Engineers SAS located in Antioquia, Colombia.

This young operator is one of the graduates under the Convention signed between Comfenalco Antioquia and Makro Group related to the handling of yellow machinery.

His training initiated from scratch, without having previous knowledge about heavy equipment handling, his perseverance and determination added to the knowledge taught by professionals in the area made it managed to become an expert certified operator in control of the hydraulic excavator capable of developing Works quickly, safely and effectively.

In Grupo Makro it is very important to strengthen the technical capabilities of the new operators so that they achieve rapid insertion in the labor market, this, due to the high demand for workers belonging to this sector in the department.

His commitment is and will continue to be to continue improving the lives of many young people, both men and women, offering them real and attractive opportunities for as long as they are an example of future generations.

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Operators of the Buriticá mine from Zijin-Continental Gold Colombia participate in the second training process

Operadores de la mina Buriticá de Zijin-Continental Gold Colombia participan en segundo proceso de formación

Operators of the Buriticá mine from Zijin-Continental Gold Colombia participate in the second training process

April 04, 2022

(Press Grupo Makro) .- As part of the corporate services offered by Grupo Makro, operators from the Buriticá mine of Zijin-Continental Gold Colombia received training in the hydraulic excavator modality.

The objective of the training, the second one that is carried out by Comfenalco Antioquia, was to potentialize knowledge in new technological advances, always doing emphasis on the correct use of security teams, which leads to a more effective performance in The work area.

For Grupo MAKRO, the adoption of an optimal security program protects the most valuable resource of a company, its employees, while having a positive impact on productivity.

We will continue to share good security practices in both the mining and construction sectors, since our premise has always been “security is first” and we strive to build a solid culture of security.

Finally, it should be noted that the Buriticá Mine, Zijin-Continental Gold, is the most important large-scale gold underground mining development of Colombia. La Mina is located in the municipality of Buritica, in the northwestern of Antioquia. Buriticá is one of the largest high purity gold projects in the world and its production phase began in the second semester of 2020. It has mineral reserves of 3.7 million ounces of gold with 8.4 g / t of gold (13.7 million tons).

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MAKRO Group trains operators of the Mar 1 Consortium located in Antioquia Colombia

Grupo MAKRO capacita operadores del Consorcio Mar 1 ubicado en Antioquia Colombia

MAKRO Group trains operators of the Mar 1 Consortium located in Antioquia Colombia

February 28, 2022

(MAKRO Group Press).- A quality operator of heavy equipment, with finely honed skills and a deep understanding of the work, can make the great performance of the machine even better and thus help your company to have even more success.

For this reason, operators of the Mar 1 Consortium, located in Antioquia, Colombia, are participating in a training course in the Dump Truck modality, as part of the corporate and training services offered by Grupo MAKRO.

Our training programs include classroom activities and other activities in the field, which will help your staff operate heavy machinery more productively and safely.

That is why, during the training, the operators had the opportunity to potentiate and reinforce their theoretical knowledge focused on new technologies, as well as their capabilities in the operation of the dump truck, always emphasizing safety when driving.

For Grupo MAKRO, the adoption of a safety program based on optimal behavior further protects the most valuable resource of a company, its employees, while having a positive impact on productivity.

It should be noted that the Mar 1 Consortium is a company whose objective is to design, improve and rehabilitate the Mar 1 Highway, including the construction of the Western Tunnel (Medellín-Santa Fe de Antioquia-Cañasgordas in the Department of Antioquia.

Its main economic activity is the construction of highways and railways, construction of civil engineering works, architecture and engineering activities and other related technical consulting activities.

If you want to know more about the MAKRO Group’s heavy machinery training programs, visit our website www.grupomakro.org.

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MAKRO Group Colombia instructors receive training workshop

Instructores de Grupo MAKRO Colombia reciben taller de capacitación

MAKRO Group Colombia instructors receive training workshop

February 23, 2022

(MAKRO Group Press).- Aiming at the continuous improvement of the educational quality of our courses, instructors from Grupo MAKRO Colombia participated in a training workshop in order to enhance their skills and operating techniques.

The workshop, which was given by Pedro Osorio, academic coordinator in Colombia, also served to offer the participants methodological tools on innovation issues, which leads to the effective development of the courses, providing significant learning to our students and future heavy equipment operators.

It should be noted that for instructors it is not enough that their training has been completed, but it is necessary to update and participate in training programs that allow them to keep up to date in terms of educational, methodological and didactic approaches, mechanical advances and pedagogical technologies.

Therefore, this type of activity is beneficial because it fosters a work environment with commitment coupled with the feedback that may arise between instructors as a result of the exchange of knowledge.

Finally, for Grupo MAKRO it is of vital importance to always keep our staff up to date with the latest technologies and advances in order to always provide the best training to our students.

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New certified operators in the management of Forklifts

Nuevos operadores certificados en el manejo de Montacargas

New certified operators in the management of Forklifts

February 21, 2022

(Press MAKRO Group) – The great family of MAKRO Group continues to grow with the completion of the course in the forklift modality dictated at our headquarters located in Colombia, where new operators were certified in the handling of such useful and demanded machinery.

The theoretical/practical course, which is part of the agreement signed between Comfenalco Antioquia and MAKRO Group, focused on the principles of safety, equipment care and correct operation techniques.

During the course the participants acquired knowledge about the components of the machinery, as well as the rules and procedures to operate it safely, developing the ability to identify work risks and prevent accidents, avoiding damage to the equipment, facilities and product.

The new operators will be able to correctly interpret the operation and maintenance manual, as well as the equipment controls, making the correct use of the warning signs. They will also have all the expertise to perform loading activities and other activities typical of the skid steer loader.

For Grupo MAKRO the commitment is to continue offering young people real and attractive opportunities for improvement so that they can achieve a rapid insertion into the labor market and thus improve their quality of life.

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Certified operators in the management of Vibrocompactor in Antioquia Colombia

certificados operadores en el manejo de vibrocompactador en antioquia colombia portada

Certified operators in the management of Vibrocompactor in Antioquia Colombia

February 10, 2022

(MAKRO Group Press).- A large group of young people successfully completed the heavy machinery operation course specialized in Vibrocompactor given in Rionegro, a municipality in the department of Antioquia, Colombia.

This training action belongs to the alliance made with Comfenalco Antioquia related to the management of yellow machinery, one of the sectors that offers more job opportunities in the department.

During the course, which included a theoretical process and a practical phase, the students were able to acquire new skills for the correct use of the equipment, with special attention to good practices for the prevention of occupational risks.

The good practices acquired, thanks to this eminently practical training, also make it possible to avoid and reduce occupational risks arising from operations with machines, and to focus on the proper use and maintenance of the machine, maximizing productivity and fuel efficiency while avoiding costly downtime and providing learners with a bottom line advantage.

It should be noted that the MAKRO Group courses are aimed at both men and women over 18 years of age who wish to start in the world of heavy machinery, making their way into a broad labor market.

So the invitation is for all those who are interested and wish to make a professional career in this world to enroll and improve their quality of life.

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Articulated Truck practical module begins in Panama City

Inicia módulo práctico de Camión Articulado en la ciudad de Panamá

Articulated Truck practical module begins in Panama City

January 27, 2022

(MAKRO Group Press).- Students of the Articulated Truck course taught in Panama City, began practices in real machinery, this as part of the final module of the training which corresponds to the operation or management of the equipment in the field.

During the practical process and progressively in each class, the participants obtain knowledge about the different working techniques in the machinery, where at the end the new operators will be able to recognize the characteristics and technological innovations of this great mining machine.

They will also be able to operate state-of-the-art heavy equipment because our classes are carried out with new and modern heavy machinery, which will allow our graduates to be an operator that is at the forefront of the new equipment found in the world. market.

Finally, it is important to highlight that our courses are designed to offer optimal training in the handling of this great machinery, where participants will learn everything necessary to work and overcome the challenges of the most demanding underground mining applications.

At Grupo MAKRO, the goal is for you to become a professional with agile performance that ensures excellent productivity during working hours.

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MAKRO Group trained operators of Gramalote mine in Antioquia Colombia

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MAKRO Group trained operators of Gramalote mine in Antioquia Colombia

January 20, 2022

(Press MAKRO Group) – Operators of the Gramalote mine located in the municipality of San Roque, Antioquia, were trained by MAKRO Group, as part of the training and corporate services also offered by the International School of Heavy Machinery Operation.

During the training, which consists of a theoretical and practical phase, the operators were able to acquire knowledge in new technological advances, always emphasizing the correct use of safety equipment, which leads to a more effective performance in the work area.

Let’s remember that an operator updated on the latest developments in the mining world, with finely honed skills and a deep understanding of the work, can make the great performance of the machine even better and help your company to be even more successful.

For this reason, it is of great importance for the MAKRO Group to provide workers with the necessary tools to perform better on the job and to contribute to increasing the company’s efficiency.

Finally, it is important to highlight that Gramalote is considered an open pit mining project, the largest in the Antioquia region with a great social and economic impact.

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Hydraulic Excavator and Backhoe Loader courses begin in Panama

Inician cursos de Excavadora Hidráulica y Retroexcavadora en Panamá

Hydraulic Excavator and Backhoe Loader courses begin in Panama

January 13, 2022

(Press MAKRO Group) – In MAKRO Group, International School of Operation, Maintenance, Repair and Management of Heavy Machinery, we started the month of January with courses in Hydraulic Excavator and Backhoe Loader dictated in Panama City.

During the training process, participants receive theoretical and practical training, acquiring knowledge about the components of the machinery, as well as the rules and procedures to operate them safely, developing skills to identify work risks and prevent accidents, avoiding damage to equipment, facilities and product.

At the end of the course, you will receive a certification with which you can immediately process your Type I license by simply presenting the diploma that certifies you as a certified Heavy Equipment Operator graduated from Grupo MAKRO before the competent authorities.
It is important to note that our courses have the approval of the Transit and Land Transportation Authority (ATTT) of Panama.

Grupo MAKRO certifications have the official approval of the Panamanian Government

MAKRO Group is part of the short list of institutions officially authorized by the Panamanian government to issue theoretical and practical certifications in the handling of heavy equipment.

In the country there were only two institutions that had this authorization, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and the National Institute of Vocational Training and Training for Human Development (INADEH).

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At Grupo MAKRO we encourage women to female empowerment

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At Grupo MAKRO we encourage women to female empowerment

December 16, 2021

(MAKRO Group Press) .- More and more women dare to study risky professions such as heavy equipment, activities that were practiced only by men.

Many during the pandemic have managed to undertake in other facets, demonstrating leadership, skills and abilities. This is demonstrated by Adis Peralta, a student of Commercial Diving at the Higher Institute of Engineering.

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