Evaluating the impact of Virtual Reality-based training on workers' competences in the mining industry
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This document evaluates the impact of virtual reality (VR) training on workers' competencies in the mining industry, focusing on actual training needs, real-world constraints, and the capabilities of VR-based training. The study employs a variety of methodologies, including interviews with subject matter experts and past trainees, to assess the effectiveness of training sessions and the potential for VR to enhance real-world training. Preliminary findings suggest improved training outcomes and a better understanding of the gaps between training challenges and simulation capabilities, ultimately aiding in the development and investment in more effective training programs.
Evaluating the impact of Virtual Reality-based training on workers' competences in the mining industry
- 1. Evaluating the impact of Virtual Reality-based training on worker’s competences in the mining industry Shiva Pedram Pascal Perez Stephen Palmisano September 2014
- 2. THE ISSUE ? Training Safety
- 3. Actual Training Needs Constraints of Real world Training VR Capabilities VR Utilisation FRAMEWORK
- 4. METHODOLOGY Factors Interview with Aim Actual Training Needs • Subject matter experts (SMEs), such as team supervisors and mine managers • Identifying human mistakes in mining environments, • Identifying potential training needs. Real-World Constraints • Subject matter experts (SMEs), such as team supervisors and mine managers • Constraints associated with real-world training, • Potential for VR-based training to overcome these limitations. VR-based Training Capabilities • VR designers and trainers • Current VR capabilities and limitations, • Potential upgrading for VR to become more relevant. VR-based Training Utilisation • Rescue brigades (trainees) and trainers • Expectations and responses to VR environments, • Self-assessment of individual performance
- 5. METHODOLOGY Past Current Training Sessions Analysing previous records and data Interviewing past trainees & trainers Interviewing VR designers Attending training sessions Interviewing and observing trainees Interviewing and observing trainers Mining Management Analysing industry assessment reports Interviewing technical management Interviewing senior management Interviewing technical management Interviewing senior management Pre-training Questionnaire • Professional experience •Gaming experience • Individual characteristics (age, motion sickness, anxiety…) • Expectations from training session Post-training Questionnaire • Engagement • Reality/Presence • Interest/Enjoyment • Pressure/stress • Distraction • Simulator Sickness • Perceived Competence Assessing Training Effectiveness
- 6. ANALYSIS Study Period Competition Training Individual Brigade Characteristics & History Performance (Competition) Competence (Training) Hidden Markov Model (HMM)
- 7. METHODOLOGY Woonona Newcastle Lithgow Singleton Mines 7 7 6 6 Brigades 156 144 115 139 Sessions 50 (25 with VR) 50 (?) 30 (?) 40(?) Technical support from Mines Rescue Services to access training sessions and records, as well as facilitating contacts with mine managers. Financial support from the Health & Safety Trust to undertake the study across 4 training facilities.
- 8. Preliminary Results Overall, useful and successful training sessions….
- 9. Preliminary Results …Regardless of the degree of consistency with reality!
- 10. Action Research Addressing the lack of task allocation and coordination
- 11. RESEARCH OUTCOMES Outcome 1 – Better Training This study will estimate expected and actual training transfer capacity associated with IVR technology and identify the most efficient training sequences. This will help Mines Rescue to develop better tailored training programs for existing and future rescue brigades. Outcome 2 – Better Technology This study will provide a better understanding of the gaps between training challenges and simulation capabilities. This study will demonstrate Mines Rescue’s dedication to upmost quality control of its procedures and outcomes. The findings will also provide evidence for investment decisions on training and simulation capacity. Outcome 3 – Better People This study will provide quantitative evidence of the improved competences of rescue brigades over time. Finally, the study will provide ample material for Mines Rescue and the coal mining industry to celebrate all the brave individuals who volunteer to the Rescue Brigades and give their time to maintain and improve their competences.
- 12. Shiva Pedram spedram@uow.edu.au Pascal Perez pascal_perez@uow.edu.au Stephen Palmisano stephenp@uow.edu.au