TSA Insight Magazine Issue 18 - Magazine - Page 25
‘hands on’ simulations or gamified
learning platforms, digital tools
help to maximise engagement and
knowledge retention.
Importantly, the incorporation of
gamification elements such as
quizzes, challenges and leader
boards uses the mechanisms
learners recognise from their
freetime gaming to help make
learning more familiar and more
enjoyable, but also reinforces key
concepts in a memorable way.
Bene昀椀ts of safety training in virtual
reality
Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged
as a game-changer (pun intended)
in training, offering unparalleled
opportunities for realistic and
immersive learning experiences. VR
simulations allow learners to step
into virtual replicas of hazardous
environments, where they can
conduct risk and hazard recognition
exercises as well as practise
emergency procedures in a safe
and controlled setting.
This is exactly why we have been
investing heavily in developing
Virtual Reynolds - a revolutionary
immersive learning environment
where learners from anywhere in
the world can set foot in our stateof-the-art tank farm (the NCPM
- National Centre for Process &
Manufacturing), without having to
leave their own site. This immersive
3D environment will enable learners
to develop critical decisionmaking skills and confidence in
handling
complex
operations.
Moreover, VR bridges the gap
between theoretical knowledge
and practical application, ensuring
that learners are well-prepared to
tackle challenges in the actual work
environment.
Bringing the virtual and actual
together
Learners can gain valuable prior
knowledge and familiarity with high
hazard environments through virtual
simulations, before they are ever
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