This document discusses how virtual reality (VR) can help overcome challenges with traditional training methods and be an effective training tool. It provides two case studies on how VR has been used successfully for mining engineering education and training services. Key benefits of VR training highlighted are improved learning retention rates, allowing trainees to learn by doing in realistic simulated environments, and enabling off-site and multi-player training. The document provides guidance on getting started with VR powered training by selecting scenarios, platforms, and developing VR modules.

1. Impactful Training with Virtual Reality
The Complete Handbook for VR Powered Training

2. Challenges of current training
Unavailability
On-demand
Evaluation of
effectiveness
Paperwork &
Documentation
Dedicated
Resource
Allocation
Lack of
realism in
mock drills
Monotony of
teaching
mediums

3. Overcome challenges with VR Powered Training

4. VR: Effective Training Tool
94%
Mine’s work force preferred VR
as a teaching medium compared
to other methods
Mine’s work force rated ‘Good’
for perceived level of realism in
visual content
77% 43%
Sources: 1.Virtual reality for mine safety training in South Africa by A.P. Squelch, Research study published first at the Minesafe International Conference in Perth
2. Coal Mining Services Australia, Annual Report 2012-13
Reduction in Lost Time Injury
rates by introduction of VR
training

5. Case Study #1
VR Powered Training at The School of Mining Engineering, UNSW Australia

6. School of Mining Engineering enabled students go beyond the text book
Training Modules in the VR Suite:
• Self Escape: Emergency situation within a virtual simulation of a long wall mine
• Outburst: Virtual reproduction of an often-fatal outburst event, allowing students to investigate
• Terrain Exploration: Virtual surface environments that exist near a mineral deposit
• Mining in a Global Environment: Panoramic view of the Ranger Uranium Mine and its local
environment
They partnered with industry professionals in building a comprehensive Virtual Reality Suite to train students

7. Case Study #2
How VR benefited a training services provider

8. Coal Services Pty Ltd. has developed the most advanced VR training simulator
Virtual Reality Simulations:
• Fully functional open cut and underground mines
• Operational Longwall
• Strata Control
• Emergency Events
• Safe Standing Zones
• Mines Rescue Competitions
VR simulators deliver life saving outcomes by allowing trainees to practice in hazardous, virtually constructed scenarios
The most advanced VR training simulator
includes curved screen, 360 degree
theatre and the domes
Benefits of VR Training Simulator:
• Trainees have multiplayer VR training
• Enabled off-site training
• Reduction in transportation costs

9. Why VR powered training is impactful
Lecture
Reading
Audio-visual
Demonstration
Group Discussion
Learning by doing
(VR Powered Training)
Learning by teaching others
Learning Retention Rates
5%
10%
20%
30%
50%
75%
90%
Source: National Training Laboratories, USA

10. “I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.”
-
Confucius

11. Getting started with VR Powered Training
Transform scenarios into simulations

12. VR Training Platforms
Headset Device Software
Oculus Rift PC/Laptop Oculus SDK* + Unity 3D**
Samsung Gear VR Smartphone Samsung SDK + Unity 3D
Google Cardboard Smartphone Cardboard SDK + Unity 3D
* Software Development Kit
** Cross-platform engine for 3D experiences

13. Training Scenarios  VR Simulations
EchelonVR™ Engine
3D Modelling
of scenarios
Virtual Reality
Training Simulations
Oculus Rift
Samsung Gear VR
Google Cardboard
Choosing
training scenarios

14. Build your first VR training module
Explore Mining Equipment in VR
Download our FREE app
Determine
training
objectives
Choose
training
scenarios
Decide
VR training
platform
Develop
VR training
module

15. Elevate Mine Safety with VR
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