Learning Alliance Virtual Training

Virtual Safety Training Project Overview

ARS developed a virtual safety training application for an industrial training company. As a result, users move through and interact with a virtual world that looks like a real life location. The virtual environment was created in Unreal Engine for virtual reality (VR) and for the web. The wireless industry training uses virtual gaming elements. As a result, a real world environment is created for a unique learning experience for students and industry professionals.

The user begins the training by receiving instruction from a virtual foreman. After that, they choose their equipment and drive to a virtual representation of the tower for a tower training scenario. In addition, the application utilizes gaming features to score the user on safety and training for work place improvements.

Key Virtual Training Features

• High Fidelity Visualizations
  • ARS created an indoor space and an outdoor environment with accurate depiction of a real environment. Furthermore, the developers created representation of the equipment with accurate functionality. As a result, users understand their future surroundings and train with equipment in advance.
• Complete a 100+ ft. competency climb.
• Perform installations of booms, antennas and small cell devices on a tower
• Familiarize users with industry related tools
• Hands on practice with capstan, hoist, and rigging procedures
• Real climbing physics created so users can climb ladders and towers for timing and to help technicians understand the entire process
• Selectable equipment for specific equipment training
• Learn proper construction and tower safety standards

Challenges and Core Considerations

• The Another Reality Studio project manager began the project with concept evaluation and feasibility. Moreover, ARS collaborated with the client on user design, estimating, and planning to create project milestones and a timeline for completion.
• There is a trade skill shortage with over 20,000 job openings in the wireless industry. Therefore, Learning Alliance offers multiple Wireless Tower Technician programs that are approved by the Commission for Independent Education. In addition, they partner with small, medium and large Tower companies throughout the United States to help bridge the employment gap with cutting edge training options.
• Learning Alliance Targets out of work veterans to train them on a new skill. As a result, they are helping our veterans rejoin civilian workforces.
• There are over 33,000 job openings in the US. As a result, Learning alliance wanted to expand their student reach.
• Creating large realistic scene requires 3D modeling and optimization to keep visual fidelity on the web and in virtual reality

Impact: The ARS Solution

• Developed a custom training application for the web app and in virtual reality. Therefore, they can provide more options for certifications for students and companies. In addition, companies save travel costs and improve safety
• On the job training can be costly, but the use of virtual technology creates more training options.
• Reduce the need to be around potential hazards, but allows for muscle memory training and real world experiences