Use Of Augmented Reality In Training Offshore Workers
Augmented reality superimposes computer-generated imagery over an individual’s view of actual places and locations. This can be used to provide on-site training to offshore workers, in practical demonstrations, without wasting time in classroom sessions. There are many benefits of augmented reality, when it comes to improving the training experience of offshore workers.
As explained by Oliver Diaz in a recent news article:
“In the energy industry, Augmented Reality (AR) is used to provide on-demand, on-site training for any number of complex instruments and equipment used during oil exploration and drilling. Job aids delivered via AR have many benefits: they can be easily and remotely updated whenever equipment or procedures change, they mean less reliance on synchronous classroom training that interrupts workers’ productive time and they accommodate a variety of experience levels and skills. It enables workers to quickly synchronize their tasks with the appropriate equipment and precautions.”
Realistic Simulations To Train Employees In Operating New Equipment
An offshore drilling contractor, Noble Corp has recently launched a training center that makes use of realistic simulations to train offshore workers. These simulations imitate the actual physical conditions at an offshore oil rig. Hence, it will help workers in getting accustomed to working conditions in an offshore rig through the training provided at the center.
Ryan Holeywell reported in a recent news article:
“To boost employees’ skills in using newer equipment, Noble launched a training center in Sugar Land, Texas in August. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to keep employees up-to-speed on operating offshore rig equipment, using realistic simulations.”
The smooth functioning of an oil rig depends on the workers’ ability to operate new equipment efficiently. Hence, it is important for workers to learn how to face situations that they come across in oil rigs.
This article points out two methods of training that can help in training offshore workers effectively.