Addressing Mining Industry Challenges Through Training

19th March 2015

Company Announcement - This month, Immersive Technologies announced the uptake of their Training Systems Integration service has surpassed 200 programs at over 100 mining sites making it the most trusted operator training and technology integration program in mining. They were able to achieve this in collaboration with their Exclusive Alliance OEM partners and their world’s largest mining simulator customer base. The experience and expertise built via this collaboration is nearly impossible to replicate, providing Immersive the unique opportunity to set the global standard for addressing industry challenges through best in class operator training.

The TSI Service is designed to provide tailored curriculum for simulation based operator training programs.  Curriculum is developed and implemented collaboratively with key site stakeholders to ensure it delivers on site needs spanning safety, production and equipment maintenance.

Simulation based operator training has been successfully applied to a range of diverse industries where high risk and high costs are everyday issues requiring smart solutions. Immersive Technologies’ Customers have consistently proven that simulation training dramatically reduces risks to safety, maintenance and production. Within the mining industry, simulation training has quickly gained recognition as a mission critical element in increasing site safety and profitability.

“Immersive Technologies Training Systems Integration process is grounded in mining industry and adult learning best practice along with our deep understanding of simulation based training technology for mining” says Bryant Mullaney, Global Professional Services Manager at Immersive Technologies.

TSI provides the tools necessary to ensure a mine’s training function is enabled to quantifiably contribute to the mine’s success, while operating in alignment with mine production, maintenance and safety stakeholders.

Upon TSI delivery mine management can rest assured knowing that every operator who completes the mine specific training program has demonstrated competency in safety, productivity and mine site operating procedures. Programs are tailored to address every
operator type including inexperienced operators, experienced operators, and those requiring refresher programs, and new hire assessment.

“By partnering with each TSI customer we have maintained our position as the global leader of training program design, curriculum development and train the trainer services for mining simulation customers. The end result is an industry proven, sustainable training model that achieves bottom line results,” says Mullaney.

The Top 5 Global Mining Companies have utilised Immersive Technologies’ Training Systems Integration service at over 50 mine sites around the globe. The success of these projects has resulted in long term relationships providing feedback that continually drives innovation, allowing Immersive to be uniquely positioned to contribute to the success of their customers.

Training Systems Integration is available for nearly all equipment types including; Haul Truck, Electric Shovel, Hydraulic Shovel, Rope Shovel, Dozer, Excavators, Graders, Underground Equipment and Light Vehicle amongst others.