North Queensland Simulation Park

Ethan has just announced their commitment to making dreams a reality, through creating a revolutionary tech platform to support NQ Spark’s simulation projects. Get the scoop here. 7NEWS Australia #EthanGlobal #Morethan #IT #Cloud #Telco #NQSpark

🚧 Leveraging Virtual Reality in #Construction and Building #Training 🏗️ Virtual Reality (VR) is rapidly transforming the landscape of construction and building training by providing a dynamic, immersive learning environment. Unlike traditional training methods, which often rely on classroom-based instruction or on-the-job learning, VR allows trainees to experience realistic construction scenarios in a controlled, risk-free setting. This technology is particularly valuable in an industry where hands-on experience is crucial, yet safety and cost concerns can limit opportunities for practical training. Through VR, trainees can explore virtual construction sites, operate machinery, and navigate complex building environments, all while gaining a deep understanding of safety protocols and construction processes. This hands-on approach not only enhances the learning experience but also significantly improves knowledge retention and skill development. 👷 Benefits of VR in Construction Training: - Safety: Trainees can practice in hazardous environments without exposure to real-world risks. - Cost-Effective: Reduces the need for physical materials and equipment, lowering training costs. - Realistic Simulation: Provides lifelike scenarios that closely mimic real construction sites. - Improved Retention: Engaging, immersive experiences lead to better retention of information and skills. - Repetition: Allows for repeated practice of tasks and procedures, ensuring trainees are fully prepared. - Remote Accessibility: Training can be conducted remotely, making it accessible to a broader audience. By integrating VR into construction training programs, companies can enhance the quality of their workforce, improve safety outcomes, and streamline the training process, ultimately leading to more efficient and successful projects. https://lnkd.in/gFntAunH

North Queensland Simulation Park, NQ SPARK, has had an excellent week at Land Forces 2024 with plenty of engagement, many reconnections, and much opportunity to highlight the value NQ SPARK brings to the Australian Army. Defence, as an accomplished and innovative user of simulation for training and experimentation, is one of the cornerstones of NQ SPARK. As a national simulation centre of excellence, NQ SPARK has been focused here on the simulation technologies available, how they’re being used, by whom and for what purpose. As a curator and facilitator of that capability we’ve had some great uptake on systems we will use to showcase what’s possible within our interim facility iSPARK. It’s very exciting and as it’s critical we have first hand knowledge NQ SPARK’s Claye Willcox volunteered to test it out! If you’d like your simulation system to be part of the NQ SPARK simulation COE, or want to know more about what simulation can do for you, please get in touch. NQ SPARK - making simulation real. #simulation #simulationtraining #LandForces2024 #AustralianArmy

The US Army is set to invest over $26 billion annually in gamification and simulation training by 2028. This significant investment aims to modernize #military #training and attract younger recruits by integrating game-like elements such as leaderboards and badges.