The up-and-coming forklift drivers here have obtained a risk-free way to qualify and work through a virtual reality simulator.
More than 95% of unemployed graduates of the Hawke’s Bay training program using cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology have obtained permanent employment.
Granted by Te Ara Mahi of the Provincial Growth Fund, the Whiti-Supply Chain Cadetship program produced by IMPAC Health & Safety NZ teaches forklift operations by using VR simulators and actual forklifts and work scenarios.
The 12 participants who took the temporary course in Gisborne this week are expected to graduate and get paid jobs.
Whiti project manager Andrew Stone said that this group of people are working and income customers, they must apply for the course and pass two selection stages.
“The nature of VR training means that students who complete the two-week course will have a level of technical competence similar to someone who has driven a forklift for at least one year.
“The qualifications obtained in the program include VR forklift certification, New Zealand forklift operator certification, and unit standards for workplace health and safety.
Post time: Aug-23-2021