Crane Hotline article details how to build a VR test

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In February 2022 the Construction Hazards Identification exam, developed by ITI (Industrial Training International), became the first VR exam to be awarded accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board. It was accredited under ISO/IEC 17024, the standard for personnel certification bodies. In an article, “Construction Certification Test Can Now Be VR,” (click on link for pdf) … Read More

First-Ever ANSI and ISO-Compliant VR MEWP Training Announced

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Equipment Operators to be Certified Without Touching Physical Machines EDMONTON, ALBERTA—Virtual reality (VR) pioneer Serious Labs, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) heavy equipment and vehicle training simulators, has announced its new ANSI Compliant Assessment Scenario, the first-ever availability of VR operator training for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) that complies with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International … Read More

Study Explores Use of VR in Certification Testing

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Can a test using virtual reality effectively supplement or replace a performance test? Hands-on performance testing often ties up equipment and personnel. This costs money and may also limit where and how often the test can be delivered. If VR testing could reliably predict the outcome of the performance test, it could be used as a funnel: candidates who are … Read More