Multimedia And Other Advanced TrainingTechniques

Abstract

Individualization of training has resulted in designing specific advanced training techniques such as simulators and multimedia telematics. Simulator: Training for crane and gantry crane drivers by simulators has increased considerably the level of competence at a lower cost than traditional the spot training in a shorter period with a better level of safety. Telemactics multimedia European project Safety-net The Port of Le Havre and IPER are the French representatives amongst 13 partners from 7 countries in the European project SAFETY-NET. The 4 industrial sectors involved are : MARITIME, PORT, offshore oil exploration and rail. The project aims at demonstrating the feasibility of training on the work place by telematics. Each Competent Development Module (CDM) has three components : a training component, a knowledge assessment and a performance assessment. The technology for distance learning includes CDROM, INTERNET, VISIO CONFERENCE. An appraisal shows a potential of 3500 learners located on 30 European competence development sites. Extending the network world-wide is expected through satellite broadcast. 1 Tomorrow's technology already available for today's training Training gantry crane drivers by SIMULATOR Distance learning by INTERNET Transactions on the Built Environment vol 36, © 1998 WIT Press, www.witpress.com, ISSN 1743-3509 J4 ivianume engineering ana rons Le Havre Port Authority Engineering Department is involved in maritime public works and assistance abroad, therefore it provides the following-up training. Port training is organised by IPER either in Le Havre or in-company in foreign countries. Short courses aim at training port managers and higher executives. The seminars are conducted both in French and English. Additionally a Master Degree on international transport and logistics is offered to students over one year. Efficiency in training has always been a genuine target keeping abreast with cost reduction. Organising small group sessions on a specific content was the first step in meeting the needs of port human resources. Experience has led to go further into individualisation and has resulted in designing specific advanced training techniques such as simulators and multimedia telematics. 1.1 Training sessions on a simulation system for gantry crane operators In order to train container gantry crane operators or to improve their driving these machines, the Port of Le Havre Authority has equipped with a simulation system of operation of gantry cranes. With this kind of equipment, the Port of Le Havre Authority can train its own staff but it can also organise training sessions intended for the staff of other French or foreign Port Authority. 1.1.1 The training equipment The simulation system is made up of a series of equipment grouped together in the premises of the Training Centre of the Port of Le Havre Authority. A first room shelters a driving cab, raised on hydraulic jacks, which places the operator in driving conditions, the video projection and the electric and hydraulic equipment simulating the movements. The physical environment of the cab is that of a real driving cab of one of the latest gantry cranes. A second room shelters all the driving and monitoring equipment of the simulation system.