Nutrien Interactive HGV Driver Training Courses

CLIENT
Nutrien Ag Solutions

OBJECTIVE
Provide Nutrien’s truck drivers with comprehensive HGV training courses using gamified E-learning, based on where their professional drivers are failing at most.

APPROACH
We had some of our team visit Nutrien’s site to take pictures of vehicle interiors and exteriors, and engage in discussions with Nutrien representatives. We created detailed 3d models and environment for the various vehicles and locations, providing users with a realistic simulation of the potential hazards they might encounter in the real-world. This would replace physical HGV training courses, or classroom based HGV training courses with a comprehensive virtual and immersive driver training course.

The Problem

Nutrien’s experienced heavy goods and hazardous materials truck drivers were facing uncommon accidents which don’t have any specific existing training due to their rarity. They needed an all-in-one training solution that allowed drivers to practice and master the correct actions to take in these scenarios.

THE SOLUTION – 7 Interactive HGV Training courses

We developed 7 bespoke scenarios to address the specific accidents identified by Nutrien. Each scenario offers an instructional training phase, a practice phase without hints, and an assessment mode that seamlessly integrates with Nutrien’s existing LMS. Users would access the different modules via 2 modes, Train and Practice mode, and a separate final assessment mode.

Nutrien Interactive HGV Training: Train and Practice Mode

• Training Phase – User goes through the driving experience with accurate driving animations and pauses during key moments where users receive voiced instructions highlighting all details which need to be taught for any specific moment depending on the module.
• Practice Phase – Instantly after a training phase is completed, a practice phase begins, placing the user into the beginning of the scenario to complete it without automatic hints/directions, if a user fails a segment of the scenario, they are given a hint and rewinded backwards to try again until they can reach the end successfully.

Nutrien Interactive HGV Training: Assessment Mode

• The player goes through all 7 modules, receiving no hints whatsoever, and if they fail, they get skipped to the next step or scenario. This acts as a final test for the user and all data is tracked in Nutrien’s LMS.

Interesting and Unique Features 

1. Enhanced Safety: A risk free learning environment where learners can practice and rehearse key learning material as many times as they need to, without the need for a costly physical training course or having to experience the situation in a real-life driving situation and be unsure of what the correct action is.
2. Accessibility: The application can be accessed remotely, allowing trainees to participate from anywhere with an internet connection. This accessibility expands opportunities for individuals unable to attend traditional training facilities due to geographical constraints or scheduling conflicts, and allows unlimited users to access the comprehensive training course as many times as they want to, without the logistics requirements of scheduling a physical course between different truck drivers.
3. Improved Skill Retention: Immersive learning experiences lead to higher levels of skill retention compared to conventional training methods. By providing realistic simulations and interactive modules, the app enhances knowledge retention and application in real-world driving situations.

Want to learn more about IMMERSIVE Safety Training and how you can upgrade your HGV Training courses?

Research has already shown that VR training massively increases the effectiveness of safety training, we believe that you can achieve similar results at a lower cost by going for the same type of gamified training in a desktop or web application, it’s not as immersive as VR training, but achieves similar goals and bridges the gap between traditional training and VR training for amazing value.

Shiift believes using video game technology to create immersive desktop simulations for HSE Training can effectively increase engagement and skill retention in all types of training for workplace safety or driver training across different industries. You can read more here.

Or schedule a demo with us to have a deeper dive into how we can take your training courses to the next step with our revolutionary bespoke training application development, whether you need immersive desktop simulations, virtual reality training, engaging videos, or anything else!