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Virtual Reality (VR)

Virtual Reality.

Virtual Reality.

Trusted VR training solutions that improve engagement, performance and safety, and deliver measurable ROI.

Smiling young man using Virtual Reality headset in gray background

What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated 3D environment that users explore and interact with through a headset or sensor-equipped controllers, immersing them in a realistic digital world.

Why VR training?

Virtual reality has become one of the most effective tools for workplace training. Immersive, interactive 3D scenarios make learning more engaging and memorable, improving knowledge retention and on-the-job performance. Explore the core benefits of VR training and PwC’s study into the effectiveness of VR.

VR lets trainees rehearse real-world scenarios in a controlled, risk-free setting. It is ideal for industries such as energy, aviation, construction and manufacturing, where hands-on practice is vital but real-life training is hazardous or costly.

Industrial VR construction training software example of PPE Training with trainee equipping PPE
US Airman wearing HTC Vive Pro VR Headset doing VR Military training for TMQ-53 Assembly
Why SHIIFT

We build custom VR training around your challenges, equipment and processes, so employees gain hands-on experience at their own pace with no risk to people or assets.

Whether you need VR safety training for energy, construction or transport, our programs give workers the process knowledge and correct actions for real high-risk situations. Trainees learn from mistakes by seeing the consequences safely, building confidence and muscle memory for the real task.

Safe, scalable learning

Virtual reality for high-risk training lets learners practice complex procedures and operate machinery without real-world consequences, building a more confident, competent workforce.

VR programs are tailored to your organization and scale across sites, training many employees at once wherever they are. That reduces training costs while keeping every learner’s experience consistent.

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Immersive VR training scene

Key Benefits

Eliminate Risks

Use performance data to correct mistakes by 40%, prevent on-the-job incidents and avoid compliance violations.

Increase Efficiencies

On average, VR learners train up to 4x faster and more focused than e-learning learners.

Reduce Time

Virtual reality can cut training time by 40-80%.

Change Behavior

VR training can change end-user behavior by up to 75%.

It’s in the numbers

Cost savings

20-30%

VR training increases cost savings by 20-30%.

User confidence

275%

VR training increases end user confidence to act on what they learned by 275%.

Knowledge retention

76%

VR training increases end user knowledge retention by 76%.

Content connection

3.75x

VR training users are more connected to the content than classroom learners by 3.75x.

Devices

True virtual reality extends beyond a headset. We create VR for devices that meet your business needs and end user accessibility.

VR headsets

Fully immersive headset training for high-risk, hands-on and procedural tasks.

360° immersive rooms

Shared immersive rooms that bring whole teams into the same training scenario.

Mobile

Lightweight VR experiences that run on phones and tablets, wherever your workforce is.

Common questions

Do we need our own VR headsets?

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You don't need headsets to start. We advise on procurement and setup when you're ready, and most of our programs also ship a desktop version so training reaches everyone.

Is VR training worth the investment?

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We point clients to the independent evidence, including PwC's study, showing VR learners train up to 4x faster and stay more focused than e-learning, and headset costs keep falling.

Can VR really reflect our site and procedures?

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We recreate your environments, equipment and processes in detail, so your trainees take on the real task and see real consequences with zero risk.

How many people can train at once?

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We build programs that scale across headsets, rooms and sites. Sessions run solo or multi-user, and we track every learner's results centrally.

Does VR training integrate with our LMS?

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We connect VR results and assessments to your LMS through standard integrations, so progress is tracked like any other training you run.

Can the 3D content be reused beyond VR?

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We reuse the 3D environments and equipment we build for your VR across desktop simulations, training animations and new scenarios for other teams, so your first project becomes a long-term training asset.

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Solutions

Safety Training

Hazard recognition

Spot risks before incidents

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Safety Training

Life-Saving Rules

Critical rules as decisions

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Safety Training

Behavioral safety

Stop work authority, used

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Safety Training

Hand safety

Fewer hand injuries

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Safety Training

PPE selection & use

The right kit, worn right

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Safety Training

H2S & gas awareness

The invisible hazard, visible

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Safety Training

Fire & emergency response

Beyond the routine drill

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Safety Training

Toolbox talks

Five strong minutes weekly

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Safety Training

Permit to work

PTW judgment scenarios

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Safety Training

Isolation & LOTO

Safe energy isolation

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Safety Training

Confined space entry

Entries and rescue response

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Safety Training

Working at height

Falls and dropped objects

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Safety Training

Lifting & rigging

Safer critical lifts

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Safety Training

Hot work

Sparks under control

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Safety Training

Line of fire

See the energy path

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Safety Training

Driver safety

Safer driving and journeys

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Safety Training

Electrical safety

Safe isolation, arc flash aware

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Safety Training

Excavation work

Trenches and buried services

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Safety Training

Ergonomics

Strain prevention that sticks

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Safety Training

Situational awareness

Noticing change on site

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Onboarding & People

Site orientation

Inductions before day one

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Onboarding & People

Expatriate workforce

Localized multilingual training

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Onboarding & People

Visitor inductions

Pre-arrival essentials

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Onboarding & People

Leadership training

Judgment, developed

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Onboarding & People

Soft skills

Conversations that work

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Onboarding & People

Safety leadership

Frontline supervisor skills

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Onboarding & People

Human factors

Error traps and defenses

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Operations & Technical

Process & procedures

Step-by-step competence

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Operations & Technical

Operational readiness

Ready before start-up

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Operations & Technical

Technical training

Complex systems explained

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Operations & Technical

Control room & DCS

Alarms and upset response

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Operations & Technical

Crane operation

Operators, banksmen, supervisors

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Operations & Technical

Forklift operation

Operators, pedestrians, supervisors

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Operations & Technical

Maintenance & turnarounds

Outage preparation

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Operations & Technical

Process safety

Barriers made visible

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Compliance & Modernization

Lessons learned (LFI)

Incidents into training

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Compliance & Modernization

Spill response

Environmental first response

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Compliance & Modernization

Hazardous materials

Storage, handling, transport

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Compliance & Modernization

Security awareness

Physical and cyber vigilance

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Services

Content Production

Training Videos

Filmed through our global crew network

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A safety orientation film produced for Milestone Environmental Services.

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Content Production

2D & 3D Animation

Engineering-accurate visuals

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From a 3D animation built to supplement an ADNOC e-learning module.

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Content Production

Safety Campaigns

Sustained behavior change

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The award-recognized Maersk hand safety campaign.

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Content Production

Training posters & print

Site-specific print & visual aids

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A printed lessons learned handbook produced for Petroleum Development Oman.

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Content Production

PowerPoint Materials

Trainer-led deck rebuilds

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Presenting an ADNOC Safety Day engagement deck.

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Interactive Training

E-Learning

SCORM online modules

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Scenario questions inside a client e-learning module.

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Interactive Training

Virtual Reality (VR)

Immersive headset training

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Lockout tagout training with full hand tracking in VR.

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Interactive Training

Flat-Screen Simulations

Desktop, web & mobile simulations

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SHIIFT simulations running on laptops and mobile devices.

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Interactive Training

Digital Twins

Navigable sites & equipment

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A navigable 3D replica of Nutrien's ammonia transfer plant.

Approach

How We Work

Our approach

Analysis, design, delivery, validation

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Approach

How We Work

SCORM & LMS Integration

Tracking in your systems

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Approach

How We Work

Scenario-Based Assessments

Competency you can prove

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