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Simulation in training and assessment
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Simulation has been a useful tool for training organizations for many years, particularly where there is a need for trainees to interact with equipment and encounter situations similar to those that they will experience in their working lives. Simulation is particularly useful to develop, assess and maintain competence of operational staff in abnormal/degraded operations. In such situations the degree of competence of an individual can make the difference between the speedy return to normal services or further decline towards an emergency situation. |
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Likewise, competent performance in an emergency situation is likely to minimise losses (in both human and financial terms) and allow services to be resumed in a controlled and timely manner.
What is ‘simulation’?
‘Simulation’ is often associated with full replicas of real equipment – computer systems, motion systems, and high-quality graphics. This is not the case, as simulation in broadest sense can include:
- Real equipment used in a non-operational training context
- Simple applications such as cardboard mock-ups, classroom exercises, or role-play
- Basic computer-based multi-media graphics and animations
- Desk-top computer-based training and assessment
- High fidelity driving and signalling simulators
Our services
We been using simualtion as a key part of our approach to competence management for many years and have developed several unique resources and approaches to assist rail industry organisations, including:
- Risk-based approach for competence management; provides a logical approach to determine when simulation should be used in training and competence assessment
- Simkit®; our unique tabletop simulation resource for railway operations
- Training; techniques for trainers and assessors to provide them with the skills and knowledge to design and deliver effective simulation exercises
You can also find out more about our simulation skills training and Simkit® by viewing our video clips.
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