Within the WP1 the analysis and definition of the simulation-based training methodologies will be carried out.

In the first phase a preliminary study of state of the art will be made, taking into consideration successful case studies and ongoing or completed projects. Particular attention will be paid by one side on the simulation systems that are used, their characteristics in terms of multimodal interaction with trainees and feedback (visual, acoustic, inertial …), the level of integration of the systems with respect to the training objectives. Existing training objectives and programs will be analysed as well, in order to evaluate how the use of simulation technologies has been considered in the definition phase. A section of the state of the art will be dedicated to simulation based training activities performed in the port context and to carrying out a common survey on operational port professions.

In the second phase of the WP1, on the basis of the outcomes of the first phase, guidelines will be analysed and defined. The aim of these guidelines will be that of helping people and/or organizations operating in the training sector in the purchase or realization of simulation-based training systems, maximizing their compliance with the training objectives that are foreseen.

An analysis of a possible metric that will permit the evaluation of the transfer and retention of skills and knowledge to people trained using simulators will be carried out as well. In particular the parameters that allow measuring the transfer of skills will be identified.

All partners will participate to the WP1, supporting the WP leader with their specific skills related to Vocational Training in the port and logistic sectors, both by covering port-related aspects of the initial survey in the first phase, and by favouring the achieving of a fine-tuned calibration of the developed methodologies with respect to their specific operational contexts, in the second one.
 

WP1.TASK1 – Development of methodologies and guidelines

• WP1.T1.1.  State of the art: Survey on Simulation in Vocactional Training in the ports
• WP1.T1.2.  Guidelines and methodologies for VT in the port sector using simulators
• WP1.T1.3.  Performance evaluation of simulation-based systems and training actions