Virtual reality gives growers helping hand in training forklift drivers – Newshub

Anna Fraser, head of change and capability at T&G Global, says the company has struggled to hire forklift drivers for a number of years.

"In the peak apple season we employ around 75 forklift operators in the Hawke's Bay to help in our packhouses and cool stores," she said.

"By using VR technology we can replicate the physical environment so our people can be trained safely in a very immersive and realistic way. It enhances their learning experience, and importantly builds confidence, skills and experience."

One of the cadets enrolled in the programme is Jack Manu'a, He says the technology was a great way to become confident at the wheel of a forklift.

"I never learnt so much so quickly. I thought it would be difficult to learn how to drive a forklift in a short amount of time, however we all got there in the end."

The VR training is complemented by more traditional work skills training and personal development work.

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