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.<\/p>\n
\"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.<\/p>\n
\"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.\"<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\"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.\"<\/p>\n
The VR training is complemented by more traditional work skills training and personal development work.<\/p>\n
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