HR goes digital

Digital elements in training

• AR welding trainer

  RWE Power AG makes use of Augmented Reality training systems to provide instruction in welding for apprentice construction mechanics during their basic training stage. These are expanded AR simulators with real components and applications. A Learning Management System combines theory, simulation-based exercises and real training in the welding booth. The method follows the “gamification” approach, since it combines typical game features with learning processes, which makes it highly motivational. Experience shows that “beginner” welders learn faster and more effectively with this kind of virtual practice.

  

  

  

• Digital Report Booklet

  Maintaining written proof of training is prescribed in job-based training and education programmes for all occupations. The apprentices are obliged to carefully maintain a training record in the form of a report booklet. In turn, the trainers are obliged to ensure the apprentices maintain this record and to review the proof of training at regular intervals.

  Report booklets and other documents can be compiled digitally, easily and quickly with the planning and management program “Magellan” from Guidecom, which has been used at RWE Power AG for a number of years. These can be accessed online from almost anywhere, and can be correctly arranged, sorted and printed at the push of a button. The trainers and training officers also receive an email as soon as a report booklet has been sent. After checking the reports, they can then approve them, at which point the apprentice receives a confirmation email.

  

• VOCANTO learning platform

  VOCANTO is the specialist in digital, computer-based learning. Even complex content is clearly explained at a practical level using richly detailed 3D animations, practical simulations and descriptive videos. VOCANTO provides both broad and in-depth theoretical knowledge for many types of apprenticeship.

  Due to the Covid pandemic, apprentices at RWE Power AG had to undergo training while working from home for extended periods and the application made a great contribution towards enabling their theory training to continue.