'Train the Trainer' for ISO 9606 Courses

This month has seen Adam Coorey (Regional Training Coordinator, Weld Australia) provide ‘Train the Trainer’ courses for several organisations around the country.

Both CQUniversity in Rockhampton and Melbourne Polytechnic are set to introduce augmented reality into their welding curriculum. Soldamatic simulators have just been delivered to the training organisations, with Weld Australia rolling out training to their teachers, in both ISO 9606 and the use of the simulators.

Weld Australia also visited TAFE Queensland Acacia Ridge to provide refresher training to their staff.

During the training, all teachers had the opportunity to use the Soldamatic augmented reality welding simulators and learn about the role they can play in welder training.

The teachers completed training for ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels, once again using the augmented reality welding simulators. The teachers also undertook a real ISO 9606-1 assessment to achieve internationally recognised welder qualifications.

The training was enjoyed by all the teachers—they all seem to be looking forward to getting students onto the simulators.

Augmented reality training systems are student-focused, allowing individuals to progress at their own pace. Welding apprentices learn and understand welding procedures and techniques through a more interactive training method, gaining hands on experience in a controlled, safe environment.

Augmented reality transforms training from boring theory and text books into high-quality interactive experiences that capture the imagination.