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Augmented Reality Formwork Assembly Training
Augmented Reality Formwork Assembly Training
Start date: Dec 1, 2016,
End date: Nov 30, 2018
PROJECT
FINISHED
CONTEXTEuropean Commission lists the main challenges facing construction, among them: -Training: Improving specialised training and making the sector more attractive, in particular for blue-collar workers, technical colleges and universities.-Innovation: More active uptake of new technologies.The project will address those needs by creation of innovative training with the use of Augmented Reality (AR) technology.The project will also address H&S issues. As the research shows, workers are not interested in classic trainings. Use of mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), modern AR technology and supporting media files will make ARFAT training much more interesting.The need for the projects was also confirmed by the opinions gathered among construction employees and employers.ARFAT also adheres to the ET2020 framework by developing up-to-date VET ensuring the matching of labour market with skill requirements. It also complies with the initiative of "Opening-up Education" widening access to education through OERs. AIMThe main objective of the project is to decrease accident rate during construction works, especially during formworks and scaffolding works. To achieve that goal, training system will be prepared. It will contain knowledge on formworks and scaffoldings, with particular emphasis on efficiency of work and H&S regulations. Project will also help to improve mobility of construction personnel, due to its international content (presentation of practices from participating countries) and Multilanguage form (this will help users to learn vocabulary specific for formworks and scaffolding).PARTNERSHIPThe partnership (6 organisations) was formed in the way, that partners experiences and competencies are complementary in every aspect of Formwork and scaffolding works, and EU funded projects management and execution:WUT: Esteemed University, specialists in construction, participated and led EU funded projects before, VET specialists, management specialists, broad contact networkPABM: Association with broad contact networks in EU and outside, specialists in construction, participated and led EU funded projects before, VET specialists, management specialists, sector expertTUD: Esteemed University, specialists in construction, participated in EU funded projects before, VET specialists, broad contact networkFLC: VET specialists, specialists in trainings, participated in EU funded projects before, broad contact networkPERI: specialists in formworks and scaffoldings, sector expert, well equipped training facilityUVEG: Esteemed University, specialists in AR & IT technologies, participated in EU funded projects before, VET specialistsACTIVITIES, RESULTS & METHODOLOGYBesides dissemination, project management and implementation activities, partners foreseen series of activities to create intellectual outputs:O1:Evidence based learning outcomes (created on the basis of real construction market needs):-Development of instructions and tools for data collection-Data collection & analysis-Definition of ARFAT learning outcomesO2:ARFAT training system (innovative and unique training system):-Division of learning outcomes into VET learning units-Development of learning units' specifications and characteristics-Improvements after testing & evaluationO3:ARFAT manual (component of ARFAT training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)O4:ARFAT application (software) (component of ARFAT training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)O5:ARFAT AR markers (component of ARFAT training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)O6:ARFAT instructional movies (component of ARFAT training system):-Development of draft version-Development of final version (after testing with target groups)IMPACT & POTENTIAL LONGER TERM BENEFITS-Improved efficiency of formworks and scaffolding works-Decreased accident rate during formworks and scaffolding works on construction sites-Decreased death rate in construction industry-Increased awareness of construction engineers, students and workers-Promotion of social dialogue on formworks and scaffolding issues (i.e. H&S aspects, and certification) on EU and national level-Base of knowledge for creation of new and improvement of existing professional courses-Decrease of training time and costs-Enhancement and reinforcement in education and training systems in response to the main challenges of today's world (digitalisation of lifestyle, employment, economic stability and growth, as well as active participation in democratic life and free labour market)