{"id":1169206,"date":"2020-03-03T16:51:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T22:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mining.com\/?p=1015899"},"modified":"2020-03-03T16:51:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T22:51:17","slug":"norcat-partners-with-vale-to-develop-interactive-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juniorminingnews.com\/?p=1169206","title":{"rendered":"Norcat partners with Vale to develop interactive program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Norcat, a provider of skilled labour training for the mining industry, has announced a partnership with&nbsp;Vale (NYSE: Vale) to develop and deploy an experiential learning program.<\/p>\n<div class='d-flex justify-content-center d-xs-block d-sm-block d-md-none'>\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1561499308230-0'><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1561499308230-0');});<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As part of this partnership, Norcat is creating interactive and experiential training tools which include virtual reality (VR) pre-operational circle check training and exercises for mine equipment.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote alignright\">\n<blockquote>\n<p> As part of this partnership, Norcat is creating interactive and experiential training tools which include virtual reality (VR)  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>These new training methods are expected to lead to enhanced safety, efficiency and productivity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExperiential learning technologies, including virtual reality, represent the future of training and engaged learning and our work with leading mining companies has demonstrated that, when applied correctly, these integrated technologies create an immersive-learning experience that drives meaningful learning outcomes and enhances knowledge retention,\u201d Ed Wisniewski, Norcat\u2019s director of technology, said in a release.<\/p>\n<p><em>(This article first appeared in the\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianminingjournal.com\/\" ><em>Canadian Mining Journal<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Training tools include virtual 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