Your people learn the procedure on the actual asset, the same layout, the same access panels, the same valve positions, without taking it out of service. We survey your site, build it as a real-time environment, and train inside it.
Most VR training runs in a stock environment — a generic plant, a generic factory floor. That is adequate for teaching a principle. It is not adequate for teaching a procedure.
Our own survey team captures your site using 3D laser scanning. The training is then built inside that model: the same pipe runs, the same access panels, the same valve positions, the same obstructions in the same places.
It matters most in technical work. You can teach hazard awareness anywhere. You cannot teach someone to isolate a specific line in a generic model, because the whole task is knowing where it is.
The same survey data builds the digital twins your engineering and operations teams work from. One site visit, three outcomes.
The training people need most is usually the hardest to deliver. The asset is in service, the expert is on another site, and the procedure only comes round twice a year.
Walk the plant before setting foot in it. Layout, access routes, equipment positions and isolation points, learned in advance rather than on the first shift. Particularly useful for contractors, new starters and anyone mobilising to a remote or offshore site.
Strip, inspect and reassemble equipment step by step, as many times as it takes, without taking the asset out of service or waiting for a shutdown window.
Rehearse isolation on the actual valve positions in your plant. People learn where to go, not just what the procedure says.
Work through failure modes that happen too rarely to train for on the job, with the consequences of each decision visible immediately.
Train the team before the equipment arrives, built from the manufacturer’s model or a scan of the unit during build.
Immersive does not have to mean a headset. We build to whatever suits the training, the site and the people doing it.
Full immersion for spatial, procedural and high-risk work. Best where physical orientation and muscle memory matter.
Team drills, incident command and cross-site exercises, with up to 20 people in the same environment at the same time.
WebGL delivery with no hardware to buy or manage. Rolls out to anyone with a login, including contractors and remote sites.
Reference and refresher material in the hand, at the point of work.
Increased engagement, high retention and reduced time to competency for learners with XR training
Train employees on operating complex tasks and machinery without any risk or equipment downtime. By practicing working on technical tasks in a virtual environment, employees can engage in hands-on practice, mastering step-by-step procedures. and build muscle memory.
With hands-on training on using tools and equipment, the immersive approach allows employees to build their expertise and confidence by learning at their own pace, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world applications.
69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experienced great onboarding.
Immerse new hires in a virtual replica of their workplace, speed up onboarding and reduce training costs by enabling employees to familiarize themselves with the environment they will be operating in and the equipment they will be using, boosting their confidence and competence right from the start before entering the field.
Immersive, virtual training simulations provide a safe and controlled environment for employees to practice high-risk complex procedures as many times as needed without any danger. This approach allows users to familiarize themselves with real-life scenarios, building muscle memory and enhancing knowledge retention.
Mistakes in virtual reality don’t cost lives or resources, and that’s the ultimate safety net.
Our solutions help transform training through real-time, hard skills virtual reality training content for high-risk industries. Discover how we’ve helped customers implement VR training to enhance their operations.
Learn more about our work in creating an immersive office fire training experience in partnership with a leading public sector training consultant
Discover how we transformed induction training using the Luminous XR platform for a leading operational and environmental company.
Identify your training goals, whether it’s mastering scaffold assembly or safely operating heavy machinery. We’ll build VR modules that align with your unique needs.
Our team works closely with your subject matter experts to document step-by-step procedures, ensuring every process is faithfully replicated in VR.
Our skilled 3D artists recreate your construction site and equipment in detail, providing an immersive, realistic training experience.
We develop, test, and build your custom training modules, ensuring your workforce receives the highest quality training experience.
Once your training modules are complete, access them via a branded PORTAL, where trainers and trainees can schedule sessions, track progress, and review individual performance data.
Ensure employees are knowledgeable, alert, and able to identify hazards with our VR hazard recognition course.
Make safety a priority with our engaging VR safety skills course complete with modules in confined spaces, working at heights, hot work and more.
Extended Reality is the umbrella term for any technology that alters reality using digital elements to create real-world environments. Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality are all different types of Extended Reality. To learn more visit our comparison blog between AR, VR, MR & XR.
VR represents a powerful solution for hard-skill employee training. The technology uses simulated virtual environments to create risk free training – beneficial for organizations operating in industries operating in hazardous environments. VR training helps equipping workers with the necessary skills in a safe environment before they enter the field.
The cost for VR training varies based on the business objectives your organization is hoping to achieve. The cost depends on factors like – if you’re looking for bespoke or off-the-shelf content, the number of scenarios and number of headsets and complexity of design.
VR in workplace training has several advantages contributing to a positive ROI including – higher knowledge retention rate, better skill development, minimizing risks, and reducing costs associated with traditional training.
VR training has the following benefits compared to traditional training:
Companies use VR to train employees on hard and soft skills. We offer hard skill training for enterprises operating in hazardous industries including but not limited to energy, oil & gas, defense, aerospace and manufacturing. Across these industries we can deliver several use cases including safety training, technical training, troubleshooting, teamwork & collaboration, and onboarding.
Yes – in the long term, VR training is more cost effective than traditional training.
According to a study conducted by PwC, training in immersive environments is more cost-effective in the long term as it takes less time to cover the same content, making it a better investment. The study estimates VR having 52% cost reduction with 3,000 students and 64% reduction with 10,000 students.
If you’re completely new to VR training, our XR Envisioning Workshops are a great introduction to learning about the technology, hardware and how it fits into your business. You can book a workshop slot where the Luminous team will come to you and run a two day workshop with your team. If you know what training content you require and are ready to chat to one of our team, then you can skip the workshop and book a demo with us.
No. The same scenario can run on a VR headset, on desktop, in a browser or on a tablet. A headset gives the strongest sense of presence and suits spatial and physical tasks. Desktop and browser delivery reaches everyone with a login, including contractors, with no hardware to manage. Most programs we deliver use more than one.
Not always. Off-the-shelf modules use a generic industrial environment, which is fine for teaching a principle. Where the layout itself is part of the task — isolation points, access routes, equipment positions — we survey your site with 3D laser scanning and build the training inside that model. Most technical training needs it. Most awareness training does not.
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