The portable tabletop rail simulation kit - RPD

1 The portable tabletop rail simulation kitRevolutionise and update your methods. A must have for training, assessing and refreshing rules and procedures Suggested usesThis Simkit can be used for: Training and assessment of rules, regulations and operational procedures (for normal, degraded and emergency situations) Post-incident review: Investigation and re-creation of critical events and decisions Emergency response for emergency planning, tabletop exercises/training Testing and validation of rules, procedures and local instructions Adding to driving simulator use: Increases scope of benefits for out-of-cab procedures Planning of engineering works and possessionsBenefits and advantagesThe Simkit is: Efficient: Speeds up learning and assessment, reducing timescales and increasing depth of competence and confidence Flexible: Change and personalise to meet your requirements portable : A self-contained kit that is easy to carry and store Fast.

2 Quick to set up and pack away Simple: Easy to use and understand Integrated: Part of certificated training aimed at ensuring effective and competent application Fun: Enables a light-hearted approach the perfect state of mind for learning and developmentPersonalising your kit Please note that we can design and supply bespoke track and sticker elements to meet your company-specific requirements. Contact us for more details, spares, feedback and suggestions. 01268 822842 Professional Development, Cranes House, 5 Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3 DPContact us now for further information or ordersThe Simkit forms part of an integrated package which can include: 2 Day course, qualification & Simkit for professional Assessors & Trainers 675 495 RPD 2012. Copy & design rights protected. Patent applied for. 1 Day course for Assessors & Trainers 99A practical workshop style course on how to get the best from the Simkit for traiing and assessmentThis can include some bespoke parts if required 2 Day course & recognised qualification for professional Assessors & TrainersThe above course prices are per person, based on a minimum of 8 people.

3 (plus p&p) Simkit rail simulation kit 395 Efficiency and flexibility Flexible: Change and personalise to meet your requirements Fast: Quick to set up and pack away portable : A self-contained kit that is easy to carry and store Easy to store, setup and use Can be used in a variety of contexts and situations: Training, assessment, refreshing, emergency planning exercises, investigation, procedure development and testingLearner and candidate perspectivesIncreases confidence and competence through practical application. Enables the following: Viewing situations in 3 dimensions seeing procedures from the correct perspective Learning by doing and being directly involved supports adult learning styles Realistic time and decision-making pressures to be built in Practising safety critical communications and related processes Allows for mistakes to be made in a safe and supportive environment Development and testing of correct response in high-risk degraded and emergency situationsSafety and compliance Ensures training and assessment methods match latest industry best practice and regulatory requirements Ensures the organisation can be confident that true competence is being assessed and developed (not just knowledge out of context)

4 Ensures risks are controlled more effectively in line with regulatory requirements Qualifies trainers and assessors to support industry best practice and regulatory requirements Increased confidence of compliant approach at audit or investigation Used with route maps improves route competenceTrainer and assessor perspective Simple: Easy to use and understand Builds skills and knowledge together and in context builds longer-term and unconscious competence Develops trainers and assessors in adult learning and assessment techniques Enables trainers/assessors to accurately identify and respond to shortfalls in a candidate s skills and knowledge Aligns with human factors - learner s logic and spatial awareness Matches individual learning styles Fun: Enables a light-hearted approach the perfect state of mind for learning Integrated: Part of certificated training aimed at ensuring effective and competent applicationCost and time savings Shortens training course length significantly speeds up learning Saves money on equipment a fraction of the cost of a train set Saves time and money on slideshow and supporting resource development Save storage space plus saves preparation and pack away times Reduces time needed for assessment and associated test times Enables assessment of small groups simultaneously Performance and business risk Reduces the risk of critical mistakes being made by safety critical staff when faced with a degraded or emergency situations Helps make sense of complex rules and regulations through practical application Enables candidates to experience a pressure situation (with no safety implications)

5 To help build their problem-solving and decision-making abilities Builds confidence and competence through practising safety critical communications Increases candidate confidence and proves competence for rare and infrequent situations (reduces the risk of individuals responding incorrectly under pressure)