Innovative training solution aims to improve efficiency
A revolutionary training initiative has been launched by UK-based Halo Training, which is designed to improve operating efficiencies and increase profitability. On Demand Training (ODT) is aimed specifically at manufacturers and suppliers of equipment for the pharmaceutical industry. It is an intuitive and self-contained learning package designed to teach personnel how to operate even the most cutting-edge packaging and inspection machines safely and easily.
It uses an exciting combination of needs analysis and multimedia technology to allow machine operators, supervisors and other production staff to manage their own training schedule by dictating the level and speed of learning. Provided on CD, intranet or internet, each ODT solution incorporates animation, video and audio material to demonstrate clearly operating functions and procedures, cleaning and maintenance, and troubleshooting, and to address health and safety issues.
According to John Craig, Halo Training's founder and director, ODT is a major enhancement to standard operating procedures (SOP) and can greatly reduce the time and expense of generating SOPs for newly installed equipment. Providing instant operational information about equipment, ODT ensures personnel have access to training at all times - including night shifts when providing support and maintaining top performance is particularly challenging.
'In my experience, a machine is delivered and installed, a few hours of poorly communicated instruction given, and then the operator is expected to get on with it. This has a negative impact on morale, efficiency and profitability,' Craig said. 'ODT allows users to manage their own training at a pace and level they feel comfortable with. Each ODT module contains extensive video and animation footage - we haven't just developed another PowerPoint slide show; ODT is a presentation medium that truly enhances the learning experience.'
Each training module is devised individually and in close collaboration with the manufacturer for each piece of equipment. Craig believes that ODT will help to boost sales by differentiating a supplier's product and benefiting their customers by ensuring maximum productivity from the installed investment.