Augmented Reality Formwork Assembly Training

CONTEXT EC lists the main challenges facing construction: -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 addressed those needs by creation of innovative training with the use of Augmented Reality (AR) technology. The project addressed H&S issues. As the research shows, workers are not interested in classic trainings. Use of mobile devices (i.e. 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. OBJECTIVES The 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). PARTNERSHIP The partnership 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: Public University, specialists in construction, participated and led EU funded projects before, VET specialists, management specialists, broad contact network PABM: Association with broad contact networks in EU and outside, specialists in construction, participated and led EU funded projects before, VET specialists, management specialists, sector expert TUD: Esteemed University, specialists in construction, participated in EU funded projects before, VET specialists, broad contact network FLC: VET specialists, specialists in trainings, participated in EU funded projects before, broad contact network PERI: specialists in formworks and scaffoldings, sector expert, well equipped training facility UVEG: Esteemed University, specialists in AR & IT, participated in EU funded projects before, VET specialists Each Partner was responsible for co-ordination of relevant IO, according to the application. ACTIVITIES, RESULTS & METHODOLOGY Besides dissemination, project management and implementation activities: A1-A10: Work planning & progress monitoring, Financial administration, Coordination & communication, Dissemination of the project, Multiplier events planning, Dissemination monitoring, Quality control, Impact analysis, Sustainability & exploitation activities, Website & social media administration. 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 outcomes O2: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 & evaluation O3:ARFAT manual (component of ARFAT training system): O4:ARFAT application (software) (component of ARFAT training system): O5:ARFAT AR markers (component of ARFAT training system): O6:ARFAT instructional movies (component of ARFAT training system): For O3-O6: Development of draft version and Development of final version (after testing with target groups). All planned activities were performed and all IO were prepared according the application. 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). For more details please look at the impact report attached.