dc.contributor.author | Luxmoore, Craig I. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-03-18T20:58:04Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10182/1515 | |
dc.description.abstract | There are many reasons why both transport companies and the government should consider
training as an important adjunct to their operational thinking. These include, but are not
limited to; safety, efficiency, economy and career pathways.
The training paradigm has seen major shifts with the evolution of the motor vehicle. This
dissertation will look at the development of the simulator as a tool, the literature that has
evolved from this development, how this tool may be utilised and whether this technology
has a future in New Zealand as a legitimate training aid.
While there are several different simulators in New Zealand, there currently is no dedicated
truck simulator employed in training institutions in this country.
This situation is expected to change if DECA Ltd brings their simulator in from America later
in 2009 as indicated.
Overseas evidence has shown that simulators can provide many benefits in the fields of fuel
economy, safety awareness and fatigue reduction.
There has been interest shown in this technology from government, Ministry of Defence and
industry at various presentations by the manufacturer over the past two years. The author was
fortunate to be able to visit Australia and see first-hand how effective this technology can be
in the hands of an experienced trainer. There will need to be similar developments in trainer
expertise here before the full benefits of any simulator introduced into the New Zealand
training paradigm will reach peak efficiency.
To enable industry to benefit fully from this technology, any results that accrue from training
carried out in a simulator must be disseminated to the wider training fraternity and industry as
a whole.
The author is of the opinion that this technology will benefit the transport industry but there
will need to be much more in-depth study of both the simulator itself and the results it
obtains. | en |
dc.format | vii, 64 leaves | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Lincoln University | |
dc.subject | road safety | en |
dc.subject | industry training | en |
dc.subject | truck simulator | en |
dc.subject | heavy vehicles | en |
dc.subject | transport industry | en |
dc.subject | fuel efficiency | en |
dc.subject | career options | en |
dc.subject | educational tool | en |
dc.title | The truck simulator - a training option for the New Zealand heavy vehicle industry? : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Professional Studies (Transport Management), Lincoln University | en |
dc.type | Thesis | |
thesis.degree.name | Master of Professional Studies | en |
dc.subject.marsden | Fields of Research::350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services::350400 Transportation | en |
dc.subject.marsden | Fields of Research::290000 Engineering and Technology::290300 Manufacturing Engineering::290309 Safety and quality | en |
lu.contributor.unit | Lincoln University | |
lu.contributor.unit | Faculty of Environment, Society and Design | |
lu.contributor.unit | Department of Environmental Management | |
dc.rights.accessRights | Digital dissertation can be viewed by current staff and students of Lincoln University only. | |
pubs.organisational-group | /LU | |
pubs.organisational-group | /LU/Faculty of Environment, Society and Design | |
pubs.organisational-group | /LU/Faculty of Environment, Society and Design/DEM | |
pubs.publication-status | Published | en |