16 March, 2021 – Marine Learning Systems (MLS), a leading provider of maritime training and assessment software solutions, has been awarded a contract by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to implement a simulation assessment metrics solution.
Marine Learning Systems will configure their enterprise application, SkillGrader, to gather, store and report training metrics from student assessments on the RCN’s Navigation and Bridge Simulator. The project will support the RCN’s efforts to enhance the quality of professional development of their Naval Warfare Officers.
The RCN currently assesses each student on their proficiency as part of their simulation training continuum. The assessments involve hand-written sheets with grading rubrics for consistency and areas for freeform observation. While this is an effective method for assessing individual students, it does not allow for additional analysis of performance over time, across a division or across different training cycles. Digitizing such data would be prohibitive due to the number of data points.
The implementation of SkillGrader will enable RCN to improve on their current assessment process with a tablet-based application that allows their trainers to objectively assess learners and collect metrics. After the assessment, SkillGrader automatically analyzes the data collected to assign a grade and delivers a comprehensive report on performance for debriefing opportunities. The system then gathers all submitted data into a central database for deeper analysis and comparison of performance across the division and across time.
SkillGrader application to be configured and customized for the Royal Canadian Navy.
“The development of the Navigation and Bridge Simulator (NABS) Metrics Project offers an opportunity for the RCN to examine and improve the simulation assessment process for our Naval Warfare Officers (NWO),” says Arvinder Aujla, the Senior Marine Scientist at the Naval Fleet School Pacific. “This contract will help establish a large dataset to enable deeper analysis of candidate performance. The RCN NABS Mentors and Assessors see it as an investment to further question what we think we know and answer what perhaps we don’t, but ultimately enhance the quality of training we deliver.”
Murray Goldberg, CEO of Marine Learning Systems, adds, “in addition to streamlining and further structuring the assessment process, SkillGrader will help provide actionable metrics to support student development, giving the RCN new insight into student competency and trends. The RCN sets the standard for training with their forward-looking thinking and pursuit of continuous improvement; we look forward to learning from this highly sophisticated group and we are excited to support their efforts to enhance their training program with objective skills assessment.”
About Marine Learning Systems
Marine Learning Systems provides learning technology and services to support the full breadth of maritime training and assessment, from effective knowledge transfer to live skills assessment. We help operators optimize the skills, knowledge and behaviour of their crew, in order to improve training outcomes, safety and operational performance. Our customers include prominent operators around the world, such as BC Ferries, Carnival Corporation, Fugro, Moran Towing, Disney Cruise Lines, and more. Our vision is a world where all workers and the companies they work for continually improve their safety, productivity and engagement through state-of-the-art targeted, effective and measurable training.
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