"Simulator-based training of forest machine operators",
17-19.11.2004, Joensuu, Finland

Seminarposter (.pdf 1 Mb)

The international seminar was organised by North Carelia College of Further Education, Valtimo . The seminar was a part of a project “Development project in simulator-based forest machine training” and it has offered an opportunity for international conversations with the other specialists of the field.
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Seventy six participants from Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Norway, Russia,Sweden, UK and Urugay. Updated 22.11.2004
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The seminarcentre
Adult Education Centre of North Karelia
Pohjois-Karjalan aikuisopisto
Main building
Kaislakatu 3, Joensuu
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Seminar objectives and the main topics
The objective of the seminar is to offer different aspects for developing and evaluating the simulator-based forest machine training. The main topics will be:
1. The competence of the forest-machine operator and tacit knowledge
2. Simulator-based training
3. The technical development of the forest machine simulators
4. The good practises in the simulator-based training
5. The excursions
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Proceedings

Tampere University of Technology/Digital Media Institute/Hypermedia Laboratory will publish
the proceedings of the international seminar by April 2005.

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The program and presentations
(the presentations are marked with * )

Wednesday 17.11.2004

9.00 Opening of the seminar
Principal Tommi Anttonen
North-Carelia College of Further Education, Valtimo
* presentation pdf (5,2 Mb)

9.10. Session 1: Simulator-based training
Chair: Professor Seppo Pohjolainen TUT/DMI/Hypermedia Laboratory

9.10 Key note speaker: Professor Jürgen Rossmann,
EF-Robotertechnik GmbH. Germany
Abstract:Do it like the Astronauts.pdf
* presentation: link to: http://www.cosimir.com/docs/Keynote_Joensuu_Rossmann.pdf

10.00 Manager Marketing and Sales Kenneth Johansson,
Oryx Simulations AB, Sweden

10.30 Coffee break

10.45 Mr. Luiz Sérgio,
Votorantim de Celulose e Papel, VCP Inc. Brazil.
* presentation: Virtual simulator -vase VCP pdf (3,1 Mb)

11.15 Vice managing director, Simo Jaakkola,
Forestry Contractors, Finland
abstract: Simulator based training – forestry contractors’ view .doc

11.40 Lunch

12.30 Session 2: The competence of the forest-machine operator and tacit knowledge

Chair: Professor Antti Asikainen
Finnish Forest Research Institute, Joensuu, Finland

Key note speaker: Professor Pertti Harstela,
Finnish Forest Research Institute, Finland
abstract : The competence of the forest-machine operator and tacit knowledge.rtf
* presentation: pdf. (324 kb)

13.15 Mr. Dionisio Parise,
Technologia SENAI - Departamento Regional do Paraná, Brazil
abstract: Special Personal Requirements to forest harvest machine operator “ Harvester & Forwarder"
* presentation: pdf.106.kb

13.45 Researcher Kari Väätäinen
Finnish Forest Research Institute, Finland
abstract: Tacit knowledge of the experienced harvester operators – developing the harvester operator education
* presentation: pdf (196 kb)

14.15 coffee break (short)

14.30 Researcher
Antti Ala-Fossi Finnish Forest Research Institute, Finland
abstract: The effect of log bunching on forwarding efficiency
* presentation: pdf (254 kb )

15.00 Development manager Antti Peltola
Plustech Inc. Finland
* presentation: Improving the operator training in the future -Simulator/machine manufacturer perspective
pdf 4 Mb
Visit to the Timberjack Plant/Joensuu

17.00 End of day 1

19.00-23.00 Ice-breaking party
Restaurant Kiesa
Kalevankatu 28
Joensuu

Thursday 18.11.2004

8.30 Session 3: The technical development of the forest machine simulators
Chair: Development Manager Harri Pölönen.
North Karelia Educational Federation Of Municipalities

8.30 Key note speaker: Senior Research Scientist Göran Granholm,
VTT Industrial Systems, Finland
Abstract:
New Technologies and Current Trends in Simulator-Based Training - A Maritime Perspective.rtf

9.15 Senior researcher Pekka Ranta,
Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory & ProForSim -project, Finland
abstract: Possibilities to develop forest machine simulator based education with technology
* presentation: pdf (880 kb)

9.45 Researcher Björn Löfgren,
Skogforsk Sweden
abstract: Simulator as research tool
* presentation: pdf (2,25 Mb)

11.30 Researcher Pasi Häkkinen
Tampere University of Technology, Hypermedia Laboratory
abstract: SIMUBA - Internet based learning environment
supporting simulator based education

12.00 Lunch

13.00 Session 4: The good practises in the simulator-based training

Chair: Vice managing director, Simo Jaakkola,
Forestry Contractors, Finland

13.00 Key note speaker: Ph.D. Paul Freedman, Simlog Inc.
abstract: Simulator-Based Help for CTL Operator Training in Quebec.doc
* presentation: pdf (347 kb)

13.45 Principal Thilo Wagner,
LÖBF/Department 42 Forest Education Centre, Germany
abstract: From the eighties up to the future – the development of forest machine simulators –
A story of success ?
* presentation:

14.15 Service Manager Alexey Sharonov,
Timberjack, Russia
abstract: Simulator as a tool for testing candidates to be trained as forest machines operators

14.45 Mr. Claudenir Fernandes,
SENAI - Departamento Regional do Paraná, Brazil
abstract: Training model and cases of simulators use in selection process, training and recycling program
* presentation:

15.05 Director Eero Ollikainen,
Vocational College of Mikkeli, Finland
Presentation of SIMAGO -MOBILE SIMULATOR -UNIT

15.25 Coffee break / demonstration of SIMAGO environment

16.00 Principal Tommi Anttonen,
North-Carelia College of Further Education, Valtimo.
abstract: An educational organisation as a utilizer of forestry-machine simulator training

16.20 Lecturer Mikko Saarimaa,
North-Carelia College of Further Education, Valtimo.
* presentation: pdf (189 kb)

16.40 End of day 2

Friday 19.11.2004
Session 5: The excursion:

7.45 Travel to the North-Carelia College of Further Education, Valtimo

8.30 Session 1. Working performance in the forest and a description about the players and the logistic of logging value chain. Ponsse Inc., Stora Enso Inc. & Contractor Tapio Myyry.

Group A:
11.00 Lunch in the North-Carelia College of Further Education, Valtimo. Main building. Group A

11.45 Session 4. Demonstration of the working environments in the North-Carelia College of Further Education, Valtimo. Lecturer Jussi Hirvonen.

12.30 Session 2. Simulator-based training of forest machine operators in the Valtimo: Sepänkatu (virtual simulators). Lecturer Mikko Saarimaa and lecturer Martti Partanen

13.30 Session 3. Simulator-based training of forest machine operators in the Valtimo: Sepänkatu (computer class). Lecturer Reijo Korhonen, lecturer Antero Lonka and
Mr. Pekka Ranta
abstract: Forest machine simulator based education
*presentation:

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Pictures:

Brochures:
Second announcement.doc

First announcement .doc

Registration form:
Registration form.doc

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Operating Models for a Managed Logging Process
-DVD video

The ProForSim -project has created "The Operating Models for a Managed Logging Process" -DVD videos in Finnish and in English. It is the first possibility to purchase the videos in this seminar. The price is 20 €/ one video. This price includes VAT.
The operating models illustrating the implementation of a managed logging process present the fundamentals and main concepts of mechanised logging. The video clips are suitable for studying the planning involved in mechanised logging, its management, quality, execution and work safety assisted by simulator sessions and practical training in the forest operating a real-life harvester. They can also be made use of when evaluating competence and when providing feedback. A lot of research knowledge concerning the competence of experienced drivers has been included in the operating models. The operating models can be applied and deepened as the operator’s competence improves. Take due note of work safety factors when practising.

These videos (60 clips, one to eight minutes) includes impartially the Ponsse's, Timberjack's and Valmet's simulators or harvesters. Choose the language and the volume in the registration form. So the videos are available in the seminar.
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Further information after the seminar
Pekka Ranta
Project Manager, Senior Researcher, Ed.M.
TUT/DMI/Hypermedia Laboratory
email: pekka.a.ranta@tut.fi
gsm +358-(0)40-8490173

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