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Simulation Trainings albeit, having an immense impact on the trainees in multiple ways, are not
widely used by most of the business organizations, Justify, with befitting reasons.

As the name suggests, simulation training is the creation of a true-to-life learning environment that
mirrors real-life work and scenarios. Trainees can put real knowledge and skills into practice not just by
reading books on theory or listening to lectures, but through physical, hands-on activity.

This type of training is so effective as it takes into account several of the  learning styles preferred by
different learners. Not everyone learns visually, or through auditory materials, and simulation-based
training also considers the needs of kinesthetic learners who flourish through practical exercises.

Simulation-based training is a highly effective way of transferring key skills to trainees in a cost-effective
manner. It provides an optimum way for employers to assess how well their trainees are putting skills
into practice, and the decisions they are making in front of simulated real life situations. Learning in a
safe and managed environment provides essential hands-on experience that integrates key theoretical
concepts with interactive, computer simulated situations.

Simulation-based training can be applied across many different fields. In business areas, such as project
management and customer service; the medical field, allowing for practical work in life-saving situations;
the military and drone piloting, factory workers, commercial drivers, and so on.

Simulation training has been shown by many studies to deliver the best learning outcomes, as (when
done well) it provides a realistic, immersive experience in the context of the learner’s job role.

With advances in technology, e-learning software, and our understanding of how people learn, we’re
seeing a rise in simulation-based training. Businesses can save on the cost of assembling large groups
of trainees and reduce risks involved with honing skills for complex tasks on-the-job, while achieving
greater control and insights around performance analytics.

A simulation based learning environment offers a safe way for organisations to help their employees can
pick up the vital skills needed.

There are various categories of simulation training. These include virtual, constructive and live
simulation.

Virtual simulation is simulation which involves people interacting with equipment in a computer-
controlled setting.

Constructive simulation usually does not involve people and an example of this is Science based
simulators such as those used to predict the paths of storms.

Live simulation involves people performing activities in a real-life based simulated setting. An example
of virtual based simulation is a flight simulator

Simulation training is usually used when it is too dangerous or too expensive to allow trainees to make
use of the real equipment in the real world. It allows learners to learn in a “safe” environment, which
permits learners to make mistakes during training. For example it is far better for a trainee to make
mistakes on a dummy or in a simulator than in a real life situation, which is the case in most hospital
situations. Trainers can also use simulator training as a means to reinforce objectives learnt in other
settings.

Limitations

1. Simulators can be set up to replicate real life scenarios; however it is limited in the sense that there
will always be instances whereby trainees will face unpredictable events that cannot be simulated.
Also, it’s not always possible to completely re-create real life situation.
 2. Many a time’s simulators can be very expensive and require constant maintenance and updates.
Not every situation can be included in simulation. It can be time consuming and costly regarding
initial setup and performing simulator maintenance. The more in depth the simulation training, the
higher cost will be.

3. Performing Simulation training does not always generate solutions and it most instances only
evaluates good or bad performance

4. The results produced from simulation may not 100% accurate of how the situation will turn out in real
life situation

5. The results and feedback of simulation is as effective as the actual training provided and cost
involved is higher than that.

6. No real consequences for mistakes may result in students under performing and not being fully
engaged in the training, thus producing inaccurate results

7. No matter how accurate the learning simulation is, there is always some scope for error and doubts
when it comes to the re-creation of real life scenarios. Real life situations can have an unlimited
number of options and not all of them can be reproduced in learning simulations.

Due to above mentioned reasons Simulation training is not widely accepted in real world.