We worked with Calderdale College and the Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust to create a VR training experience for social care students. The project explored how immersive technology could enhance learning outcomes and support the development of future-ready healthcare professionals.
What We Did
– This innovative collaboration brought together education, industry and technology. We:
– Worked alongside T Level students to co-develop and test a realistic clinical VR scenario
– Created a detailed 3D model of the training space used in the NHS simulation centre
– Built the experience in Unity, incorporating interaction design to support student learning
– Delivered a user-friendly VR training tool that aligned with sector-specific needs
– The project gave students hands-on experience and allowed them to test scenarios in a professional simulation setting.
Impact
The VR experience was successfully used by social care students at Calderdale College, offering them a practical and engaging way to build clinical confidence. As one of the first colleges to integrate VR in social care education, Calderdale set a precedent for future training innovation in the sector. The datalogging backend also enabled automated tracking and recording of user performance, helping educators monitor progress and tailor support more effectively.
ClientNCFE, Calderdale College, Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustServices3D Modelling, Unity Development, User Datalogging Backend
