GWO Safety & Training Forum 2025
Solar Training Fidelity
Type of Fidelity
Definition
Example FirstAid
ExampleSafeSolarWork Realistic loads representative of
Example Installation
Example Electrical Using representative tools, components and testing
Realistic training
Using tools and materials representative for solar
mannequins for CPR and solar installation work, including
Physical Fidelity
How accurately equipment, tools, and environment resemble the real thing
casualty handling
panels Firefighting equipment representative of the solar workplace. WaH equipment and PPE to facilitate pre-use inspections Realistic simulation of team dynamics in a solar workplace ep nr ev si rsounr me se fnot r wMi tHh ahnudmWa nA Hf a c t o r elements
installation to practise hand skills instruments for solar electrical work to practise effective use of devices
Simulating high-stress
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How well the training emergency scenarios Ri necai dl ies tnitcsfiinr suttai liidt y s c a l e sites evokes the cognitive and emotional demands of the real task
Psychological Fidelity
Simulating high-stress emergency repetitive tasks under time fire incidents in solar pv utility scale sites pressure for installation deadlines
Realistic emergency response plan
Realistic fire emergency response Practicing installation tasks using Practicing electrical works plan representative for a utility realistic solar array components using realistic solar arrays,
Functional Fidelity
How closely the training tasks and workflows match the actual job
representative for a utility scale site
and following realistic solar installation checklists
electrical cabinets and following safe work procedures & instructions
scale site
Recreating solar/PV utility scale workplace tasks and procedures for managing safety (eg. apply risk assessments, toolbox talks, right to stop work etc.) Responding to a fire incident in a in small teams relying on limited access to emergency services Working in a utility scale environment team context (large teams during installation, small teams during operations)
Responding to an
Using a realistic training prop to represent the solar installation work setting, including all components mounted and connected in a realistic configuration for inspection. This includes representative examples of common faults, errors and issues
Including simulated solar PV systems with mounted panels and interconnected components required for daily operations. This includes representative examples of
incident in a remote work remote work location sometimes
Contextual Fidelity
How well the setting (layout, weather, team small teams relying on limited access to emergency services dynamics) mirrors the operational context location sometimes in
common faults, errors and issues
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