What We Aim

Anticipated Objectives

to identify appropriate means of distance learning for the training of craftspeople (manual work)
to identify appropriate means of online cooperation in training, regarding functionality, GDPR and data security
to derive success criteria for highly accepted digital solutions
to develop and test a virtual/3D-crafts training system by using sensors and VR/AR
to develop and test a virtual/3D-buidling damage identification training system
to investigate and test options overcoming restrictions, e.g. move sickness
to develop a train-the-trainer system for application of selected tools in training of traditional crafts

National studies on available virtual education for craftspeople of historic buildings – per partner country
International research on Best Practice examples of virtual training of hand-on-training of craftspeople, comparing of functionality of relevant online collaboration and eLearning tools, including success criteria (Comparison paper)
Virtual crafts training curriculum, manual and training material for a selected traditional craft (working procedure like repairing box-type windows)
Virtual building damage identification training curriculum, manual and training material
Train-the-Trainer education for instructors of virtual crafts and virtual building damage identification training
Recommendation paper for overcoming restrictions like move sickness or hesitation of potential users in VR/AR for craftspeople and building damage inspectors

Transfer of identified and tested AR/VR method to other traditional/threatened crafts, other EU countries
Continued education on digitisation for staff members of historic building management institutions, volunteers, students and staff of historic building and sites, including EHL bearers as well as suppliers
Open access knowledge databases for historic building experts, their knowledge exchange and enhanced peer group learning, developed in PRO-Heritage
Permanent knowledge transfer between educational industry, universities and historic building management institutions / enterprises led by practical needs and supplying relevant institutes and students with topics required by stakeholders
European Competence & Community Centres utilised as resource of VR/AR equipment (rental) and location for tests, courses and co-operation
Presentation of virtual training aspects (short versions) at trade fairs, job markets and Employment Agency Career Information Centres as teasers for young people, animating them to learn traditional/threatened crafts