Begin with a short briefing
Explain the learning objective, how to communicate with the instructor and what participants are expected to do. Clarify that the emergency is simulated while the rules for using the training space still apply. Match the explanation to the group’s language and experience, with time for questions.
Introduce the controls
Allow time to adjust the headset and explain controllers or hand tracking, according to the chosen system configuration. Check that participants understand how to interact, stop and ask for help. If someone experiences discomfort, stop their session and offer another way to participate.
Keep the exercise focused
Choose an environment and objective suited to the audience. The instructor observes hazard recognition and decision-making, providing guidance appropriate to the session. In a group, observers can consider which details influenced a decision without turning the exercise into a public test of an individual.
Debrief and connect to work
Ask what the participant noticed, why they chose an action and what they would change in another attempt. Relate the discussion to their role and local procedures. Agree in advance how feedback and improvement points will be recorded within the organization’s training process.