VISTA Training has been recognised with a Gold Award for Blended Learning from the Canadian Society for Training & Development (CSTD) as part of its 2013 Canadian Awards for Training Excellence. VISTA achieved this recognition for its innovative TruckLogic training curriculum, used by surface mines to help increase the safety and productivity of their haul truck operators. TruckLogic was first used by Suncor Energy at its Millennium mine near Fort McMurray, Alberta. In a three-month pilot test with new haul truck operators, TruckLogic resulted in a 50 % drop in incidents and a 4.5 % increase in productivity.

VISTA received the only Gold Award given in the blended learning category. VISTA stated: “This honour validates that TruckLogic meets the highest standards for best practices in workplace learning. Its innovative design also provides a meaningful, memorable and motivational learning experience that helps to drive improvements in safety and productivity.”

CSTD also named eight Silver Award recipients in the category of blended learning. Award winners were selected based upon criteria drawn from CSTD’s Competencies for Training and Development Professionals, the standard of practice for training and development professionals in Canada. Award submissions are reviewed by experienced peers in the country’s learning and development community.