Virtual Training Made For You

IVRY Technologies offers real world training in a safe, engaging, and waste-free environment. With our Virtual Electrical Training (VET) lessons, you can practice the necessary skills of the trade before starting your work on a jobsite.

GUIDE

Utilize guided mode to walk you through how to complete each of the VR lessons.

TEST

Use the self-assessment tool to understand your strengths and weaknesses.

PERFORM

Take your learned skills to the electrical jobsite.

 


OUR PRODUCT

 

Enhance Your Trade School's Curriculum

The IVRY Technologies Virtual Electrical Training (VET) application currently offers multiple virtual lessons, with both a guided and test mode, as well as an introduction to the VR experience.

 

 

Offer a New Training Experience

 

If you are interested in learning more about how your trade school can offer electrical virtual reality training, please click the button below to contact a member of our team. 

VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) IN EDUCATION

Do you want to learn more about our product and using VR in the classroom?
Read more in one of the stories down below!

VR For Education: How The World Already Changes Its Approach To Training

"Learners feel 40% more confident when studying using VR compared to classroom training."

Electrical Apprentice Training Modernized Through Virtual Technology

"[VET] definitely feels real, and the great thing is you can practice this 50 times, and there's no danger."

VR Platform To Train The Next Generation Of Electrical Trade Students

IVRY Technologies launches VR platform to train the next generation of students for electrical trade skills.

VIRTUAL ELECTRICAL TRAINING 

Cutting-edge virtual reality lessons to accurately and safely train the next generation of electricians. VET is a virtual reality training program for electrical school apprentices across the United States and Canada.

 

The lessons immerse apprentices into an interactive jobsite where they practice electrical installations and wiring in a safe environment. Virtual learning enhances traditional classroom teaching methods by improving student engagement and knowledge retention

Learn the basics of branch circuit wiring, virtually. In VET Series 1, apprentices will be immersed in wiring scenarios developed in collaboration with professional electricians.

Prepare students for their labs with 7 detailed conduit bending lessons. As apprentices complete their virtual nineties, offsets, and saddles, they'll learn critical skills such as accurate marking, alignment and bender orientation.  

90 Stub-Up using the Arrow Method

90 Stub-Up using the Star Method

Back to Back 90 Bends

3 Bend Back to Back

Offset Bend

3 Bend Saddle

4 Bend Saddle

 

We are committed to continuously improving your learning experience. We have some exciting developments in the works to provide you with the most comprehensive resources. Stay tuned. 

 

Guided Mode

Students learn the lesson objectives and the assigned electrical task. They are guided by a detailed voice over that walks them through every step of the process. The correct tools and equipment are highlighted in each step so students learn what to use to accomplish their goal.

Test Mode

Students test their knowledge by completing the assigned task on their own. They receive a percentage grade at the end of the lesson based upon their performance. Both instructors and students also receive a detailed report card in their learning management system.

APP FEATURES

Students have unlimited opportunities to learn and practice their skills in a virtual and risk-free environment.

Virtual training is efficient, saving instructors time on learning evaluations and the setup and tear down of labs.

Students and instructors can access a performance assessment at the end of each lesson in test mode.

Interactive virtual training enhances students' retention of concepts learned in textbooks and lectures.

Virtual training minimizes scrap, which is both environmentally friendly and helps save money.

The lessons are developed in collaboration with training organizations and professional journeymen.

IDEAL Virtual Electrician Experience (IVEE)

Experience a day in the life of an electrician. IVEE is a free interactive virtual reality app that's perfect for anyone who wants to experience a day in the life of an electrician.

 

The app gives you a hands-on look at tasks electricians encounter on the job. Using industry-leading tools by IDEAL Electrical™, you'll work to repair the wiring on a packaging machine in this immersive virtual environment.

 

Do you have what it takes to be an electrician?

  1. Troubleshoot and repair the wiring on a packaging machine.
  2. Interact with industry-leading professional electrical tools from IDEAL.
  3. Receive a personalized score at the end of the experience.

GET STARTED WITH IVEE

1

Visit the IVEE download page by clicking below.

2

Hit OK on the "Available through App Labs" pop-up window.

3

Hit the blue button labeled Get. If any other pop-ups occur, hit OK to continue.

4

For those not signed into a Meta account, hit "Login with Facebook" to redirect you to the Meta account login page.

5

Switch over to your Meta Quest 2 or 3 VR headset and navigate to your app library.

6

Select IVEE to begin app installation on your headset. Once it's finished, enjoy your electrician experience!

RESOURCES

Get all your VR and app questions answered. 
 
Trying to set up your IVRY headset? We’re here to help. Simply click the topic link below and we’ll take you straight to the instructions you need.

 

SETTING UP A META ACCOUNT

1. Navigate to Meta

  • Open the Meta Quest Mobile App on your phone. The app can be downloaded from your phone's app store.

OR

 

2. Sign up with email

  • Create one Meta account per email address.
  • NO Facebook or Instagram account needed.

 

3. Provide account info

 

4. Choose a password

 

5. Finalize account

  • Select email notification preference and create your account.

 

SETTING UP THE HEADSET

1.  DOWNLOAD META QUEST APP

  • Locate and download the Meta Quest App.
  • Log into the Meta Quest App using your newly created Meta account.

 

2. TURN HEADSET ON

  • Click the power button on the side of the headset.

 

3. 5-DIGIT ACCESS CODE

  • You will be prompted to enter a 5-digit access code on the Meta Quest App that can be found on the headset.

 

4. CONNECT TO WI-FI NETWORK

  • Click on Quick Settings.
  • Click Wi-Fi.
  • Locate the target Wi-Fi network.
  • Input credentials.

IMPORTANT: Your phone and headset must be on the same Wi-Fi network before you attempt to pair them in the next few steps.

 

5. INITIAL HEADSET STARTUP

  • Upon first use, you will be required to view and acknowledge the safety and training video.

 

6. PAIRING HEADSET

  • You will be prompted to pair your headset to the Meta Quest App.

TROUBLESHOOT IF NECESSARY: 

Check that your phone and headset are on the same network.

Turn on your phone's Bluetooth.

 

7. REPOSITIONING VIEW

  • If you feel the view in the headset is off press and hold the Oculus button on the right controller to reposition your view.

 


STUDENT OWNED HEADSET SETUP

 

1. PUT ON HEADSET

  • Click the power button on the side of your Quest 2 or Quest 3 headset.

 

2. NAVIGATE TO BROWSER

  • Navigate to the app library on your headset.
  • Locate and click the Browser app in the app library.

 

3. TYPE WEBSITE IN BROWSER

 

4. LOG INTO META ACCOUNT

  • Choose sign-up or login.
  • Choose continue with email.
  • Use your Meta login credentials to complete the login process.

 

5. CLICK THE GET BUTTON

  • Scroll down the page.
  • Locate and click the "GET" button.
  • Allow the app to download and install before launching.

 

 DOWNLOADING THE APPS

1. LOG INTO META ACCOUNT

  • Open the Meta Quest Mobile App on your phone.

OR

  • Open your Meta account on a desktop.

 

2. DOWNLOAD IVEE / VET-1

 

3. ACKNOWLEDGE DISCLAIMER

 

4. CLICK "GET" BUTTON

  • Click the blue "GET" button on the screen
  • Allow time for download to process

 

5. PUT HEADSET ON

 

6. CLICK THE APP LIBRARY

  • Navigate to the app library on your headset.
  • Locate the IVEE and/or VET app. If you do not see the app it may still be finishing the download.

 

7. CLICK THE APP

  • To install the app on your headset simply click the app. Wait while the app installs. It may take up to 5 minutes    

 

 LMS LOG IN AND SETUP

1. LOG INTO PROTECH ACCOUNT

 

2. Navigate to my courses

  • After enrolling in the "Virtual Reality, Branch Circuit Wiring" course, click on MY COURSES

 

3. LOCATE DESIRED VR COURSE

 

4. ACCEPT THE PRIVACY AGREEMENT

 

5. SELECT DESIRED LESSON

 

6. CLICK "ENTER"

 

7. CLICK "GET STARTED"

 

7. KEEP ACCESS CODE READY

  • You will be required to input this code when accessing the course in the headset.
  • Keep the LMS screen open while you progress to the document called Accessing VR Course. 

 

 Accessing VR Courses and submitting reports

1. PUT HEADSET ON

 

2. SET BOUNDARY

 

3. NAVIGATE TO APP LIBRARY AND OPEN THE VET APP

 

4. CLICK LMS LOG IN BUTTON

 

5. TYPE IN ACCESS CODE

 

6. CLICK SIGN IN

 

7. LAUNCH TARGET LESSON

 

8. COMPLETE LESSON

 

9. DISPLAY RESULTS

  • Following lesson completion, return to LMS and click the "Display Results" button to access your results. 

 

10. SUBMIT RESULTS

  • When finished, click "Submit Results" to report your results to your instructor. 

 

 VIEWING REPORTS AS AN Instructor

1. LOG IN TO LMS

 

2. NAVIGATE TO REPORTS TAB

 

3. CLICK COURSE/SESSION REPORT

 

4. CLICK BLENDED LEARNING REPORTS

 

5. SELECT SESSION ACTIVITY REPORT

 

6. SELECT REPORT CRITERIA

  • Choose
    • Course
    • Session
    • Lesson
  • Click Submit

 

7. VIEW GENERATED REPORT 

 

VIEWING REPORTS AS A STUDENT

1. LOG IN TO LMS

 

2. NAVIGATE TO REPORTS TAB

 

3. CLICK OVERVIEW REPORT

 

4. CLICK BLENDED LEARNING REPORTS

 

5. SELECT STUDENT ACTIVITY REPORT

 

6. SELECT REPORT CRITERIA

  • Choose
    • Course
    • Lesson
  • Click Submit

 

7. VIEW GENERATED REPORT 

 

 SETTING UP YOUR CHROMECAST

1. CONNECTING THE CHROMECAST

  • Plug micro USB into Chromecast
  • Plug USB into power supply
  • Plug power supply into open receptacle
    • Gen 3 can use display USB power source
    • Gen 4 must use outlet power source

 

2. CONNECT CHROMECAST TO DISPLAY

  • Connect Chromecast HDMI to display device

 

3. SYNC DISPLAY INPUT

  • Ensure display is on the same HDMI input

 

4. FOLLOW DISPLAY PROMPTS

  • Download the Google Home App on your phone using the Google Play or Apple Store.
  • Keep code on the screen

 

5. FOLLOW IN-APP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Click "Get Started".

2. Decide on notifications.

3. Select Google account.

4. Choose Chromecast location.

5. Allow nearby device recognition

6. Decide on location access

 

6. Additional resources

 

 Casting using chromecast

1. CONNECTING THE CHROMECAST

  • Turn on the headset and ensure that it is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the display.

 

2. SYNC DISPLAY INPUT

  • Turn on the display device and switch to the correct HDMI input.

 

3. PUT ON HEADSET

 

4. NAVIGATE TO CASTING

  • Select the "Camera" app. It may be found in app library or quick reference.

 

5. CLICK CAST

  • Click the cast button in the upper left corner.

 

6. SELECT CASTING

  • Select the desired device for casting.

 

7. CASTING WILL BEGIN AUTOMATICALLY

  • Casting will automatically begin on the display. 

 

 Casting to the Meta website

1. SYNC DEVICE'S WIFI

  • Ensure that both your VR headset and the device you want to cast to are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

 

2. OPEN OCULUS WEBSITE 

  • Open the Meta website oculus.com/casting on the device you want to cast to.
  • Click "Log In" and sign in with the same account on your headset.

 

3. PUT ON THE HEADSET

 

4. NAVIGATE TO CASTING

  • Select the "Camera" app. It may be found in the app library or quick reference.

 

5. CLICK CAST

  • Click the "Cast" button in the upper left corner.

 

6. SELECT CASTING DEVICE

  • Select the desired device for casting.
  • Click Next.

 

7. CASTING WILL BEGIN AUTOMATICALLY

  • Casting will automatically begin on the display. This may take a moment to sync. Maximize the screen if necessary. 

 

 Casting to a mobile device

1. SYNC DEVICE'S WIFI

  • Ensure that both your VR headset and the device you want to cast to are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

 

2. PUT ON HEADSET

 

3. NAVIGATE TO CASTING

  • Select the "Camera" app.
  • It may be found in the app library or quick reference.

 

4. CLICK CAST

  • Click the "Cast" button in the upper left corner.

 

5. SELECT MOBILE DEVICE 

  • Select the desired device for casting.
  • Click Next.

 

6. OPEN META QUEST APP

  • Open the Meta Quest App.
  • Tap "Cast".

 

7. SELECT HEADSET

  • Locate and tap the headset you would like to pair.

 

8. CLICK START 

  • You will see the devices connect after you tap. 
  • Tap "Start". 

 

9. CASTING WILL BEGIN AUTOMATICALLY

  • Casting will automatically begin on the display. This may take a moment to sync. Maximize the screen if necessary.

 


 

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At this time, meetings are only open to JATC schools.

VIDEO RESOURCES

FAQ'S

For the Next Generation

 

IDEAL Industries, Inc. has supported the trades for over 100 years. As a division of IDEAL Electrical, IVRY Technologies is committed to training and supplying the next generation of electricians. That’s why our immersive tools support recruitment efforts and enhance apprentices’ classroom learning. 

Together, we can encourage more people to enroll in electrical apprentice training programs and help meet North America's growing electrical needs.

 

711,200

Electricians in the US

761,400

Electricians Needed by 2031

84,700

Job Openings Per Year

$60,040

Average Electrician Salary

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics