VR Smoke School Vs In-person Smoke School

In-Person Smoke School & VR Smoke School Similarities

There are numerous similarities between traditional in-person smoke school and smoke school on a VR headset.

Both show standard values and practice questions of known opacity.
The visual test protocol of 25 white smoke and 25 black smoke questions is the same.
The grading standards to determine if a user passed the visual test is the same.
A certified and calibrated smoke generator is used for both methods.
Both types of smoke school allow you to earn EPA Method 9 certification.
The EPA Method 9 certification is valid for 6 months.
Opacity observations are performed the same way, regardless of the certification method.

Smoke school can be completed at anytime from anywhere.
Travel to in-person events is eliminated along with lost time & expenses.
Certification time and expenses are significantly reduced.
Testing is consistent and not subject to weather conditions.
In a study published by the EPA, observers certified using our VR Smoke School program were more accurate than observers certified at in-person smoke school.
A smoke generator is only needed once to create videos, significantly reducing air pollution created by hundreds of annual in-person smoke schools.
Private testing reduces pressure from crowds at in-person events.
Students can learn from mistakes by replaying missed readings.
Students can practice as much as they want at no cost. No VR headset is needed to practice.
Students only pay when they pass and choose to unlock their certificate.

Create your free account for full access to the VR Smoke School Program and earn your EPA Method 9 certification today.