
ApproveThis manages your SENAR Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Education
Why Approval Workflows Matter for AR Training Platforms
Let’s cut to the chase: immersive training simulations don’t mean squat if your compliance paperwork ends up in email purgatory. That’s where pairing SENAR’s augmented reality training platform with ApproveThis’ approval automation creates something actually useful - safety training that’s both cutting-edge and audit-ready.
What Happens When Simulations Meet Sign-Offs
SENAR helps workers practice dangerous scenarios through AR simulations. ApproveThis handles the boring-but-critical part: getting the right people to confirm trainees actually completed requirements. Together, they solve the "cool tech vs. compliance reality" gap that plagues manufacturing, healthcare, and energy companies.
Three Problems This Integration Solves
1. Paper trails for safety audits: Every approved training completion becomes a time-stamped record
2. Cross-team bottlenecks: Safety managers approve directly from email without SENAR logins
3. Version control nightmares: Training updates automatically trigger new approval workflows
Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Suck
1. Lockout/Tagout Training That Actually Gets Signed Off
A manufacturing plant uses SENAR to simulate equipment shutdown procedures. When a mechanic completes the AR module:
- SENAR → Zapier → ApproveThis creates approval request
- Shift supervisor gets email with trainee’s simulation metrics
- One-click approval feeds data back to SENAR/LMS
No more safety inspectors hunting down signed PDFs during audits.
2. Contractor Onboarding Without the Headache
Third-party electricians need substation safety training but shouldn’t have full SENAR access. With ApproveThis:
- Contractor completes SENAR module
- ApproveThis pings plant manager via email
- Approval triggers contractor’s site access badge
Bonus: Approvers don’t need SENAR licenses - perfect for external partners.
Why Your Compliance Team Will Stop Complaining
ApproveThis adds three layers to SENAR’s training data that auditors love:
1. Approval thresholds: Auto-approve routine trainings under $500 risk value, escalate high-risk certifications
2. Calculated fields: Flag trainees who barely passed simulations for manual review
3. Vacation routing: No more "John’s out sick" excuses delaying compliance deadlines
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
Here’s the 4-step process even non-tech teams can handle:
1. Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
2. Connect SENAR’s "New Activity" trigger
3. Map these to ApproveThis fields:
- Trainee ID → Custom ID field
- Simulation score → Calculated field
- Completion timestamp → Approval deadline
4. Set up email/SMS reminders for approvers
Department-Specific Benefits
HR & Training Teams
New hire completes SENAR safety orientation → Auto-approval request sent to department head with trainee’s simulation replay link. No more chasing down managers who “didn’t see the email”.
Compliance Officers
Set approval thresholds to auto-flag:
- Simulations completed <80% score
- High-risk equipment certifications
- Contractors requiring re-certification
Operations Managers
Real-time dashboard shows:
- Pending approvals slowing down crew rotations
- Auto-reassigned approvals during PTO
- Historical approval times per department
The Nuts and Bolts You Care About
No extra licenses: Approvers interact via email - no SENAR seats required
Mobile-first: Approve trainings directly from phones - critical for floor managers
Audit trail: Every approval/rejection includes timestamp, reason, and approver digital signature
When to Consider This Integration
If your organization:
- Uses SENAR for safety-critical trainings
- Employs external contractors or rotating staff
- Has been burned by compliance audits before
- Wastes >5 hrs/week chasing training sign-offs
Limitations to Know About
- Can’t approve directly within SENAR’s interface (email/SMS only)
- Complex multi-department approvals require ApproveThis’ premium tier
- Simulation data passes through Zapier - check your data residency rules
Getting Started
1. Create an ApproveThis trial account
2. Check SENAR’s Zapier compatibility (requires admin access)
3. Build your first Zap in <15 mins using pre-built templates
Final Word
Let’s be real - AR training platforms are cool, but they solve half the problem. Adding ApproveThis is like giving your compliance process a damn instruction manual. Either keep playing hide-and-seek with PDF signatures, or make approvals as modern as your training tech.
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Best Approval Workflows for SENAR
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for SENAR
Create approval requests for new SENAR activities
When an employee completes a training session on SENAR, this integration submits an approval request on ApproveThis for further review. It ensures that all training completions are validated for compliance. *Note: Adjust your approval workflow and criteria in ApproveThis as needed.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Activity
Triggers when a user completes a training session.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create approval requests for new SENAR users
When a new user is created on SENAR, this integration sends an approval request to ApproveThis to verify registration details. It helps streamline onboarding by ensuring necessary approvals are obtained before account activation. *Note: Configure approval settings in ApproveThis accordingly.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New User
Triggers when a new user is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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