# Training Notes

This page allows instructors to view, search, and create training notes for controllers at their facility.

# Overview

Training notes are records of training sessions, evaluations, and important observations about a controller's progress. These notes help track a student's development and provide continuity when multiple instructors work with the same student.

# Viewing Training Notes

When you first access the Training Notes page, you'll see the 10 most recent training notes created at your facility. This gives you a quick overview of recent training activity.

# Searching for Training Notes

To view all training notes for a specific controller:

1. Use the search function to find the controller by their VATSIM CID or name
2. All training notes for that controller will be displayed
3. Notes are sorted by date, with the most recent appearing first

# Creating a Training Note

After searching for a controller, you can create a new training note:

1. Click the "Create New Training Note" button
2. Fill in the following information:
   • Date/Time: When the training session occurred
   • Training Type: Select the type of session (e.g., ground training, sweatbox, live network, evaluation)
   • Position(s) Trained: The position(s) covered in the session
   • Duration: How long the session lasted
   • Notes: Detailed observations about the session, including:
     • Topics covered
     • Controller's strengths
     • Areas needing improvement
     • Next steps or recommendations
3. Save the note

# Best Practices

• Be Specific: Include concrete examples of what was done well and what needs work
• Be Constructive: Frame feedback in a way that helps the student improve
• Be Timely: Create training notes shortly after each session while details are fresh
• Be Complete: Include enough detail that other instructors can understand the student's current level and needs
• Track Progress: Reference previous notes to show improvement or recurring issues

# Who Can See Training Notes?

Training notes are visible to:

• The student being trained
• All instructors at the facility
• Facility training staff
• Division training staff

This transparency ensures students know what feedback they've received and allows for consistent training across multiple instructors.