6. Not sure how big the courses are at the moment, but in enroute they've varied from 8-16 people over the last few years. There is usually one instructor between two students during the actual simulation exercises (the sims are in pairs of consoles), with occasional bonus one-on-one available as instructor resources allow. At significant points - scheduled progress evaluations, or in the lead-up to exams or where extra support is necessary - one-on-one instruction is usually available.
7. You need to successfully pass 'milestone' assessments, which are practical tests in the simulator, at the end of each phase in order to progress to the next one. If you are unsuccessful, you should get another go, after targeted additional training to address whatever issues were identified the first time round. If you are unsuccessful the second time, you go "under training review" and may or may not get back-coursed for another shot. Sometimes it's an attitude problem that brings people to this point, sometimes it's a technical deficiency and sometimes it's just clear they don't "get it".
Last edited by Track Shortener; 30th Mar 2019 at 02:53.
Reason: forgot an important distinction