Availability and unavailability blocks
The scheduler supports more than normal reservations. Instructor rows can also be used to define when an instructor is available or unavailable.
Depending on the setup, the form can appear as:
Set AvailabilitySet Unavailability
Recurring patterns
Where supported, availability blocks can be created as:
- one-time
- daily
- weekly
- until a chosen end date
This is useful for instructors who follow a regular planning pattern.
Why this matters
Good instructor availability data makes the scheduler trustworthy. When availability is outdated, staff may try to place bookings that cannot actually be supported.
Typical workflow
- Open the instructor row.
- Select the required time range.
- Choose availability or unavailability.
- Add a recurrence pattern if needed.
- Save and confirm the block looks correct on the board.
Good practice
- maintain recurring patterns for predictable schedules
- update availability quickly when the real situation changes
- keep the board clean so planners do not have to guess whether an instructor can still be used