Coaching Accreditation
Coach Training Accreditation Scheme
Title of Training Course: Life Coach School Arkansas
Accreditation level applied for:
Accredited Award
In Coach Training
(AACT)
1. Declaration
Terms and Conditions of AC Coach Training Accreditation
• The representative of the applying organization should read these conditions carefully before signing and sending the completed form and attachments to the AC.
• Acceptance of these conditions will be required by all successful applicants for AC Coach Training Accreditation.
• Applicants are urged to refer carefully to the Applicant Guide before completing the application form.
The Provider confirms:
• Understanding of, and agreement with, the AC’s Code of Ethics and Good Practice
• Understanding that the ongoing AC Coach Training Accreditation is dependent upon continuing the organization’s AC Membership
The Provider agrees to:
1. Provide the training course(s) as detailed in this application and the attached documents
2. Inform AC of any significant changes to the course which may affect the accreditation
3. Implement health and safety, and equal opportunities policies in relation to the course(s) and associated activities
4. Be careful not to represent itself as connected to the AC other than as a member organization with an accredited course(s)
5. Advertise and deliver the course(s) accurately as AC Accredited Coach Training Courses(s), and as presented in this application
6. Comply with the current conditions for use of the appropriate AC logo(s)
7. Make clear to course participants that they do not become Accredited Coaches as a result of attending the course
8. Have a complaints procedure
By answering the above questions and submitting this application to the AC we acknowledge that these statements are true and correct
Your name
On behalf of (Life Coach School of Arkansas)
Date: 7-31-2019
2. AC Coaching Competencies and Code of Ethics Used Within the Coach Training Course
Please complete the tables below. If you use other competencies in addition to those of the AC, please enter details in the relevant section. Please refer to Applicant Guide for further instructions.
Section One
Coach Training Course Title: Level of AC Coach Training Accreditation applied for: please tick ()
Accredited Award
in Coach Training
(AACT)
Additional Coaching Competencies and Code of Ethics used during course
Section Two
AC Coaching Competency:
Corresponding Coaching Competency:
1. Meeting ethical, legal and professional guidelines
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
2. Establishing the coaching agreement and outcomes
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
3. Establishing a trust-based relationship with the client
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
4. Managing self and maintaining coaching presence
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
5. Communicating effectively
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
6. Raising awareness and insight
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
7. Designing strategies and actions
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
8. Maintaining forward momentum and evaluation
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
9. Undertaking continuous coach development
How coaching competency is covered within the Coach Training Course (in brief)
When:
How:
3. Hours of Coach Training Course
Complete the tables below. Please refer to Applicant Guide for further instructions.
Dates Coach Training Course has been delivered
* Coach Training Course must be run at least once prior to application
Class-based training hours and coaching practice
Self-study hours *
Actual hours of Coach Training Course
Participant’s coaching practice hours (in addition to class-based practice)**
*See Applicant guide for further details
** in addition to class-based practice undertaken by participants
4. Coach Training Course Structure
Please enter details of your Coach Training Course structure in the table below.
Please refer to Applicant Guide for further instructions.
Module/Unit Method/Resources Content Blended Learning Time
Assessment criteria
Example:
Module 1
Building rapport
Effective listening
Questioning skills
Tutor led discussion, handouts, exercises
Role of coaching & behaviours/skills
Types/models of coaching
Key coaching skills
Communication and learning styles Theory & Practice 12 hours Work based assignment and evidence of six hours of coaching
Total Hours
Class-based training hours and coaching practice
Self-study hours
Coaching practice hours (in addition to class-based practice)
5. Coaching Approaches and Models
Please enter details of the coaching approaches and models used in the table below. Please refer to the Applicant Guide for further instructions.
Please list all specific coaching approaches and models used within the Coach Training Course Please tick indicate with a tick () how and when these are used
Method In class Self-study Coaching Practice
Example: Model used – GROW GROW – Goals, Reality, Obstacles/Options, Will/Way Forward Tutor led presentation
Reading : Observed coaching session Triad practice session
6. Lesson Plan Outcomes
Please enter details of the lesson plan outcomes relating to the training of the use of a specific coaching approach or model that you train in your Training Course.
Learning Outcomes
Number Description of outcome
1
2
3
4
Assessment Criteria Linked to Learning Outcomes Specific requirements
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
7. Lesson Plan Content
Please enter details of the lesson plan for the training of the specific coaching approach or model that you have presented in Section 5. Refer to
Applicant Guide for further information.
Item Content Activity Materials Time
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
8. Self-Study
Please enter details of the self-study requirements of the course for which you are applying for AC Coach Training Accreditation.
Type of self-study Hours
Example:
Reading: Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore
Total hours of
self-study
8. Coaching Practice
Please complete the tables below and refer to Applicant Guide for further instructions.
Class Based Practice
In Addition to Class Based Practice
9. 10. Feedback, Reflective Work and Supervision
Please complete the table below.
Element Detail
Example:
Observation and Feedback Example:
Two triads coaching sessions on days 1 and 2 in triads observed by tutor
One coaching session with volunteer on day 2 observed by external supervisor
10. Written Assessments
Please complete the table below with details of written assignments participants are asked to submit.
11. Course Tutors
Please complete the table below writing 200 words outlining the experience and expertise of each of the course tutors to deliver the specified Coach Training Course to the required standard.
12. Assessment Methods
Please give a give a brief description of up to 500 words of the assessment methods used to determine fitness to practise. Please refer to Applicant Guide for further instructions.
13. Course Assessors
Please complete the table below only if any assessors on your course are not course tutors.
Name of Assessor/s Role Experience, qualifications, expertise
Relevant Memberships or Accreditations held
Example: Anne Browne Independent Assessor 3 years as an NVQ Assessor IAV
14. Course Evaluation
Please complete the table below. Please refer to Applicant Guide for further instructions.
Method used Frequency/time Action taken as a result
Example: Feedback from those coached by the student Twice during the duration of the Coach Training Course – after coaching session 3 of 6 and after session 6 of 6. Results fed back into twice-yearly review of Coach Training Course to ensure adherence to coaching competency framework, coaching methodologies used forming part of the continuous evaluation and improvement process.
