coaching supervision training accreditation
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Coaching Supervision Training
Accreditation
Applicant Guide
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Contents Design Principles ............................................................................................................................................3
Inclusivity ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Rigorous standards ..........................................................................................................................................3
Developmental focus .......................................................................................................................................3
Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................3
Qualifying Criteria .........................................................................................................................................4
Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................5
Assessment of Your Application .................................................................................................................6
Maintaining and Renewing Your Accreditation ........................................................................................7
Further Support .............................................................................................................................................7
1. Declaration.............................................................................................................................................8
2. Coaching Supervision Competencies and Code of Ethics Used Within the Coaching
Supervision Training Course ........................................................................................................................8
3. Hours of Coaching Supervision Training Course .............................................................................9
4. Coaching Supervision Training Course Structure ......................................................................... 10
5. Coaching Supervision Approaches and Models ............................................................................ 11
6. Lesson Plan Outcomes ...................................................................................................................... 12
7. Lesson Plan Content ......................................................................................................................... 13
9. Coaching Supervision Practice ........................................................................................................ 14
10. Feedback, Reflective Work and Supervision ............................................................................. 15
11. Written Assignments ...................................................................................................................... 15
12. Course Faculty ................................................................................................................................. 16
13. Assessment Methods ..................................................................................................................... 17
14. Course Evaluation ........................................................................................................................... 18
15. Participant References .................................................................................................................. 20
Appendix I .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Use of AC Coaching Supervision Competencies, Ethics and Guidelines within the Coaching Supervision
Training Course – Worked Example .............................................................................................................. 21
Appendix II ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Lesson Plan Outcomes – Worked Example .................................................................................................. 22
Appendix III .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Lesson Plan Content – Worked Example ...................................................................................................... 24
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The AC Coaching Supervision Training
Accreditation Scheme
The Association for Coaching (AC) Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation Scheme is
designed to further the AC’s purpose of championing standards of excellence in the
coaching professions. Its core features are:
Design Principles
Inclusivity
The AC welcomes Training Course Providers from different disciplines, backgrounds,
training and experience to submit Coaching Supervision training courses for accreditation.
The Scheme focuses on accrediting training courses that entail a blended learning
approach with a balance of practical and theoretical content
Rigorous standards
AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation offers reassurance to buyers with
regard to the level of knowledge, practical experience and application of coaching
supervision competencies, all benchmarked against best practice.
Developmental focus
AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation is designed for courses which provide an
in-depth teaching of appropriate theory combined with considerable practical
experience and supervision of that supervision experience, to ensure both personal and
professional development of the trainee coaching supervisors
Requirements
To apply for AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation the course(s) need to have
run and completed at least once with a minimum of six participants.
Participants on your AC Accredited Coaching Supervision Training should be awarded
certificates of successful completion, subject to them meeting your standards at
assessment. Should they choose to apply for AC Coaching Supervisor Accreditation (the
individual scheme)*, this certificate will evidence their Coaching Supervision Training and
forms part of their application.
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Qualifying Criteria
Courses will need to meet or exceed the AC’s requirements for training hours, covering
theoretical learning, practical application, supervision and assessments to be eligible for
accreditation. Training courses will be assessed on the specific use of the AC’s Coaching
Supervision Competency Framework within the Coaching Supervision Training course
and how it is incorporated.
Next Steps
To applying for AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation, follow these steps:
1. Please read the Qualifying Criteria section above to check your course is eligible.
2. Read this Applicant Guide and the other supporting documentation which can be
downloaded from the AC website to assist you in understanding the requirements.
3. Use this Applicant Guide to help you complete the documentation, then submit
your application following the instructions on the AC website.
Eligibility
Training course must
have run at least once
prior to application
Accredited Diploma in
Coaching Supervision Training (ADCST)
Membership AC Organizational, Corporate, or Third Sector Member
Total Training hours 121 hours+
Class-based training
hours (face to face) 60 hours
Self-study hours 40 hours
Supervision practice 15 hours
Own supervision within
programme 6 hours
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Participant Tips
Requirements
To avoid confusion, we recommend you advise participants that they can apply for
Individual AC Coaching Supervision Accreditation once they have completed their training
with your organization and gained professional experience, CPD and further supervision.
Please direct them to the website for further information on the process and critieria.
Before You Apply
Please check that your training course meets all of the criteria for the scheme before
submitting your application.
Fees
On submission of your application, we request that you pay fees for the assessment and
the three year accreditation.
More detail on the
above criteria in this
Guide
Descriptor of Course
• Teaches in-depth, comprehensive understanding of core
coaching supervision models, psychological theories, group
dynamics and systems
• Develops coaching supervision skills and practice
• Incorporates the Support, Development and Professional
Assurance functions of supervision
• Includes in-depth study and application of three or more
coaching supervision approaches or models
• Develops participants’ ability to adopt a collaborative
approach to the supervision relationship
• Includes reflective practice, critical enquiry and group
discussion based on observation, feedback and one to one
supervision
• Works with the AC’s Coaching Supervision Principles and
Competencies and the AC Global Code of Ethics for Coaches,
Mentors and Supervisors
• For trained coaches with significant coaching experience
• ADCST course provides sufficient training hours for coaching
supervisors wishing to pursue Coaching Supervisor
Accreditation with the AC
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Assessment and Accreditation Fees will be reviewed on April 1st of each year. Please
contact [email protected] for the current fees.
Your Application
Please submit your application as follows:
1. Enter all information into the Application form and ensure all the elements
requested as part of the application form are included in the document, preferably a
PDF.
2. In addition to the completed Application form, please submit three Participant
References.
3. If you have any questions on the requirements, please contact
[email protected] before submitting your
application online.
Before You Submit
Please submit your application in full, carefully following the guidance set out to avoid
having your form returned for changes and resubmission. *In the event of this occurring a
resubmission fee is chargeable to cover the costs of administration.
Once you have submitted and paid for your application you will receive emailed
confirmation of receipt of both. Your application will move into the assessment process.
Please ensure documentation submitted in support of your application is authentic and
truthful. If there is any false information that has been provided, this may invalidate the
application and give cause to remove any accredited status awarded.
Assessment of Your Application
Your application will be assessed by AC Accreditation Assessors who abide by a Code of
Conduct which includes the confidential treatment of all information supplied by you.
Applications are assessed using the specified criteria and in conjunction with the AC
Coaching Supervision Competency Framework (available on the AC website).
The outcome of the assessment of your application could be one of the following:
• A pass
• A referral for resubmission
• Not passed
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• The AC will endeavour to assess your application as quickly as possible, this will
take no longer than three months, though in most cases it will be sooner. All
feedback will be given in writing.
• Details of your application are confidential, known only to AC administration and
those AC Accreditation Assessors involved in the assessment of your application.
• Once assessed your application will be kept on file by the Accreditation Office for a
period of three years. You are advised to keep a copy of your application as this will
help you when applying for accreditation renewal after three years.
• Once your course is awarded AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation, you
will receive a certificate of Accreditation, the relevant AC Accredited Coaching
Supervision Training logo for marketing purposes and the appropriate recognition
on the AC website.
Maintaining and Renewing Your Accreditation
AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation is valid for a period of three years, and is
dependent upon your organization’s continued AC Membership.
As the purpose of AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation is to confirm that a
training course meets current best practice, it is subject to review.
For the purposes of continuous improvement and evaluation, and there will be a
requirement to renew accreditation at expiry.
Further Support
A range of support is available to applicants for AC Coaching SupervisionTraining
Accreditation:
1. This Applicant Guide gives detailed guidance as to how to fulfil each section of the
Application Form.
2. The AC Coaching Supervision Training Course Accreditation Overview gives you a
summary of qualifying criteria, and what is required for your application.
3. If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, you are welcome to contact
the Accreditation Office on [email protected].
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Tips
• Read through the Overview and the Applicant Guide to ensure your training course
is eligible for AC Coaching Supervision Training Accreditation
• Work systematically through the Application Form using the Applicant Guide to
support you through the process
• Avoid submitting documentation pertaining to the training course that has not
specifically been requested
1. Declaration
Please find the steps you need to complete your application.
What You Need to Do
• Read the Terms and Conditions carefully and complete the box regarding your
Professional Indemnity Insurance if appropriate.
• Enter your name, Organization name and the date at the end of the declaration
page.
2. Coaching Supervision Competencies and
Code of Ethics Used Within the Coaching
Supervision Training Course
In this section you are required to demonstrate when and how the AC Coaching
Supervision Competency framework and the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches, Mentors
and Supervisors are covered in the Coaching Supervision Training course.
What You Need to Do
Please provide details of which coaching supervision competencies and Code of Ethics
you have built your Training Course around and how you train to these within the course.
For all applications:
• Complete the table provided detailing which additional supervision competency
framework is used in the training course, if applicable
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• Describe in brief at which stages during the Training Course each of these
competencies are met
Tips
• Identify which competency is covered at which stage of the training course
• Add more rows as required to incorporate all of the elements of your course
• Refer to worked example at the end of this Applicant Guide (Appendix I)
3. Hours of Coaching Supervision Training
Course
In this section you are required to record the hours of your training course.
What You Need to Do
Please ensure that your Coaching Supervision Training Course meets the requirements for
the level at which you are applying (see table below):
Requirements
Accredited Diploma in
Coaching Supervision Training
(ADCST)
Dates the Coaching Supervision Training
Course has been delivered* From - To
Duration of course Minimum 6 months
Tutor-led training hours and coaching
supervision practice 60+ hours
Self-study hours 40+ hours
Participants’ coaching supervision
practice hours
(in addition to class -based practice)
15+ hours
Participants’ own supervision hours as
part of the course 6+ hours
Other
Total hours of Coaching Supervision
Training Course 121+ hours
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Please complete the table, ensuring that your course meets the time requirements for
each element.
* Coaching Supervision Training Course must run at least once prior to application
4. Coaching Supervision Training Course
Structure
In this section of the application you give specific information about the content and
running order of your Coaching Supervision Training Course.
What You Need to Do
Complete the table
• List all elements for your Coaching Supervision Training Course from induction
through to the end of the course
• Use your Coaching SupervisionTraining Course Outline to complete the table
clearly showing the breakdown of:
o Modules/Units - induction, ethical coaching supervision practice,
recommended reading, supervision etc.
o Method/Resources used – tutor-led presentation, group discussion, Code of
Ethics & Good Practice etc.
o Content of each Module/Unit
o Blended Learning – state whether it is theory, practice, reflective practice
and supervision, other (such as mandatory attendance at a related workshop
or talk, observation of a video, participation in a VOIP call)
o Time – how long is spent on this activity and whether it is:
▪ tutor-led
▪ self-study
▪ supervision practice (in addition to class-based practice)
o Assessment criteria – what the participant is required to do as a result of this
module and how it will be assessed.
• Complete the total hours spent on activities
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Tips
• Provide as much information as you can about each of the elements of the training
course
• Ensure that the content is a blended learning experience covering theory, practice,
reflective practice and supervision.
• Ensure that the total hours add up to the actual hours of the training course listed
in Section 3 of the application form.
• Avoid attaching a training course outline.
5. Coaching Supervision Approaches and
Models
In this section of the application you give specific information about the coaching
supervision and psychological approaches and models your Coaching Supervision
Training Course covers.
What You Need to Do
• Complete the table in the application form with all the coaching supervision and
psychological approaches and models you teach, not just the minimum of three
that you will cover in-depth within the course
• Do not use acronyms but write out approach or model in full. For example, rather
than ‘TA’ use ‘Transactional Analysis’
• Identify the method used to explain and use the approach or model
• Indicate whether it was covered in the training hours for:
o tutor-led sessions (either in person or an online class)
o self-study
o coaching supervision practice (in addition to class-based practice)
o other
What Will Be Assessed
• That at least three approaches and models are covered
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• That the participant has the opportunity to learn the theory and practical
application of the coaching supervision and psychological approaches and models
used in the course
Tips
• Detail all the approaches and models used within Coaching Supervision Training
Course
• Provide as much information as you can about the teaching methods used
• Avoid attaching diagrams or articles to support your explanation of your training of
coaching approaches and models
6. Lesson Plan Outcomes
In this section of the application you give specific information about the learning
outcomes for one particular lesson plan which focuses on a coaching supervision or
psychological approach or model in your Course.
What You Need to Do
Complete in full the table in this section.
• Select one coaching supervision or psychological approach or model that is taught
on the training course - for example the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision.
• Enter the unit or lesson title
• Refer to worked example in Appendix II to complete the following elements of the
table:
o Describe all of the learning outcomes required as a result of this learning
module, adding in more rows as required
o List the assessment criteria linking it to the learning outcomes
Tips
• Provide as much information as you can about each of the elements of the
approach and model
• Avoid assuming that the AC Assessors have any prior knowledge of the coaching
supervision or psychological approaches and models covered in your course
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7. Lesson Plan Content
In this section of the application you give specific information about the lesson plan
content covering the coaching supervision or psychological approach or model selected
in Section 6.
What You Need to Do
Complete in full the table in this section.
• Refer to worked example in Appendix III to complete the following elements of the
table:
o Enter content of learning module
o Detail activity undertaken
o List materials used
o Detail time allocated for each element of the learning module
Tips
• Provide as much information as you can about each of the elements of the
coaching supervision or psychological approach and model used
• Avoid assuming that the AC Assessors have any prior knowledge of the coaching
supervision or psychological approaches and models covered in your course
8. Self-Study
In this section of the application you give specific information about the self-study
element of your training course.
What You Need to Do
• Complete the table detailing the type of all self-study undertaken by participants,
for example:
o Reading
o Research
o Written work, including the written assignments assessed as part of the
course
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o Peer discussion
o Questionnaires
o Reflective logs/journals
o Action Learning Groups
• Insert more rows as required
• Identify how much time you expect participants to spend on the activity
• Total the hours of self-study undertaken
Tips
• Ensure that the total hours for self-study add up to the hours listed in Section 3 of
the Application Form
9. Coaching Supervision Practice
In this section of the application you give specific information about the practical
coaching supervision that the participants undertake both in, and outside of, the tutor-led
class (whether in person or online).
What You Need to Do
• Complete the in-class practice table specifying:
o Who observes the class-based coaching supervision practice sessions
o How many sessions are observed (a minimum of three are required)
• Complete the in addition to class-based practice table:
o Detail the guidance for coaching supervision practice that is given to course
participants
o Explain how the additional coaching supervision practice of a minimum of
15 hours is verified and include the supporting evidence that participants
are required to submit
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10. Feedback, Reflective Work and Supervision
In this section of the application you give information about the feedback given to
participants, the reflective work (supervisor development) and supervision of coaching
supervision undertaken as part of the training course.
What You Need to Do
• Complete the table with all of the observations from tutors and peers, including
opportunities for feedback; with information on the reflective work undertaken
through journaling, learning and case logs and reflective group discussions.
• Complete the table with the details of the supervision of participants’ coaching
supervision though the duration of the course, including who conducts the
supervision.
• Detail:
o How many sessions, when, and by whom observation and feedback is given
o The guidance given to participants with regard to completing a reflective
journal
o The evidence that is required to demonstrate the participants have
undertaken comprehensive reflective work?
o How many reflective group discussions take place
o How many group and 1-1 supervision sessions take place, and of what
duration?
o Who is the Supervisor? E.g. tutor, external supervisor
Tips
• Ensure that there are a minimum of three observed coaching supervision
sessions
• Ensure that your course meets the requirements of a minimum or 6 hours of
supervision as part of the course
11. Written Assignments
In this section of the application you are required to detail what written assignments your
participants undertake as part of the Coaching Supervision Training Course.
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What You Need to Do
• Give a brief description of all of the written work a participant is required to do.
Please include:
o Guidelines given to participants
o Word counts
• Ensure that the written assignments for your course include, as a minimum, a case
study, a personal coaching supervision philosophy and one other reflective
assignment.
Tips
• Give full details of the instruction the participants are given
12. Course Faculty
In this section you are required to give information about your course tutors, assessors,
supervisors and any other faculty members involved in delivering the Coaching
Supervision Training Course.
What You Need to Do
• Write c.200 words outlining the experience and expertise of each of the course tutors
to deliver the specified training course to the required standard. Please include their:
o name
o role(s) specifically relating to the training course (e.g. tutor, assessor, NLP
specialist etc.)
o relevant experience, qualifications and expertise
o details of memberships of, and accreditations with, any coaching and
supervisory body they have
o add additional rows as necessary
• Write c.100 words outlining the experience and qualifications of any course assessors
who are not course tutors. Please include their:
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o name
o role
o experience, qualifications and expertise
o memberships and accreditations
• Write c.100 words outlining the experience and qualifications of any additional
faculty members directly involved in delivery of the course (e.g.. supervisors)
who are neither tutors or assessors. Please include their:
o Name
o Role
o Experience, qualifications and expertise
o Memberships and accreditations
Tips
• Provide sufficient information so that the AC Assessors are able to identify the role,
involvement and relationship that each individual has to your training course.
• Specifically mention any relevant memberships or accreditations that the faculty
hold e.g. of professional coaching bodies.
Additional Guidance
• Individuals who assess the participants’ learning and fitness to practise may be:
o Tutors
o Independent Assessors
13. Assessment Methods
In this section of the application you are required to describe how you will assess your
Coaching Supervision Training Course participants in terms of their fitness to practise.
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What You Need to Do
Assessment Style
• Give a description (approx. 500-750 words) of the assessment methods used to
determine fitness to practise. These methods may include:
o Formative – monitoring participants’ learning, providing feedback during
the face to face learning
o Summative – evaluating learning at the end of the training course to a
benchmark standard with reference to the AC Coaching Supervision
Competencies.
Tips
• Provide details of how participants’ knowledge and understanding of the all the
elements of the Coaching Supervision Training Course are assessed including:
o Tutor-led training hours (in person or online)
o Self-study hours
o Coaching supervision practice (in addition to class-based practice
undertaken by delegates)
o Observed/recorded coaching supervision practice
o In-class feedback, reflective work (coach development) and supervision
undertaken as part of the Coaching Supervision Training Course
o Written assignments, including a case study, coaching supervision
philosophy and at least one other reflective assignment
o Other, such as a report from own supervisor
14. Course Evaluation
In this section provide details of all the evaluation methodologies you employ to evaluate
the effectiveness of the Coaching Supervision Training Course and further develop it.
What You Need to Do
• Complete the table outlining all methods used to evaluate your Coaching
Supervision Training Course. For example:
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o Continuous Improvement Process
o Written evaluations and feedback from participants
o Questionnaires or surveys
o Learning log summaries
o Individual interviews
o Feedback from those supervised by participants
o References from participants
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15. Participant References
This part of the application is designed to gauge the effectiveness of your training course
from a participant perspective.
What You Need to Do
• Ask three recent (completing within the last 18 months) participants to supply a
reference.
• Send him/her a Participant Reference Form, complete with your organization’s
name and the name of your Coaching Supervision Training Course. Reference forms
are available to download on the AC website.
• Ask your participant to e-mail the completed reference to you as a PDF.
• Submit the three references in the relevant place on the online application
NOTE: The AC reserves the right to contact referees to discuss their references.
Tips
• Ask for references from participants that you have trained within the last 18 months
Appendix I
Use of AC Coaching Supervision Competencies, Ethics and Guidelines within the Coaching Supervision Training Course – Worked
Example
Coaching Supervision Competencies
AC Coaching Supervision Competency:
1. Manages the contract and facilitates the process
How coaching competencies were covered within Coaching Supervision Training Course (in brief)
When: How:
Day 1: Adherence to a Code of Ethics and good practice guidelines
Contracting for supervision work, including confidentiality and anonymous clients
Developing own supervision contract for client practice
Exploring expectations and criteria for effectiveness
Webinar 3: Contracting and recontracting
The psychological contract
Day 5: Developing own supervision philosophy
Reviewing the supervision alliance and updating
Appendix II
Lesson Plan Outcomes – Worked Example
Please enter full details of one lesson plan relating to the training of the use of a specific
coaching supervision or psychological approach or model. Refer to Applicant Guide for
further information.
Unit/Lesson Title Use of the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision
Learning Outcomes Number Description of outcome
1 Be able to explain the perspectives covered by the
model
2 Be able to understand the use of each lens
3 Be able to use the model within a coaching
supervision session
4 Be able to use the model as a reflective tool when
looking back at supervision client work
5 Be able to obtain feedback from observer/s on use of
the model
Assessment Criteria Linked to
Learning
Outcomes
Specific requirements
1.1 Explore and discuss the elements of the Seven-Eyed
Model
2.1 Explain each lens of the Seven-Eyed Model in a written
assignment
3.1 Create the supervision relationship within which the
model can be effectively used.
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3.2 Demonstrate understanding of the model through
practical application in an observed coaching
supervision practice
4.1 Reflect on observed supervision practice in class using
the model
4.2 Include reflections on a client case through various
lenses of the Seven-Eyed Model in a written
assignment
5 Gain feedback from peers and tutors on use of the
model in class
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Appendix III
Lesson Plan Content – Worked Example
Please enter full details of one lesson plan relating to the training of the use of a specific
coaching approach or model. Refer to Applicant Guide for further information.
Item Content Activity Materials Time
1 Pre-course
reading and
assignment
Read handout and one
of the recommended
texts covering the
Seven-eyed Model of
supervision.
Write 300 words
summarising the
model.
Handout and reading list 2.30
2 Discussion
Brief introduction and
tutor-led discussion on
the lenses and
participants’
understanding of the
concepts
Slides 0.25
3 Demonstration
Tutor led
demonstration of the
Seven-Eyed Model in
action, plus debrief
0.45
4 Preparing to
supervise
Plan and prepare a 30
minute coaching
supervision session
using the Seven-Eyed
Model, including
potential questions to
ask in each lens (in
small groups)
Exercise 0.30
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5 Coaching
supervision skills
In triads, participants
practise using the
Seven-Eyed Model,
debrief and give
feedback.
Coaching supervision
practice
01.45
6 Reflection
Individual reflections
on learnings in learning
journal
Exercise 0.15
8 Review and
Debrief
Tutor led discussion Slides 0.20