NOBLE MANHATTAN COACHING LTD ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING for application to the Executive and Corporate Diploma. The object of this Noble Manhattan Coaching Ltd’s APL process is to determine a prospective student’s knowledge base and skill set as assessment of their suitability and capability for accessing the Practitioner Coach Diploma (Block 1 of NMC’s coaching programme). This process will either:- confirm that the applicant has achieved the necessary levels to access the course, or - identify that there are certain ‘gaps’ in either knowledge or skills that may be addressed through the completion of certain elements of the Practitioner Coach Diploma, (these to be advised to the applicant together with cost implication) or - ascertain that the applicant would benefit substantially from completing the Practitioner Coach Diploma prior to progressing onto the Block 2 studies. This form is to be submitted together with the Course Application Form Once both forms have been reviewed and knowledge base and coaching experience established you will be invited to complete a telephone interview and skills assessment. Please complete the following:- NAME: _______________________________ PRIOR COACH TRAINING Training Organisation Name of course of study Format of course (ie classroom attendance/distance learning) Length of course (period) Total course hours hours of logged coaching as part of course Qualification achieved - Date achieved Training Organisation Name of course of study Format of course (ie classroom attendance/distance learning) Length of course Total course hours hours of logged coaching as part of course Qualification achieved - Date achieved Training Organisation Name of course of study Format of course (ie classroom attendance/distance learning) Length of course Total course hours hours of logged coaching as part of course Qualification achieved - Date achieved DATE _________________________ OTHER TRAINING APPLICANT CONSIDERS RELEVANT (i.e. considered to have provided knowledge or skills that would be applied to coaching practice) Training Organisation Name of course of study Length of course Format of course (ie classroom attendance/distance learning) Qualification achieved Date achieved Training Organisation Name of course of study Length of course Format of course (ie classroom attendance/distance learning) Qualification achieved Date achieved Training Organisation Name of course of study Length of course Format of course (ie classroom attendance/distance learning) Qualification achieved Date achieved COACHING EXPERIENCE Number of logged coaching hours undertaken outside of a course structure Applicants are asked to complete the following which is an overview of the NMC Practitioner Coach Diploma against which you are required to enter details of any work or study considered by yourself as of equivalent standing. Detail how this work will be evidenced. Evidence may include any of the following: Copies of certificates Copies of documentation – eg essays, assignments, thesis, workbooks etc Responses to questions - during enrolment/interview to confirm competence equivalent to requirements Coaching Log Continuous Professional Development Log Witness Statements – third party testaments used as further evidence of ability (from employers) Graded assessment forms Formal skills assessment during enrolment process Course element Knowledge / skills Study of ‘Co-Active Coaching’ a published book followed by a 1,000 – 1,200 word critique Analytical review of a written piece. Own independent thoughts and values of subject material Work/ study applicant considers equivalent (what course was this part of?) How will this be evidenced? Course element Knowledge / skills Study of the following essential subject areas, through workbooks and teleclasses. Developing a sound understanding of the subject matters and their application in the coaching arena. Conversation Listening skills Questioning skills The TGROW Model Building rapport Beliefs Values Building self-esteem Goal setting Ethical coaching 3 x reflective essays based on the above subject areas Each 1,000 – 2,500 Words Demonstration of a full understanding of the subject matters selected based on wider research Written assignment based on wider research 6,000 – 8,000 words Dedication to extensive study and research. Ability to produce an In depth piece of work evaluating different views and opinions of the subject matter selected. Work/ study applicant considers equivalent (what course was this part of?) How will this be evidenced? Course element Knowledge / skills 3 day, highly interactive coaching workshop Integration of theory with practical coaching skills. Further understanding of coaching models and techniques. Coaching skills practice. Coach mentoring and skills assessment Sound coaching skills developed through 1:1 mentoring and feedback. Demonstration of skill level assessed against clear criteria. 50 hours of coaching Proficiency in coaching skills developed through practical ‘client’ experience Work/ study applicant considers equivalent (what course was this part of?) How will this be evidenced?