Online Enrolments

This introduction is for you if you are thinking of starting a career as a childminder
During this session you will be able to discuss and explore the role of a childminder and what it means to provide safe care and education for young children.

The session will be taken by an experienced CALAT Early Years Tutor with considerable knowledge of the requirements for childminders.

On completion of the course you will be given a date for an individual interview should you wish to apply for the childminding course at CALAT

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This course offers learners an opportunity to develop their skills in using accounting software. By the end of the course you will be able to understand the benefits and risks of using accounting software, set up accounts, record bank and cash transactions and produce reports using accounting software.

To be considered for a place on an upcoming course you will need to attend an information & Assessment session to be held at 10:00 online via zoom on the following date(s):

Wednesday 6th January 2021
Thursday 7th January 2021

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available.

If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 62604 for more information.

NB: If you have registered with the AAT within the last 12 months please bring proof at the time of enrolment. The £44 registration fee will then be deducted from the total cost of the course.

Please look in the additional summary for further information and course requirements.

Help with Fees/Childcare:
A Learner Support Fund is available to those that are on a low household income and offers up to 90% off the cost of your course though eligibility criteria may vary during the academic year or term in which your course is running.

Our Childcare Support Fund is also available upon request.

Please bring along proof of your income (or any benefits you may be in receipt of) to your assessment/information session as well as ID such as a driving licence, bank card, passport or Home Office letter. Accredited courses are free to those in receipt of certain benefits (dependent also on household income).

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This course offers an introduction to the essential skills in single entry bookkeeping. The qualification is suitable for those learners who wish to acquire basic bookkeeping skills and for those who are preparing to enter a bookkeeping job role. It is also suitable for those who are already employed in bookkeeping roles, those wishing to develop their skills and small business owners who want to do their own books.

PLEASE CALL 020 8726 6000 ext. or 62604 or email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk to enquire about upcoming courses.

To be considered for a place on an upcoming course you will need to attend an information & assessment session to be held at 10:00 online via zoom on the following date(s):

Wednesday 6th January 2021
Thursday 7th January 2021.

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 62604 for more information.

Please look in the additional summary for further information and course requirements.

Help with Fees/Childcare:
A Learner Support Fund is available to those that are on a low household income and offers up to 90% off the cost of your course though eligibility criteria may vary during the academic year or term in which your course is running.

Our Childcare Support Fund is also available upon request.

Please bring along proof of your income (or any benefits you may be in receipt of) to your assessment/information session as well as ID such as a driving licence, bank card, passport or Home Office letter. Accredited courses are free to those in receipt of certain benefits (dependent also on household income).

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ALDD Accredited courses

ALDD Accredited courses

All ALDD courses are for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. If you do not have a learning difficulty or disability you cannot enrol on any of these courses

These courses are free for those with qualifying benefits and looking for work either now or in the future. Reductions are available for those on low income.

You can only enrol online once you have been offered a place and been given a course code. You will need to arrange an appointment online with tracey.scott@croydon.gov.uk to show your proof of benefit which must be no older than six months before you can enrol online.

Please search below for the course code and then complete your enrolment.

If you are unable to enrol on line, please contact tracey.scott@croydon.gov.uk and she will arrange an appointment for you to pay over the phone by debit or credit card or to come and enrol at Strand House
For all other enquiries about enrolments, please contact tracey.scott@croydon.gov.uk.

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This course is for people that hold a Level 3 Early Years or Childcare Qualification.

Learners are required to be employed in an Early Years setting at Level 3 to complete this Qualification.

The course will build knowledge and Understanding of all aspects of early years practice to develop skills to prepare you for the role of Leadership and Management in an Early Years setting.

Attendance at an information / interview session and English and Math’s assessment is required before you can enrol on this course.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course.

Due to Covid -19 the assessment process will be on line

To book an assessment, you will need to register on our website.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

Click on the button to book onto an assessment on your preferred date, see below for dates. You will then be sent an application form to complete before that date. Once the application form has been received an online assessment and interview will be arranged.

September: 10th,11th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th

You may wish to apply for the Advanced Learner Loan for this course in order to pay the fees, alternatively you can pay the fees yourself. Enrolment details including how to pay fees will be discussed at your interview.

Please bring in documentation such as passport etc on the information/interview session so we can complete eligibility.

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions.To contact a member of staff in the early years team please call 020 8726 6000 extension 18361. Alternatively email training4care@croydon.gov.uk.

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Summary

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE
This course in now being taught Online.

An Online interactive Seminar using high resolution images and engaging activities that provide an insight into the life and times, Art and techniques of the Artists concerned. Invaluable for people new to Art history and those with some experience

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail creativearts@croydon.gov.uk

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Summary

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE
This course in being taught Online.

An Online interactive presentation using high resolution images and engaging activities that provide an insight into the life and times, history and techniques of the Impressionist Artists. Invaluable for people new to Art history and those with some experience. Get more out of your gallery visit and your experience of Art around Europe with this popular CALAT course.

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Are you seeking a career in the health and social care sector? Then this introductory course is for you.

You will be supported to look for work within the sector as well as working towards a level 1 City & Guilds award. The programme offers an excellent progression route to the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, the nationally recognised professional qualification in care work.This course will help you:

* Understand more about working in health and social care
* Develop the English skills needed to work in care
* Gain a recognised certificate in literacy
* Develop job search and interview skills

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

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This short course is for you if you are interested in working with young children and do not have an existing childcare qualification. The course includes an opportunity to visit an Early Years setting. Successful completion of the course allows you to work in or be a volunteer in a supervised capacity in an Early Years setting and you can apply to join the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Early Years Care and Education.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .


Alternatively, to arrange an online assessment and information / interview session, you will need to register and then select a date.

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This course will provide you with a recognised qualification in Business Administration and is ideal for anyone wishing to update skills or enter this area of work. The course will give you the skills to work in an administrative environment producing a variety of business documents, undertaking practical activities and gain confidence in verbal communication.

PLEASE CALL 020 8726 6000 ext. 62604 or email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk to enquire about this or other upcoming courses.

To be considered for a place on this course you will need to attend an information & assessment session to be held at 10:00 online via zoom on the following upcoming date(s):

Tuesday 15th December 2020
Thursday 17th December 2020

Click on the 'Enrol' button on the main course information screen to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 62604 for more information.

Please look in the additional summary for further information and course requirements.

Help with Fees/Childcare:
A Learner Support Fund is available to those that are on a low household income and offers up to 90% off the cost of your course though eligibility criteria may vary during the academic year or term in which your course is running.

Our Childcare Support Fund is also available upon request.

Please bring along proof of your income (or any benefits you may be in receipt of) to your assessment/information session as well as ID such as a driving licence, bank card, passport or Home Office letter. Accredited courses are free to those in receipt of certain benefits (dependent also on household income).

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This qualification aims to develop existing knowledge, understanding and skills needed by an employee in an administrative role. The course is ideal for those who wish to extend their knowledge of administration and computing whilst gaining a recognised Level 2 qualification within 12 weeks.

PLEASE CALL 020 8726 6000 ext. 62604 or email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk to enquire about this or other upcoming courses.

To be considered for a place on this course you will need to attend an information & assessment session to be held at 10:00 online via zoom on the following upcoming date(s):

Tuesday 15th December 2020
Thursday 17th December 2020.

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 62604 for more information.

Please look in the additional summary for further information and course requirements.

Help with Fees/Childcare:
Discretionary Learner Support is offered to those that are on a low household income and offers up to 90% off the cost of your course though eligibility criteria may vary during the academic year or term in which your course is running.

Our Childcare Support Fund is also available upon request.

Please bring along proof of your income (or any benefits you may be in receipt of) to your assessment/information session as well as ID such as a driving licence, bank card, passport or Home Office letter. Accredited courses are free to those in receipt of certain benefits (dependent also on household income).

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If you are thinking about a career in Care but not sure where to start or which course to do :
The Care Sector is one of the biggest employers in Croydon and the surrounding areas.
Since COVID there are now even more job opportunities for people to work in Care and make a real difference to people’s lives .
CALAT are offering NCFECACHE L2 Certificate in Health and Social Care which with completion of a care placement and employment status (when government guidance regarding COVID allow ) would allow learners to apply to either L2 Fast Track Adult Care Diploma , OR dependant on job role L3 Diploma in Adult Care.

Course requirements :
Have completed Level 1 In Health and Social Care
Have access to laptop or computer to access online learning sessions with tutor and word process assignments
Level 1 minimum English skills ( evidenced by assessment with CALAT )

Course details :
One day pw
9.30-3.00pm for 24 weeks
Online class sessions with LASER Learning online resource to support additional work for assignments
Introductory sessions at the CALAT centre in line with COVID guidelines


Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

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This course is for those who may have completed a relevant course in either Childcare or Health and Social Care or who may have relevant experience either volunteering or working with children or Young People and who want to gain further insight in order to work effectively with ages 5-18 years.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

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If you are interested in working as a home based childminder this is the course for you.Taught by experienced tutors, this short 12 week course will give you the basic knowledge and understanding to set up your childminding business on completion of the course. This qualification is accepted by Ofsted to run a home based childcare setting.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

Courses

Summary

This course will be held at our Strand Centre unless government rules regarding COVID-19 prohibit in class learning. Under this circumstance courses would move online partially or totally.


This is a course for beginners. Students need to know how to thread and use the basic stitches on a sewing machine. Students will use the college sewing machines, but will also need a sewing machine at home. Learners will be taught basic sewing techniques, such as seams, hems and construction related to a top, after completion of basic sewing methods students will have the opportunity to make a simple top.

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Summary

This course will be held at our Strand Centre unless government rules regarding COVID-19 prohibit in class learning. Under this circumstance courses would move online partially or totally


This course will enable students to make a garment using a commercial pattern. During the first lesson the tutor will discuss with each student a suitable project according to level of experience. Students will learn how to take accurate body measurements and choose a suitable size, making any necessary fitting alterations to the pattern. The tutor will advise on fabric type, quantity and notions required. Students will learn how to locate pattern pieces, lay, pin and cut the fabric accurately. You will learn how to read a commercial pattern and select the most suitable method of construction for your fabric and style of garment. As well as group demonstration and one to one tuition, students will learn from each other with constant discussion and small group demonstrations when required. More experienced students will work on more challenging projects, testing their ability with a more demanding pattern and tricky fabrics.

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Course Summary

Our ICT courses are delivered online using Zoom (except beginners, which are classroom based) so you will need the following –

- A computer at home (with a camera)
- Internet connection
- Email address
- Microsoft Office programmes – Word, Excel, Powerpoint

To be considered for enrolment on this course you will need to complete a Computing/IT assessment and attend an information session which will be held online using Zoom video conferencing (details of this will be emailed to you once your information session has been booked).

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

You first need to:
- Click on the Register button to create an account – enter your name/email address and a password
- Search for the ICT course that you are interested in
- Click on the ‘Enrol’ button below the course description – this will add the course to “My Course
Shopping Basket”

Once this has been done you may need to:
- Log back into your account with email address and password
- Click on “My Enrolments” – top of screen
- Click on the course in your “My Enrolments
- On the drop down box choose date and time for your information session
- You will receive an email to confirm your session is booked

Once you have booked your information session and it has been confirmed by email you will then be contacted by email with information for your initial assessment and information session.

If you have any queries please email philip.deakin@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 50121 or 52509 for more information.

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This qualification will enable you to develop the skills required to deliver efficient and reliable customer service. It is aimed at those who are new to or wish to develop skills and understanding in a broader range of customer service practice.

PLEASE CALL 020 8726 6000 ext. or 62604 or email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk to enquire about upcoming courses.

To be considered for a place on an upcoming course you will need to attend an information & assessment session to be held at 10:00 online via zoom on the following date(s):

Saturday 9th January 2021

Please look in the additional summary for further information and course requirements.

Help with Fees/Childcare:

A Learner Support Fund is available to those that are on a low household income and offers up to 90% off the cost of your course though eligibility criteria may vary during the academic year or term in which your course is running.

Our Childcare Support Fund is also available upon request.

Please bring along proof of your income (or any benefits you may be in receipt of) to your assessment/information session as well as ID such as a driving licence, bank card, passport or Home Office letter. Accredited courses are free to those in receipt of certain benefits (dependent also on household income).

Courses

Course Summary

Our ICT courses are delivered online using Zoom (except beginners, which are classroom based) so you will need the following –

- A computer at home (with a camera)
- Internet connection
- Email address
- Microsoft Office programmes – Word, Excel, Powerpoint

To be considered for enrolment on this course you will need to complete a Computing/IT assessment and attend an information session which will be held online using Zoom video conferencing (details of this will be emailed to you once your information session has been booked).

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

You first need to:
- Click on the Register button to create an account – enter your name/email address and a password
- Search for the ICT course that you are interested in
- Click on the ‘Enrol’ button below the course description – this will add the course to “My Course
Shopping Basket”

Once this has been done you may need to:
- Log back into your account with email address and password
- Click on “My Enrolments” – top of screen
- Click on the course in your “My Enrolments
- On the drop down box choose date and time for your information session
- You will receive an email to confirm your session is booked

Once you have booked your information session and it has been confirmed by email you will then be contacted by email with information for your initial assessment and information session.

If you have any queries please email philip.deakin@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 50121 or 52509 for more information.

Courses

Course Summary

Our ICT courses are delivered online using Zoom (except beginners, which are classroom based) so you will need the following –

- A computer at home (with a camera)
- Internet connection
- Email address
- Microsoft Office programmes – Word, Excel, Powerpoint

To be considered for enrolment on this course you will need to complete a Computing/IT assessment and attend an information session which will be held online using Zoom video conferencing (details of this will be emailed to you once your information session has been booked).

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

You first need to:
- Click on the Register button to create an account – enter your name/email address and a password
- Search for the ICT course that you are interested in
- Click on the ‘Enrol’ button below the course description – this will add the course to “My Course
Shopping Basket”

Once this has been done you may need to:
- Log back into your account with email address and password
- Click on “My Enrolments” – top of screen
- Click on the course in your “My Enrolments
- On the drop down box choose date and time for your information session
- You will receive an email to confirm your session is booked

Once you have booked your information session and it has been confirmed by email you will then be contacted by email with information for your initial assessment and information session.

If you have any queries please email philip.deakin@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 50121 or 52509 for more information.

Courses

Course Outline

Our ICT courses are delivered online using Zoom (except beginners, which are classroom based) so you will need the following –

- A computer at home (with a camera)
- Internet connection
- Email address
- Microsoft Office programmes – Word, Excel, Powerpoint

To be considered for enrolment on this course you will need to complete a Computing/IT assessment and attend an information session which will be held online using Zoom video conferencing (details of this will be emailed to you once your information session has been booked).

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

You first need to:
- Click on the Register button to create an account – enter your name/email address and a password
- Search for the ICT course that you are interested in
- Click on the ‘Enrol’ button below the course description – this will add the course to “My Course
Shopping Basket”

Once this has been done you may need to:
- Log back into your account with email address and password
- Click on “My Enrolments” – top of screen
- Click on the course in your “My Enrolments
- On the drop down box choose date and time for your information session
- You will receive an email to confirm your session is booked

Once you have booked your information session and it has been confirmed by email you will then be contacted by email with information for your initial assessment and information session.

If you have any queries please email philip.deakin@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 50121 or 52509 for more information.

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Level 3 Diploma for Children’s Workforce – Early Years Educator

This qualification is an excellent opportunity for you to progress your career.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

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Children and Young Persons Workforce Level 3

This qualification is an excellent opportunity for you to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas and suitable for anyone who works or wants to work at a supervisory level in the children and young people’s workforce.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

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Health & Social Care L3 Diploma

This qualification is an excellent opportunity for you to progress your career.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

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This course is for carers or support workers who are currently working within the adult health and social care sector and want to gain this nationally recognised qualification. You will develop and extend your practice and learn about the legislation that underpins the health and social care sector.

The course requires you to have a minimum of 3 months experience of working in the adult health and social care setting and you should be working approximately 10 hours per week.

Attendance at an English and Maths assessment and information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course. These will be held at Clock Tower Croydon each week from 14th Oct 2020 and then every Wednesday.

YOU MUST BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE AS NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO ADHERE TO COVID 19 GUIDANCE.

Do not attend the CALAT centre at Clock Tower if you do not have a confirmed date and time for interview and assessment. You will not be seen without a confirmed interview date and time.
Please wear a face covering at all times and sanitise on arrival and on leaving the centre.
Please do not attend should you have any of the symptoms of coronavirus.
Please email training4care@croydon.gov.uk to confirm a date and time, or if you have any questions .

Courses

Summary

This course will be held at our Strand Centre unless government rules regarding COVID-19 prohibit in class learning. Under this circumstance courses would move online partially or totally.



During this course students will learn how to use the sewing equipment and be aware of safety regulations within the sewing room. Using various forms of reference students will select a skirt design to construct, they will choose appropriate fabric and haberdashery and sample techniques before making the final garment. Students will present a final garment together with evidence of research including sketches, techniques, fabric samples with written and visual documents.

Course fees over £120.00 may be made by Standing Order.
If you are on a low income paying the full fee, you may be eligible to apply for Discretionary Learner Support Fund. For further details please read ‘Help with Fees’ listed under Enrolment Information.

Please note that enrolment of this course is subject to attending an information and guidance assessment session to ensure that the course is appropriate for you.

Information and Guidance sessions are on the following dates:

Wednesday 9 December 18.00 - 19.00 and 19.00 - 20.00
Wednesday 6 January 2021 18.00 - 19.00 and 19.00 - 20.00

These sessions will take place via Zoom with the Tutor. Please bring along your sewing machine, thread and some squares of cotton fabric


Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions.

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Summary

IMPORTANT
Please note this course with be taught online.

Taster Course in Clothes Making

This is a two-hour course to give a taste of what clothes making courses are about, a chance to attend a sewing class and see if they are suitable for you. You will require a zoom account, a good Wi-Fi connection and basic IT skills. ADDITIONAL COSTS TO STUDENTS: A sewing machine, ½ a metre of medium weight cotton fabric, fabric scissors, a tape measure, dressmaking pins, hand sewing needles and a good quality sewing thread (gutermann sew all thread advised). Please contact the college if you are unsure of what to buy

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Summary

IMPORTANT
Please note this course with be taught online.

Taster Course in Clothes Making
This is a two-and-a-half-hour course to give a taste of what clothes making courses are about, a chance to attend a sewing classes and see if it is suitable for you. You will require a zoom account, a good Wi-Fi connection and basic IT skills. You will need A sewing machine, 1 metre of white or brown paper, 1 metre of durable cotton fabric, fabric scissors, paper scissors, a ruler, a pencil, a tape measure, dressmaking pins, a good quality sewing thread (gutermann sew all thread advised). Please contact the college if you are unsure of what to buy

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Free Taster: French Taster Session

This taster session will be delivered online via Zoom

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to speak another language? Come and join us for this French Taster session - learn a few fell chosen phrases from a native speaker and see how speaking another Language can open up a world of new opportunities.

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Free Taster: German Christmas Traditions

This taster session will be delivered online via Zoom

Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like in Germany, famous for its Christmas markets and Christmas cakes? Come and join us for this German Taster session - learn a few German words and German Christmas traditions from a native speaker.

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Free Taster: Italian Taster Session

This taster session will be delivered online via Zoom

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to speak another language? Come and join us for this Italian Taster session - learn a few fell chosen phrases from a native speaker and see how speaking another Language can open up a world of new opportunities.

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Free Taster: Portuguese Taster Session

This taster session will be delivered online via Zoom

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to speak another language? Come and join us for this Portuguese Taster session - learn a few fell chosen phrases from a native speaker and see how speaking another Language can open up a world of new opportunities.

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Free Taster: Spanish Taster Session

This taster session will be delivered online via Zoom

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to speak another language? Come and join us for this Spanish Taster session - learn a few fell chosen phrases from a native speaker and see how speaking another Language can open up a world of new opportunities.

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French Advanced Term 2

Summary
Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom


To join this advanced French course, you should have studied French for 4 or 5 years and may have recently obtained a good grade at GCSE. You should be able to cope reasonably well in discussions with a native speaker. During the course, you will learn how to converse, understand, and write in French with more confidence. You will further improve your skills in presenting an argument using topical materials from French speaking countries and will consolidate your knowledge of French grammar.


Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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French Art & History in the 19th Century - Intermediate/Advanced Level

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

To join this French Art & History course you should have studied French for around 5-6 years and should be able to understand and converse in French with a native speaker with reasonable fluency, employing different tenses.

During this course, you will study aspects of French Art & History during the 19th Century. The course will be delivered in French and will give the opportunity to extend your vocabulary.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Term 1 & 2 French Complete Beginners ABC Entry 3 S & L

IMPORTANT NOTE - These courses will now start one week later than previously advertised

Please note - this course will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This complete beginners course is suitable for learners who have never learned the language before or who have a very limited knowledge. It will cover first contacts, basic "getting to know you" phrases ordering drinks and snacks in a café. You will work towards the ABC Entry 3 Award in Speaking & Listening in French. This involves compiling a small portfolio of assessments done in class which will then be internally and externally verified. All fees include the cost of this accreditation.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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French upper advanced term 2

Please note: This course will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

To join this advanced class you should have studied French for at least 5 years and be able to converse well with a native speaker.

The course will give you the opportunity to improve your fluency and to use and understand more complex language. You will increase your mastery of the various tenses to express yourself more confidently both in written work and by taking part in discussions on various topics. You will also enhance your reading skills and knowledge of the culture of the various French speaking countries and will explore literature and film.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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German Complete Beginners ABC Entry 3 Speaking & Listening

Please note – This course will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This complete beginners course is suitable for learners who have never learned the language before or who have a very limited knowledge. It will cover first contacts, basic "getting to know you" phrases and ordering drinks and snacks in a cafe.

You will work towards the ABC Entry 3 Award in SPEAKING & LISTENING in German. (ABC is the Awarding Body). This accreditation is based on work done in class or at home to build up a small portfolio there are no examinations. The ABC registration fee has been included in the course fee.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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German Improvers - ABC Level 1 Award in Speaking & Listening

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course assumes you have studied German for about a year and can cope in first contact situations and communicate simply in the language using the present tense.

During this course, you will develop your language skills to be able to use a limited range of simple words and sentences to form statements and questions in familiar situations, giving a short talk on a familiar topic using present, past and future timeframes to a limited extent.

You will work towards the ABC Level 1 Award in Speaking and Listening in German. This involves compiling a small portfolio of assessments done in class which will then be internally and externally verified. All fees include the cost of this accreditation.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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German Lower Advanced term 2

Please note – This course will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course follows on from the previous German Lower Advanced course in term 1 and assumes you have studied German for 4-5 years. You are probably quite confident using the tenses but need more practise to gain fluency. You should already be able to hold a short conversation with reasonable confidence with a native speaker.
During this course you will learn to speak with increased fluency and accuracy using different tenses

There will be no formal accreditation this term.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Greek Lower Advanced level term 2

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course follows on from the previous Greek Lower Advanced course in term 1 and assumes you have studied Greek for around 5 years. You must already be able to hold a short conversation with a native speaker with reasonable confidence and a degree of fluency.

During this course, you will learn how to converse, understand, and write in Greek with more confidence. You will improve your skills in presenting an argument and will consolidate your knowledge of Greek grammar


Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Japanese Continuing Beginners - Term 2

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course assumes approximately 3 months of previous study. You must already be able to cope in simple social situations in Japanese. This course is not suitable for complete beginners

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Japanese Improvers - term 2

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course follows on from the Japanese Upper Intermediate course in the autumn term and assumes you have studied Japanese for about 3 years. Students should already be able to read

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Japanese Upper Intermediate term 2

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course follows on from the Japanese Upper Intermediate course in the autumn term and assumes you have studied Japanese for about 3 years. Students should already be able to read and write in both Japanese syllabaries. You should be able to hold a simple conversation with a native speaker using both polite and plain forms and understand passages of some length.
By the end of the course you should be able to speak with increased confidence and fluency about several topics relevant to daily life,

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Summary

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE
These courses will now be taught Online.


An Online interactive practical Art course utilising online classroom software ( zoom) Designed to help you increase confidence in painting and drawing, developing observational skills and learn a range of painting and drawing techniques, within a supportive and learning environment.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail creativearts@croydon.gov.uk

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We are planning to hold this course at our Croydon Clocktower centre in January.

CALAT is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all learners and staff, therefore delivery methods* of courses will be using blended learning techniques complying with government guidelines for social distancing in relation to Covid 19.

This may mean that your course content could be totally online or a combination of both classroom and online delivery.

*It is important to note, with such a fast moving situation, any delivery may be subject to change and updated in accordance with government guidelines in relation to Covid 19.


A practical drawing and painting course that will guide all abilities through a range of materials and techniques in order to develop observation skills and a personal creative approach to image making.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments.

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Summary

This course will be held at our Croydon Centre unless government rules regarding COVID-19 prohibit in class learning. Under this circumstance courses would move online partially or totally.

Do you feel like you want to take your photography to the next level? Would you like to push yourself to create images that you never thought possible? Would you like to create a portfolio of images to be proud of and build upon a nationally recognised qualification? Then this is the course for you! You will learn how to utilise your cameras settings, how to achieve consistent exposures and how to develop your creative eye with focus driven tasks and continually support to help you develop into a better photographer.
This course is designed for students who wish to develop their skills in taking/making photographic images, giving emphasis in the principles of photo image capture. The course also covers digital image manipulation skills using Photoshop Elements. It is also appropriate for students who wish to progress on to further study and training in the Photography discipline.

This course requires you book an ONLINE ASSESSMENT before you can enrol and you will need an online account to so this.

Assessment Dates: Wed 2 December 16.00 - 17.00 and Wed 9 December 16.00 - 17.00


Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions.

Please bring ID, proof or income or any benefit information to your assessment.
Course fees over £120.00 can be made by instalments.

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Portuguese Complete Beginners ABC Entry 3 Speaking & Listening

Please note – This course will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This complete beginners course is suitable for learners who have never learned the language before or who have a very limited knowledge. It will cover first contacts, basic "getting to know you" phrases and ordering drinks and snacks in a cafe.

You will work towards the ABC Entry 3 Award in SPEAKING & LISTENING in Portuguese. (ABC is the Awarding Body). This accreditation is based on work done in class or at home to build up a small portfolio there are no examinations. The ABC registration fee has been included in the course fee.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Portuguese Improvers ABC Level 1 Speaking & Listening

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course assumes you have studied Portuguese for about a year and can cope in first contact situations and communicate simply in the language using the present tense.

During this course, you will develop your language skills to be able to use a limited range of simple words and sentences to form statements and questions in familiar situations, giving a short talk on a familiar topic using present, past and future timeframes to a limited extent.

You will work towards the ABC Level 1 Award in Speaking and Listening in Portuguese. This involves compiling a small portfolio of assessments done in class which will then be internally and externally verified. All fees include the cost of this accreditation.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Portuguese Lower Advanced term 2

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This course assumes you have studied Portuguese for about 4 years and can hold a short conversation with a native speaker, using the present tense and making some references to the past and future.

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Spanish Complete Beginners ABC E3 Speaking & Listening

IMPORTANT NOTE - These courses will now start one week later than previously advertised

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

This complete beginners course is suitable for learners who have never learned the language before or who have a very limited knowledge. It will cover first contacts, basic "getting to know you" phrases ordering drinks and snacks in a café and asking in more detail for directions and other goods and services. You will work towards the ABC Entry 3 Award in Speaking & Listening in Spanish. This involves compiling a small portfolio of assessments done in class which will then be internally and externally verified. All fees include the cost of this accreditation.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Spanish upper advanced term 2

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

The course follows on from the term 1 Upper Advanced course. To join this advanced class you should have studied Spanish for at least 5 years and should be able to converse well with a native speaker.

The course will give you the opportunity to improve your fluency and to use and understand more complex language. You will increase your mastery of the various tenses to express yourself more confidently both in written work and by taking part in discussions on various topics. You will continue to enhance your reading skills and knowledge of the culture of various Spanish speaking countries and will continue to explore literature and film.

Payment for course fees over £120.00 can be made by standing order instalments. If you want to enrol and would be interested in finding out more about paying by this method, please e-mail languages1@croydon.gov.uk

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Spanish very advanced conversation term 2

Please note – All courses will be delivered entirely online via Zoom

To join this very Advanced conversation class you should have studied Spanish for at least 5 years and be able to converse well with a native Spanish speaker. You will continue to develop your conversational skills and fluency,speaking about everyday contemporary and cultural issues, current affairs and general situations

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To be considered for a place on this course you must book and attend 1 pre course information / interview session at 10:00am:


11 November
18 November
25 November
2 December
9 December
16 December

Unless you have GCSE English and maths (grades A-C / 9-5) or level 1 / 2 functional skills in both subjects (within 12 months of the session) you will need to take an online English and maths assessment held every Wednesday at 11:00am.

To book an information assessment date, you will need to register on our website.

All our courses are currently being delivered remotely.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

Click on the button to book onto an information session this is found in your basket once you have registered. You will then be invited to an online information session with the Curriculum Coordinator once she has received the following:

o
Application form/personal profile
o
English and Maths results

If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available. To contact a member of staff in the wider schools workforce team call 020 8726 6000 extension 18362. Alternatively email training4care@croydon.gov.uk.

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To be considered for a place on this course you must book and attend 1 pre course information / interview session at 9:30am:

3 November
10 November
1 December
8 December
15 December

Unless you have GCSE English and maths (grades A-C / 9-5) or level 1 / 2 functional skills in both subjects (within 12 months of the session) you will need to take an online English and maths assessment held every Wednesday at 11:00am.

To book an information assessment date, you will need to register on our website.

All our courses are currently being delivered remotely.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

Click on the button to book onto an information session this is found in your basket once you have registered. You will then be invited to an online information session with Donna Stone the Curriculum Coordinator once she has received the following:

o
Application form/personal profile
o
English and Maths results

If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available. To contact a member of staff in the wider schools workforce team call 020 8726 6000 extension 18362. Alternatively email childrensworkforce@croydon.gov.uk.

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To be considered for a place on this course you must book and attend 1 pre course information / interview session at 9:30am:

3 November
10 November
1 December
8 December
15 December

Unless you have GCSE English and maths (grades A-C / 9-5) or level 1 / 2 functional skills in both subjects (within 12 months of the session) you will need to take an online English and maths assessment held every Wednesday at 11:00am.

To book an information assessment date you will need to register on our website.

All our courses are currently being delivered remotely.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

Click on the button to book onto an information session this is found in your basket once you have registered. You will then be invited to an online information session with Donna Stone the Curriculum Coordinator once she has received the following:

o
Application form/personal profile
o
English and Maths results

If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available. To contact a member of staff in the wider schools workforce team call 020 8726 6000 extension 18362. Alternatively email childrensworkforce@croydon.gov.uk.

Courses

To be considered for a place on this course you must book and attend 1 pre course information / interview session at 9:30am:

3 November
10 November
1 December
8 December
15 December

Unless you have GCSE English and maths (grades A-C / 9-5) or level 1 / 2 functional skills in both subjects (within 12 months of the session) you will need to take an online English and maths assessment held every Wednesday at 11:00am.

To book an information assessment date, you will need to register on our website.

All our courses are currently being delivered remotely.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

Click on the button to book onto an information session this is found in your basket once you have registered. You will then be invited to an online information session with Donna Stone the Curriculum Coordinator once she has received the following:

o
Application form/personal profile
o
English and Maths results

If the course displays 'Full' or 'No spaces available', do continue to register and book the session as we operate a waiting list for places when they become available. To contact a member of staff in the wider schools workforce team call 020 8726 6000 extension 18362. Alternatively email childrensworkforce@croydon.gov.uk.

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Course Summary

Our ICT courses are delivered online using Zoom (except beginners, which are classroom based) so you will need the following –

- A computer at home (with a camera)
- Internet connection
- Email address
- Microsoft Office programmes – Word, Excel, Powerpoint

To be considered for enrolment on this course you will need to complete a Computing/IT assessment and attend an information session which will be held online using Zoom video conferencing (details of this will be emailed to you once your information session has been booked).

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS:

You first need to:
- Click on the Register button to create an account – enter your name/email address and a password
- Search for the ICT course that you are interested in
- Click on the ‘Enrol’ button below the course description – this will add the course to “My Course
Shopping Basket”

Once this has been done you may need to:
- Log back into your account with email address and password
- Click on “My Enrolments” – top of screen
- Click on the course in your “My Enrolments
- On the drop down box choose date and time for your information session
- You will receive an email to confirm your session is booked

Once you have booked your information session and it has been confirmed by email you will then be contacted by email with information for your initial assessment and information session.

If you have any queries please email philip.deakin@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 ext. 50121 or 52509 for more information.

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