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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 this course you will need to book and attend an information / interview session to be held at 10:00 CALAT Thornton Heath centre on the following date(s):

Monday 3 September 2018

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 extension 50149 for more information.

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This course offers an introduction to and essential skills in single entry bookkeeping. This 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.

To be considered for a place on this course you will need to book and attend an information / interview session to be held at 10:00 CALAT Thornton Heath centre on the following date(s):

Monday 3 September 2018

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 extension 50149 for more information.

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The Foundation Certificate in Accounting is an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to pursue a career in accountancy or finance. The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that students are well prepared to progress into a career in business, finance or professional accountancy or further education.

AAT qualifications are universally respected and internationally recognised. Organisations hire AAT qualified members because AAT represents the highest standards of professionalism.

This course requires you to book and attend an information / interview session to be held at 10:00 on Monday 4 September 2017, CALAT Thornton Heath centre before you can enrol. 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 business and customer service programme team please call 020 8726 6000 extension 50149 or 50195. Alternatively email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk.

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Course Summary

During the course depending on your progress you will learn about:Impressionism to the Modern Day - e.g. such as Pierre Bonnard, Frida Khalo, Giorgio de Chirico, Hockney etc.

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British Sign Language: An Introduction to BSL

This is an introductory course to BSL and is designed to enable learners to begin to acquire a basic ability to communicate with Deaf People using Sign Language.

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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.

To be considered for a place on this course you will need to book and attend an information / interview session to be held at 10:00 CALAT Thornton Heath centre on the following date(s):

FOR COURSES STARTING TUESDAY 24 APRIL PLEASE EMAIL CALAT.BUSINESS@CROYDON.GOV.UK TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT THIS WEEK

Tuesday 11 September 2018

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 extension 50149 for more information.

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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.

To be considered for a place on this course you will need to book and attend an information / interview session to be held at 10:00 CALAT Thornton Heath centre on the following date(s):

FOR COURSES STARTING TUESDAY 24 APRIL PLEASE EMAIL CALAT.BUSINESS@CROYDON.GOV.UK TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT THIS WEEK

Tuesday 11 September 2018

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 extension 50149 for more information.

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This course is for you if you want to progress your career in Early Years (children aged 0 - 5 years) and have an existing Early Years qualification or substantial and recent experience of at least one years’ experience in an Early Years setting.

On successful completion of this course you may be able to apply to join HE (higher education) related courses.

Attendance at an information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course.These sessions will start at 10:00am, CALAT Thornton Heath centre on the following date(s):

Tuesday 01 May 2018
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Tuesday 29 May 2018
Tuesday 12 June 2018
Tuesday 26 June 2018
Tuesday 10 July 2018

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 88064. Alternatively email childrensworkforce@croydon.gov.uk.

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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 information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course.These sessions will start at 10:00am, CALAT Thornton Heath centre on the following date(s):

Tuesday 01 May 2018
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Tuesday 29 May 2018
Tuesday 12 June 2018
Tuesday 26 June 2018
Tuesday 10 July 2018

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 88064 or 64090. Alternatively email childrensworkforce@croydon.gov.uk.

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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.

To be considered for a place on this course you will need to book and attend an information / interview session to be held at 10:00 CALAT Central Croydon centre on the following date(s):

Saturday 28 April 2018

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. If you have any queries please email calat.business@croydon.gov.uk or telephone 020 8726 6000 extension 50149 for more information.

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Course Summary

A practical drawing and painting course using a range of media to develop observational and technical skills. Focus is on developing personal creativity and expression as well as on learning and developing core Art Skills.

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Summary

CALAT’s practical painting and drawing courses offer the experience of working in a variety of media and approaches. There are classes that suit experienced learners and complete beginners too.
Focus is on developing personal creativity and expression as well as on learning and developing core Art Skills. We believe Art is an activity for all and encourage collective and individual learning in our classes.

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Course Summary

This course requires you to book and attend an assessment/interview session to be held every Monday during term time at 1:00pm and 2:00pm at CALAT Central Croydon Clock Tower centre before you can enrol. Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your assessment session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. To contact a member of staff in the Computing/IT team programme call 020 8726 6000 extension 50121 or 62209.

By the end of the course you will be able to:
Use Word 2010 to word process, format and print out documents
Use Internet Explorer to search for information on the internet and Windows to search for files on the computer
Use an email program to working with emails.

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French Improvers term 1

This course assumes you have studied French for 1-2 years and can cope in first contact situations and communicate simply in the language. You will learn how to describe yourself and others in greater detail, referring to your daily routine and leisure activities. You will be able to talk about where you live and where you are from, describing your home.

You will work towards the ABC Entry Level Award in Reading and Writing in French (Entry 3). 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.

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French Improvers terms 2 & 3

This course follows on from the Improvers 1 course and assumes you have studied French for 1-2 years and can cope in first contact situations and communicate simply in the language.

You will begin to learn how to talk in the past using the passé composé. You will work towards the ABC Entry Level Award in Speaking and Listening in French (Level 1). 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.

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French Intermediate lower level terms 1 & 2

This course assumes you have studied French for 2-3 years and can cope in an informal social situation including making references to the past. You will work towards the ABC Level 1 Award in Reading and Writing 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.

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French Intermediate lower level term 3

This course follows on from the Intermediate lower 1 course and assumes you have studied French for 2-3 years and can cope in an informal social situation including making references to the past. You will continue to practise using the various past tenses.

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French Intermediate upper level term 1

This course assumes you have studied French for 3-4 years. You might already have a GCSE which you want to refresh. You are probably fairly confident using the present, future and past tenses but need some practice. You will also begin to use the conditional tense and express your opinion in simple terms.

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French Intermediate upper level term 2

This course follows on from the term 1 course and assumes you have studied French for 3-4 years. You might already have a GCSE which you want to refresh. You are probably fairly confident using the present, future and past tenses but need some practice. You will continue to practise using the conditional tense and to learn how express your opinion in simple terms.

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French Intermediate upper level term 3

This course follows on from the term 2 course and assumes you have studied French for 3-4 years. You might already have a GCSE which you want to refresh. You will further practise and consolidate the use of the present, future and past tenses. You will also consolidate your use of the conditional tense and be able to express your opinions better.

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French lower advanced term 1

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

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French lower advanced term 2

This course follows on from the Lower Advanced term 1 course. To join this advanced AS standard class you should have studied French for 4 or 5 years and probably obtained a good grade at GCSE. You should be able to cope reasonably well in discussions with a native speaker. You will learn how to converse, understand, and write in French with more confidence. You will improve your skills in presenting an argument using topical materials from French speaking countries.and will consolidate your knowledge of French grammar.

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French lower advanced term 3

This course follows on from the term Lower Advanced term 2 course. To join this advanced AS standard class you should have studied French for 4 or 5 years and probably obtained a good grade at GCSE. You should be able to cope reasonably well in discussions with a native speaker. You will learn how to converse, understand, and write in French with more confidence. You will improve your skills in presenting an argument using topical materials from French speaking countries.and will consolidate your knowledge of French grammar

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French taster

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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French upper advanced term 1

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 concerned and will explore literature and film.

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French upper advanced term 2

The course follows on from the term 1 Upper Advanced course. To join this advanced class you should have studied French for at least 5 years and should be able to converse well with a native speaker. It 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 the various French speaking countries concerned and will continue to explore literature and film.

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French upper advanced term 3

The course follows on from the term 2 Upper Advanced course.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 to express yourself more confidently both in written work and by taking part in discussions on various topics. You will further enhance your reading skills and knowledge of the culture of the French countries concerned and will further explore literature and film.

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German Intermediate upper level term 3

This course follows on from the term 2 course and assumes you have studied German for 3-4 years. You might already have a GCSE which you want to refresh. You will further practise and consolidate the use of the present, future and past tenses. You will also consolidate your use of the conditional tense and be able to express your opinions better.

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German taster

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to speak another language? Come and join us for this German 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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Course Summary:

This course requires you to book and attend an assessment/interview session to be held every Monday during term time at 1:00pm and 2:00pm at CALAT Central Croydon Clock Tower centre before you can enrol. Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your assessment session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. To contact a member of staff in the Computing/IT team programme call 020 8726 6000 extension 50121 or 62209.

By the end of the course you will be able to:
Use keyboard and mouse skills
Move around the Windows environment
Use Word 2010 to understand how to select and make choices in a program
Use basic word processing skills
Access the internet to do simple searches
Understand different applications.

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Summary

This course assumes you have studied Greek for approximately 2-3 years and can hold a simple conversation with a native speaker.

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Greek taster

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to speak another language? Come and join us for this Greek 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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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 certificate. 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 information / interview session is required before you can enrol on this course.These sessions will start at 10:00am, CALAT Thornton Heath centre on the following date(s):

Tuesday 01 May 2018
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Tuesday 29 May 2018
Tuesday 12 June 2018
Tuesday 26 June 2018
Tuesday 10 July 2018

Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your information session date of choice.To contact a member of staff in the health and social care team call 020 8726 6000 extension 88064 / 18361. Alternatively email calatHSC@croydon.gov.uk.

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Italian Intermediate lower level term 3

This course follows on from the Intermediate lower level terms 1 & 2 course and assumes you have studied Italian for 2-3 years and can cope in an informal social situation including making references to the past. You will continue to practise using the various past tenses.

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Italian lower advanced term 3

"This course follows on from the Lower Advanced term 2 course and is of AS standard. You will typically have lived in Italy or studied Italian for 4 or 5 years and should be able to cope well in discussions with a native speaker.

You will continue to learn how to converse, understand, and write in Italian in a competent manner, improve your skills in presenting an argument and consolidate your knowledge of Italian grammar. You will learn about the art, literature, culture and geography of Italy."

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Italian Taster

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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Japanese Taster

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to learn to speak another language? Come and join us for this Japanese 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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Course Summary

This course requires you to book and attend an assessment/interview session to be held every Monday during term time at 1:00pm and 2:00pm at CALAT Central Croydon Clock Tower centre before you can enrol. Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your assessment session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. To contact a member of staff in the Computing/IT team programme call 020 8726 6000 extension 50121 or 62209.

By the end of the course you will be able to:
Use Word 2010 to word process and print out documents, reports etc.
Use Excel 2010 to create spread sheets, charts and graphs
Use Access 2010 to create tables, queries and reports.

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Course Summary

This course requires you to book and attend an assessment/interview session to be held every Monday during term time at 1:00pm and 2:00pm at CALAT Central Croydon Clock Tower centre before you can enrol. Click on the 'Enrol' button to book your assessment session for this course and follow the booking / registration instructions. To contact a member of staff in the Computing/IT team programme call 020 8726 6000 extension 50121 or 62209.

By the end of the course you will be able to:
Use Word 2010 to word process and print out documents, reports etc
Use Excel 2010 to create spread sheets, charts and graphs
Use Access 2010 to create tables, queries and reports.

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Course Summary

Are you interested in location photography? Would you like to know how to utilise your camera to get the best out of your photography inc perspective, storytelling and how to create your own style? This course is designed to help you set up in variety of locations/styles inc Landscape, Cityscape, Street photography & Wildlife to help you develop the skill sets required to establish a better understanding of location photography.

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Portuguese taster

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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Spanish for your Holidays

This course is suitable for complete beginners.

You will learn to speak and understand simple phrases that will be useful while on holiday in a Spanish speaking country.

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Spanish Intermediate lower level term 3

This course follows on from the Intermediate lower level terms 1 & 2 course and assumes you have studied Spanish for 2-3 years and can cope in an informal social situation including making references to the past. You will continue to practise using the various past tenses.

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Spanish Intermediate upper level term 3

This course follows on from the term 2 course and assumes you have studied Spanish for 3-4 years. You might already have a GCSE which you want to refresh. You will further practise and consolidate the use of the present, future and past tenses. You will also consolidate your use of the conditional tense and be able to express your opinions better.

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This course assumes you have studied Spanish for about 4 years. You might already have a GCSE which you want to refresh. You are probably fairly confident using the present, past and future tenses. You will have done some work on the conditional and subjunctive but need more practice on these. You are able to converse and express opinions using using intermediate vocabulary.

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Spanish lower advanced term 3

This course follows on from the Lower Advanced term 2 course. To join this advanced AS standard class you should have studied Spanish for 4 or 5 years and probably obtained a good grade at GCSE. You should be able to cope reasonably well in discussions with a native speaker. You will learn how to converse, understand, and write in Spanish with more confidence. You will further improve your skills in presenting an argument using topical materials from Spanish speaking countries.and will consolidate your knowledge of Spanish grammar.

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Spanish upper advanced term 3

The course follows on from the term 2 Upper Advanced course.To join this advanced class you should have studied Spanish 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 to express yourself more confidently both in written work and by taking part in discussions on various topics. You will further enhance your reading skills and knowledge of the culture of various Spanish speaking countries and will further explore literature and film.

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Spanish very advanced conversation term 3

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 further develop your conversational skills and fluency, speaking about everyday contemporary and cultural issues, current affairs and general situations

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