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August 2015 to June 2016

Camden tenant and leaseholder trainingIt’s free, so go on give

it a try!

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The Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Team at Camden Council can book you onto short courses and workshops covering a range of skills and learning opportunities. The Council will cover the cost of the course because you will be using what you learn for the benefit of your fellow residents. Most of the sessions are one day only, others run over two days. Courses start at 9.45am and finish at 4.30pm with an hour for lunch and a 15 minute break in the morning and afternoon.

What is this about?

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To help you if you are a member of a Tenant and Resident Association (TRA), thinking about setting up a new TRA, or even if you just want to know what it means to run a TRA.

Training can be helpful for you and your neighbours.

The tenant and leaseholder engagement team are offering a whole host of training to help you get more from the time that you spend volunteering.

If you would like to improve your knowledge and learn new skills then please take the time to read on and see what courses could suit you.

Why take part?

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Testimonials from residents“Thank you for taking the time to give the presentations earlier today, I found them extremely interesting and enlightening, and will definitely use the information to our advantage; and may I say superbly presented by yourself.” (Three Fields TRA)

“Much enjoyed the training session - found out all sorts of things that I had no idea about ,very informative and useful. Thank you, we really benefited from the induction training. It was very well put together covering all areas relaxed, supportive and encouraging.” (Blashford TRA)

“Thank you, we really benefited from the induction training. It was very well put together covering all areas relaxed, supportive and encouraging.” (Artisan Dwelling TRA)

What some of you thought of the training

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ICT – Computers, internet and websites

Training Provider Type of Training DatesAge UK, CamdenComputer courses available at kilburn & West hampstead

Computer course for beginners 10 week course *

Residents who are 50 plus

Computer CourseUsing SkypeSocial network Touch screen tablets

10 week course IntroductionBeginners guideBeginners guide

Happy Computers

Word 2013 Core Level 1 

Sept 3rd

Nov 14th

Jan 7th Mar 11th

May 20thNew Word Processing Course

Word 2013 Core Level 2Sept 4th

Nov 12th

Jan 8th Mar 12th

May 14th

Computer courses for

those getting started

Try these if you want to write

letters, agendas, or other documents

*

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ICT – Writing emails and correspondence

Training Provider Type of Training Date

Word 2013 Core level 3

Sept 5th

Nov 7th

Jan 9th

Mar 20th May 15th

Introduction to Office Available for group training or 1 to 1

Word 2007/10 Core level 1Nov 11th

Mar 3rd

Jun 23rd

Word 2007/10 Core level 2

Aug 18th

Oct 20th

Jan 5th

Feb 24th

Apr 27th

Jun 29th

Word 2007/10 Core level 3 Aug 27th

Oct 24th

Dec 17th

Feb 11th-

Apr 8th

Jun 3rd

This can help you with minutes of your meetings

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ICT – Spreadsheets and record keeping

Training Provider Type of Training DatesHappy Computers

spreadsheets

Excel Level 12013

Aug 26th

Sept 18thOct 13thNov 6thDec 1st & 23rdJan 16th

Feb 12th Mar 9thApr 2 & 29thMay 21st

Jun 15thExcel Level 2 Aug 26th

Sept 19th

Oct 14th

Jan 20th

Feb 13th

Mar 11th

Apr 2 & 28th

May 22nd

Jun 16th

These can help you to make spreadsheets to manage budgets, or

details of membership

You may be sending a letter, you could need to create an interactive presentation, or you might just want to use a spreadsheet to manage a budget.

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ICT – Spreadsheets and record keeping

Training Provider Type of Training Dates

Happy Computers Excel 2013 core Level 3 Sept 3rd

Oct 1st & 29th

Nov 25th

Dec 18th

Jan 21st

Feb 17th

Mar 18th

Apr 15th

May 13th

Jun 10th

Happy Computers Excel 2007 -2014 core Level 4

Sept 29th

Nov 3rd

Jan 12th Feb 16th

Mar 23rd

Apr 27th

Jun 1st

Help you to keep TRA’s keep

financial records

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ICT – Spreadsheets and record keepingTraining Provider Type of Training DatesHappy Computers Excel 2007/10 Core

Level 1Aug 29th

Sept 5th,15th & 26th

Oct 6th,17th & 27th

Nov 7th,17th,28th

Dec 8th,19th

Jan 9th,19th & 30th

Feb 9th,20th

Mar 2nd,13th,,23rd,& 31st

Apr 13th & 24th

May 4th,15th & 26th

Jun 5th,15th & 26thHappy Computers Excel 2007/10 Core

level 2Aug 21st, 28th

Sept 4th,11th,18th & 25th

Oct 2nd, 9th,16th,23rd & 30th

Nov 6th,13th,19th &,27th

Dec 4th,10th,18th

Jan 8th,15th,22nd,29th

Feb 5th,12th,19th & 26th

Mar 5th,12th,19th,26th

Apr 2nd,9th,16th,23rd,30th

May 7th,14th,21st,28th

Jun 4th,11th,18th,25th

Try this if you need help with

making lists keeping accounts on a spread sheet

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ICT – Spreadsheets and record keepingTraining Provider Type of Training Dates

Happy Computers Excel 2007/10 Core Level 3

Sept 3rd Oct 1st ,29thNov 25thDec 18thJan 21stFeb 17thMar 18thApr 15thMay 13thJun 10th

Happy Computers Excel 2007/10 Core level 4

Sep 10th

Dec 3rd

Feb 25th

May 20th

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ICT – Computers, internet and websites

Training Provider Type of Training Dates

Happy Computers

Email

Outlook 2010Essentials

Nov 21st

Mar 6th

Jun 19th

Outlook 2010 essentials

Outlook Advanced

Nov 26th

Apr 1st

General computing

Learn to Touch Type Sept 29th

Nov 24th

Jan 19th

Mar 16th

May 11th

Visio 2010 Essentials Sept 8thNov 28thMar 23rdJun 29th

Try this if you need a little help

with emailing

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ICT – Computers, internet and websites

Training Provider Type of Training Dates

Happy Computers Visio 2013 Essentials Sept 15th

Dec 15th

Mar 30thProject management

Project Management 2010 Fast Track Essentials

Sept 9th

Nov 7th

Jan 6th

Mar 6th

May 5th  Project Management

2013Fast Track Essentials

Sept 24th

Dec 19th

Mar 25th

Jun 24thProject Management in a Day

Sept 8th

Oct 30th

Jan 8th

Mar 19th

May 28thProject Management Agile in a day

Sept 9th Oct 31st

Jan 9th

Mar 20th

May 29th

Project management

To help you plan events

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ICT – Accounting, newsletters and PowerPoint

Training Provider Type of Training Dates

newsletters Word Press Oct 6tDec 8th Feb 9th Apr 13th

Jan 22nd

Web software & administration

Adobe Acrobat Available for groups or 1 to 1

 Accounting Sage Essentials Oct 28th

Jan 28th

Apr 21

Desktop Publishing

Photoshop Oct 2nd & 3rd- 2 daysDec 11th & 12th

Apr 18th & 19th

presentations Power Point 2007/10Core level 1

Aug 22nd

Nov 17th

Feb 20th

May 22nd

Make a newsletter advertise fun days

Monthly newsletters

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ICT – Computers, internet and websites

Training Provider Type of Training DatesPower Point 2007/10Core level 2

Aug 29thOct 17thDec 5thJan 23rd Mar 13thMay 1stJun 19th

Expert power point in a day

Aug 22nd Nov17thFeb 20th

May 22nd

Happy Computers Virtual classrooms – 90 minute e-learningFully interactive

Various dates *

Free websites for TRAs (word press). Advise on internet connection for TRA halls, provide TRAs with a laptop

On request

TLET provide Laptops and Printers for recognised tenant & residents association. Contact TLET

Help to set up a Free Electronic Notice BoardGet news out to residents

Contact the TLET

*

These are a range of other courses that help you to create and manage websites, learn how to manage accounts, and even just learning to touch type.

Interested in creating a

presentation or a website for your TRA, try this.

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Managing, leading and organising

Training Provider Type of Training Dates

London Voluntary and Community Action (LVCA) Introduction to involving volunteers Group course*

Health and safety Introduction to Health & Safety Apr 30th

Jul 20th

Health and Safety Risk Assessment May 29th

 Facilitation Training & Presentation skills

Effective Presentation Skills 2 day course

Mar 2nd & 3rd

Jul 16th & 17th

  Facilitating Groups EffectivelyMay 20th & 21st

Aug 16th & 17th

Camden Council (TLET) District Management CommitteeInduction /refresher training

Aug 17th

Nov 16th

Dec 7th

Feb 15th

Courses that help you to get more out of you involvement, help you to run meetings, and work better as groups.

Make sure that you are hold meetings and

events safely

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Keeping you safe & personal effectivenessTraining Provider Type of Training Dates

Food Hygiene Centre & Camden Council

TRA Hall Management TrainingBespoke training In First Aid, Health & SafetyFood Hygiene & Safeguarding Adults and Children

Will be rolled out to all using TRA halls

LVSC Assertiveness Mixed Gender May 5th

Assertiveness for Women Jun 3rd

Adult Safeguarding Group course

Effective Time Management Jun 17th

Dealing with Difficult People Jun 22nd

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence May 26th

  Active Listening & Giving Constructive Feedback

Apr 13th

Jul 15th

It can be hard to get along, this can help you to deal with a range of people

If you have a TRA hall and you are running

activities, it’s the TRA’s responsibility to make it

safe

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Basic language and numeracy

Training Provider Type of Training DatesLSVC Effective minute taking

Chairing meetingsJun 11th

Jun 12th

Working Men’s College, Crowndale Road, Camden Town

Functional skills in English and Maths skills.English as a second language Saturday enrolment

Sept 7th,8th & 9thAt 10am,1pm, & 5.30 pmSept 7th ,8th, & 9thSept 12th 10am & 1pm

Kates Crazy Faces Debz Face painting

Learn face painting Please contact the TLET to arrange a lesson

Training LinkCommittee Skills Training

How to run an effective TRAOne to one or group session Bespoke course to suit your needs

Please contact the TLET to arrange individual or group sessions.

*

Working Men’s College provides access to basic English and Maths courses.Assessment dates listed are not tests, but allow the training provider to measure your level and suggest a suitable course. Dates for the recommended courses are then provided for a learning level that suits you.

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Our training providers

Below you will find details for some of our training providers. www.happy.co.uk/happy-computers www.wmcollege.ac.uk/www.traininglink.org.ukwww.lvsc.org.uk/www.ageuk.org.uk/camden/info@katescrazyfaces.co.uk

Happy Computers provide additional supported access for British Sign Language.

If there are any other courses that you would like to enrol in, please contact the Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement Team.

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Getting in touch

For more information please contact:

Tenant and Leaseholder Engagement TeamLondon Borough of Camden Email: tp@camden.gov.uk5 Pancras SquareCamden London N1C 4AGPhone: 020 7974 3041/6310