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Match course descriptions to student requirements. Identify the purpose and subject of each course before choosing a letter, and check whether the instructions allow the same letter more than once.
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Canterbury College: List of Courses
Questions 21–27Section 2 — Questions 21–27
Which course would you recommend for people with the following career interests?
Write the correct letter A–H in boxes 21–27.
List of Courses
Canterbury College: List of Courses
COURSE A — This course enables students to experience performing arts and the media at a basic level. It gives them the experience to decide if they wish to pursue an interest in this field and develops their potential and adaptability for working in a performance company in either a performing or a technical role.
COURSE B — Provides a thorough grounding in business-related skills and a comprehensive knowledge of business practice. For students with a business studies background who can manage a heavy workload that contains a greater degree of academic study.
COURSE C — Provides progression to a range of higher levels. Units include maintaining employment standards, salon management duties, providing facial massage and skin care, instruction on make-up, lash and brow treatments, artificial nail structures and ear piercing.
COURSE D — Designed to develop skills used in leisure operations. Covers preparing for and conducting physical activities, maintenance of facility areas, building relationships with participants and colleagues, handling sports equipment and health and safety issues.
COURSE E — Gives a foundation for a career in caring for children, the elderly or people with special needs. Core units are Numeracy, Communication and Information Technology. Work placements are an important part of the course.
COURSE F — Provides a foundation in graphic and visual communication skills. Students complete units in picture composition and photographic processing alongside elements of graphic design, and gain hands-on experience of desktop publishing and presentations.
COURSE G — Provides an introduction to the construction industry. Units include Heat, Light and Sound, Introduction to the Urban Environment, Communication Processes and Techniques, and Properties of Materials. All students complete vocational assignments integrated with work experience.
COURSE H — The qualifications and skills developed give a good basis for employment in office work. In addition to word processing, the course covers spreadsheets, computerised accounting, databases and desktop publishing. All students develop confidence, and receive advice on job search skills, presentation techniques and personal appearance.
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