STUDENT LIFE AT
CANTERBURY COLLEGE |
Most of the
courses at
Canterbury
College only
take up four
days of the
week,
leaving one
day free for
independent
study.
The
atmosphere
at the
College is
that of an
adult
environment
where a
relationship
of mutual
respect is
encouraged
between
students and
tutors.
Canterbury
is a student
city with
several
institutes
of Further
and Higher
Education.
The city
centre is
just a
five-minute
walk from
the College,
easily
accessible
in lunch or
study
breaks.
Canterbury
College has
developed
strong
international
links over
the years
and, as a
result, many
students
have the
opportunity
of visiting
and working
in a
European
country in
the course
of their
studies. |
Students'
Union and
SRC
All students
are
automatically
members of
the
Canterbury
College
Students'
Union (CCSU)
and can
attend
meetings.
The Union is
very active
and is run
by an
Executive
Committee
elected by
students in
the Autumn
Term. The
President is
elected
every Summer
Term to
provide
continuity
for the next
academic
year.
Representatives
from each
area of
study form
the Student
Representative
Council
(SRC) which
allows every
student a
say in Union
affairs. In
addition to
representing
students
internally
in the
College on
the Academic
Board and
with a
subcommittee
of the
College
Corporation,
the CCSU
also belongs
to the
National
Union of
Students
which
represents
the
interests of
students
nationally.
The Union
also
arranges and
supports
entertainments,
sporting
activities
and trips. |
STUDENT
FACILIITES
Learning
Resources
Centre (LRC)
The Corey
Learning
Resources
Centre
provides
easy access
to a wide
range of
printed and
audiovisual
learning
materials
which can
help
students
with
coursework.
There is
ample space
for quiet
independent
study and
there are
also areas
for group
work.
Resources
provided
include
books,
journals,
audio and
video
cassettes
and CD-ROMs.
Inter-library
loans are
available |
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locally and
nationally
via the
British
Library. All
students are
encouraged
to use the
Open Access
Information
Technology
Centre
situated on
the first
floor. This
has a
variety of
computing,
word
processing
and desktop
publishing
software. |
Bookshop
A branch of
Waterstone's
bookshops is
located on
campus,
where you
can buy a
range of
stationery,
drawing
equipment,
artists'
materials
and books,
as well as
many other
useful items
you may
need. |
Children's
Centre
The College
Children's
Centre has
places for
under 5s
with some
subsidised
places being
available to
students.
Places are
limited, so,
if you are
interested,
apply early
to reserve a
place by
contacting
Linda Baker
on the
College
telephone
number. |
Refectory
This
provides
refreshments
between
08.30 and
19.00 with
hot meals
served three
times a day.
Healthy
eating
options are
available. |
Coffee Shop
This is open
during
normal
College
hours and
serves light
snacks and
drinks.
Proceeds
from the
Coffee Shop
go to the
Students'
Union. |
Crypt
Restaurant
This is a
training
restaurant
which offers
good quality
cuisine in
pleasant
surroundings.
Meals are
very
reasonably
priced and
you are
invited to
sample the
students'
highly
skilled
dishes when
the
restaurant
is open to
the public
during the
week.
Reservations
can be made
on
01227511244. |
Chapel View
Restaurant
This is
another
training
restaurant
and is set
up as a
quick-service
facility
which offers
a selection
of snacks
and main
courses at a
modest
price. |
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CANTERBURY COLLEGE
LIST OF COURSES
COURSE A
This course will enable
students to experience
performing arts and the
media at a basic level.
It will give them the
experience to decide if
they wish to pursue an
interest in this field
and to develop their
potential and
adaptability for working
in a performance company
in either a performing
or a technical role.
COURSE B
The aim of this course
is to provide a thorough
grounding in
business-related skills
and a comprehensive
knowledge of business
practice. It is for
students with a business
studies background who
can manage a heavy
workload that will
contain a greater degree
of academic study.
COURSE C
This course provides
progression to a range
of higher levels. Units
will include maintaining
employment standards,
salon management duties,
providing facial massage
and skin care,
instruction on makeup,
lash and brow
treatments, artificial
nail structures and ear
piercing.
COURSE D
This course is designed
to develop skills used
in leisure operations.
It 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
This course 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
This course is designed
to provide 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
This course is designed
to provide an
introduction to the
construction industry.
Units covered include
Heat, Light and Sound,
Introduction to the
Urban Environment,
Communication Processes
and Techniques and
Properties of Materials.
AII students complete
vocational assignments
which are integrated
with work experience
with reputable
companies.
COURSE H
The qualifications
gained and the skills
developed on this course
will provide a good
basis for gaining
employment in office
work. In addition to
word processing, the
course also covers
spreadsheets,
computerised
accounting, databases
and desktop publishing.
AII students are given
chances to develop their
confidence, and advice
and information is given
on job search skills,
presentation techniques
and personal appearance. |
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