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Engineering Courses at Brown UniversityAll courses are taught at Brown University and can be studied either full-time or part-time. The minimum qualification for a place on a Level 2 course is four GCSEs or a Level 1 Certificate. Level 1 Certificate in Engineering: This course teaches key skills. It is suitable for students who left school early or have no qualifications. Selection will be based on the applicant’s work experience and an interview. Level 2 Certificate in Communication Systems: This course prepares students for jobs in radio and electronic communications. Level 2 Certificate in Welding: This course prepares students for jobs in welding, metal work, and general engineering. Level 2 Certificate in Computer Aided Visualization and Design: This course prepares students for a wide range of jobs including engineering design, CAD and CAM.
2. Match the italicized words from the text with their translations.
3. Read Text C again and match the following people with a suitable course. One person isn’t suitable for any of the courses. Brandon finished Level 1 last year. He wants to work as a welder on oil rigs. Judy got her exam results last week. She passed Maths, Design and Technology, English and History. She wants to work in design. Teresa works in her father’s garage. She hasn’t passed any exams but she is good at mending cars and wants to return to studying. Bob left school in 2000 with no exam passes. Since then he has worked in a jeans shop and a hamburger café. Brian has five GCSEs and wants to work as a telephone engineer. Work in pairs. Discuss with your partner the following questions. Then present your ideas to the rest of the class. 1) Which subjects do you study? What are the core subjects in your curriculum? 2) Are there any subjects you would like to drop? Why? 3) Is your course practical or theoretical? Do you like the way it is organized? 4) What would you do to improve your course? 5) How are you assessed? Do you think this system of assessment is fair? 5. Use the Internet to find information about college or university courses in engineering. Which courses appeal to you? Why? Can you apply for any of these courses? UNIT II WORK AND TRAVEL Section I. Let’s speak about… A. Jobs Work in pairs. Ask each other the following questions. Compare your answers. 1) Have you ever had a job? 2) Have you ever had a part-time job? 3) Would you like to get a good salary? 4) Would you like to work in a foreign country? Date: 2015-12-11; view: 1427 |