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CBT
See Competency-Based Training.
Central school
A school, usually rural, that provides both primary and secondary school education.
Certificates I-IV
Certificates I-IV are vocational qualifications which prepare candidates for both employment and further education and training.
Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
An adult basic education curriculum: covering reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy and general education skills.
Civics and Citizenship
Civics and Citizenship explores the people, processes and institutions that make up Australia's political system.
Competency (also competence)
The ability to perform tasks to a defined standard. See also Key competencies.
Competency-Based Training (CBT)
Training which develops the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to achieve a defined standard.
Compulsory education
The compulsory years of schooling in NSW are from Kindergarten to Year 10.
Computer Skills Assessment
Computer Skills Assessment refers to tests set by the NSW Department of Education and Training for Year 6 students and the Board of Studies NSW for students in Year 10. They are designed to assess aspects of students' knowledge, skills and understanding in the area of Information and Communication Technologies.
Country Areas Program (CAP)
The Country Areas Program (CAP) addresses the disadvantage associated with geographic isolation. In NSW CAP is administered as part of the Australian Government funding by NSW Department of Education and Training.Course
A program of learning to meet a set of educational outcomes.
Creative Arts
The Key Learning Area covering Visual Arts, Dance, Drama and Music.
CSA
See Computer Skills Assessment.
Curriculum
The planned program of teaching and learning cons tructed by educators, in partnership with learners and others, to achieve agreed educational outcomes.