What is NOT CAS?

Criteria for things which do NOT qualify for CAS would include:

  • Any class, activity or project which is already part of your Diploma Program.
  • An activity for which you are paid or receive some other benefit
  • Doing simple, tedious and repetitive work, like returning school library books to the shelves.
  • Working in a shelter for the aged or orphans when you have no idea of how the home operates
  • Working in an extended care center without actual contact with aged care people or children in care
  • A passive pursuit, such as a visit to a museum, the theater, art exhibition, concert or sports event
  • All forms of duty (chores) within your family.
  • Work experience which is only of benefit to you.
  • Any activity that may cause division among different groups within the community or that does not respect the community values of the host country.