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Leaving Certificate Applied Programme . A different way

Leaving Certificate Applied Programme . A different way. Mr. Jason M. Cotter Leaving Certificate Applied Coordinator. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?. Two-year Leaving Certificate programme. Preparing students for adult and working life.

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Leaving Certificate Applied Programme . A different way

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  1. Leaving Certificate Applied Programme . A different way Mr. Jason M. Cotter Leaving Certificate Applied Coordinator

  2. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied? • Two-year Leaving Certificate programme. • Preparing students for adult and working life. • It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past.

  3. Who would benefit most? • Students who are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Certificate programmes. • Students who like to ‘learn by doing’.

  4. I felt that there were more opportunities in LCA for me and I liked the idea of continuous assessment. Niall Why I chose LCA I loved the idea of doing projects and assignments in LCA so that’s why I chose to do it. Darren I wanted to do project work and independent research. Joe I decided to do LCA because I wanted to try lots of different types of work experience before I finish school. Kate I loved the fact that you got credits as you went along and I liked doing the assignments and tasks. Chloe

  5. OV OV • Curriculum • Vocational Preparation & Guidance  • English & Communications • Mathematical Applications  • Information Technology • Languages  • Leisure & Recreation • Social Education • Religion

  6. Vocational Specialisms Technology Childcare Graphics and Construction Studies Craft and Design Agriculture/Horticulture Hotel Catering and Tourism Hair and Beauty Office Administration and Customer Care Active Leisure Studies Information and Communications Technology Choose 2 From 10 Options

  7. Assessment Satisfactory completion of Modules 62 credits (31%) 7 Student tasks 70 credits (35%) Final examinations68credits(34%) Total 200 credits (100%) Certificate awarded at three levels: Pass 60-69 % (120 - 139 credits) Merit (70-84 %) (140 - 169 credits) Distinction (85-100 %) (170 - 200 credits)

  8. Opening up New Options The Leaving Certificate Applied Route Map • Leaving • Certificate • Applied Further Education Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) Course Further &Higher Education Careers Apprenticeships

  9. Some comments from our graduates “It taught me about hidden skills and talents I had” “I think it really prepares you for when you leave school” “It gave me a great confidence boost” “I’m so glad all of our class got Distincions in our Leaving Certifictae Applied Results.” “I really loved the work experience on Thursdays” “It set me on the right career path”

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