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Leaving Certificate Applied at CCS

Leaving Certificate Applied at CCS. What is LCA?. It is an alternative, stand alone programme ,aimed at preparing students for working life. Leaving Cert. Applied ……… Who should apply ?. Students who would take all ordinary level subjects at Leaving Cert. aspiring to a grade D.

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Leaving Certificate Applied at CCS

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  1. Leaving Certificate Appliedat CCS

  2. What is LCA? • It is an alternative, stand alone programme ,aimed at preparing students for working life

  3. Leaving Cert. Applied ………Who should apply ? • Students who would take all ordinary level subjects at Leaving Cert. aspiring to a grade D. • Students who find difficulty with learning by rote rather than learning by doing. • Students who have difficulty with essay type answers. • Students with poor attention span and retention skills.

  4. What is Leaving Cert. Applied? • 40 modules over 2 Years • Continuous Assessment

  5. General Education • Social Issues • PE • Gaeilge • German • Mathematical Applications • ICT

  6. Practical Courses • Engineering or Construction • Hotel, Catering & Tourism • Agricultural and Horticultural Studies • Art or Drama

  7. Preparation for Work • English and Communications • Guidance and Enterprise • Work Experience on day release

  8. Course broken into 4 Sessions • Year 1 • Sep- Jan • Feb - May • Year 2 • Sep – Jan • Feb –May • Final Exams in June

  9. Assessment • Credits awarded for the following elements: • External examiner interviews covering specific tasks • Continuous assignments • Attendance/Participation • Final Exams

  10. Assessment progress

  11. Certification • Credits • Pass……………. 60%-69% • Merit…………… 70%-84% • Distinction….. 85%-100% Application Process

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