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Leaving Certificate Applied. Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?. It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme. It is a practical rather than an academic course Prepares students for adult and working life.
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Leaving Certificate Applied Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee
What is the Leaving Certificate Applied? • It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme.
It is a practical rather than an academic course • Prepares students for adult and working life
Promotes communication and decision making skills Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems
Courses / Subjects Leaving Certificate Applied • Range Of Courses • Modular Basis • Module – Thirty Hours Duration • 44 Modules Over 2 Years
Courses • Vocational Preparation and Guidance • English & Communication
Courses • Mathematical Applications • French • Social Education • Leisure & Recreation
Courses Specialism - 2 • I.C.T. • Graphics & Construction • Hotel, Catering & Tourism • Craft & Design
Courses Electives - 1 • Hair & Beauty • Engineering • Science
Work Experience • 1 Day Per Week • 2 Years • 4 Different Work Experiences • Local Employer
Leaving Certificate AppliedSchool Year • 2 Terms – Sessions • September to January • February to May
Assessment • Advantage – Not Dependant On Final Examination • Credits • Credits Built Up Over 2 Years • Maximum 200 Credits
Credits For Modules 62 Credits – 31% • Awarded At The End Of Each Session – January & May • Key Assignments • 90% Attendance
Tasks • 7 Tasks Over 2 Years • Report • Interview With Examiner • 10 Credits
Final Examination 68 Credits – 34% • English & Communication • 2 Specialism • Mathematical Applications • Irish • Foreign Language • Social Education
Oral Examinations • English & Communication • Irish • Foreign Language
Award The Leaving Certificate Applied is awarded at 3 levels: • Pass120-139 credits60 – 69% • Merit140-169 credits70 – 84% • Distinction170-200 credits85 –100%
Leaving Certificate AppliedOverview • Practical Course – Range of Subjects • Involves Work Experience • Prepares For Adult & Working Life • Student Completes Assignments • Task / Project Work • Credits Built Up Over The 2 Years • 90% Class Attendance Required