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Leaving Certificate Applied

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

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  1. Leaving Certificate Applied Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee

  2. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied? • It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme.

  3. It is a practical rather than an academic course • Prepares students for adult and working life

  4. Promotes communication and decision making skills Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems

  5. Courses / Subjects Leaving Certificate Applied • Range Of Courses • Modular Basis • Module – Thirty Hours Duration • 44 Modules Over 2 Years

  6. Courses • Vocational Preparation and Guidance • English & Communication

  7. Courses • Mathematical Applications • French • Social Education • Leisure & Recreation

  8. Courses Specialism - 2 • I.C.T. • Graphics & Construction • Hotel, Catering & Tourism • Craft & Design

  9. Courses Electives - 1 • Hair & Beauty • Engineering • Science

  10. Work Experience • 1 Day Per Week • 2 Years • 4 Different Work Experiences • Local Employer

  11. Leaving Certificate AppliedSchool Year • 2 Terms – Sessions • September to January • February to May

  12. Assessment • Advantage – Not Dependant On Final Examination • Credits • Credits Built Up Over 2 Years • Maximum 200 Credits

  13. Assessment

  14. Credits For Modules 62 Credits – 31% • Awarded At The End Of Each Session – January & May • Key Assignments • 90% Attendance

  15. Tasks • 7 Tasks Over 2 Years • Report • Interview With Examiner • 10 Credits

  16. Final Examination 68 Credits – 34% • English & Communication • 2 Specialism • Mathematical Applications • Irish • Foreign Language • Social Education

  17. Oral Examinations • English & Communication • Irish • Foreign Language

  18. Award The Leaving Certificate Applied is awarded at 3 levels: • Pass120-139 credits60 – 69% • Merit140-169 credits70 – 84% • Distinction170-200 credits85 –100%

  19. 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

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