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LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED PROGRAMME OVERVIEW COLÁISTE PHOBAL RÓS CRÉ

LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED PROGRAMME OVERVIEW COLÁISTE PHOBAL RÓS CRÉ. 2 nd February 2017. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?. It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life

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LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED PROGRAMME OVERVIEW COLÁISTE PHOBAL RÓS CRÉ

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  1. LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIEDPROGRAMME OVERVIEWCOLÁISTE PHOBAL RÓS CRÉ 2nd February 2017

  2. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied? • It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at 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. Rationale • Prepares students for adult and working life • Recognises talents of all pupils • Promotes communication and decision making skills

  4. STUDENT PROFILE Students who have: • A good work ethic and enjoy project work • Excellent attendance record as credits are given for student interaction with classroom assignments. • Good behaviour record (work experience) • Willingness to learn and actively participate in whole programme (school trips and fundraisers) • Self-motivated with a positive attitude towards schoolwork and authority

  5. Assessment 3 Modes Satisfactory completion of modules 62 credits (31%) 7 Student Tasks 70 credits (35%) Final Examinations 68 credits (34%) Total 200 credits (100%)

  6. Leaving Certificate Applied Qualification Certificate awarded at three levels: Pass 60-69 % (120 - 139 credits) Merit 70-84 % (140 - 169 credits) Distinction 85-100 % (170 - 200 credits)

  7. Opening up New Options The Leaving Certificate Applied Route Map • Leaving • Certificate • Applied • Vocational Preparation • Vocational Education • Vocational Education Further Education Post Leaving Certificate Course Further & Higher Education Careers FAS Apprenticeships

  8. LCA Adam’s Gift

  9. Application Procedure • An application form must be completed • Parents/Guardians and student must attend an interview • To ensure the success of the students placement, the parent must sign a contract stating he/she will source work experience for their son/daughter for the duration of the programme • Registration day prior to return to school in August • Course fee of €120 collected in instalments.

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