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Leaving Certificate Applied A Different Way

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Page 1: Leaving Cert Applied A Different Way

Leaving Certificate Applied

A Different Way

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What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?

A self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for working life or Post Leaving Cert Courses.

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Who is it for?

Students who are not catered for by other Leaving Certificate.

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I decided to do LCA because I felt it would help me learn more about life today.

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What I liked about it was the fact that you got credits as you went along and I liked doing the tasks and assignments.

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I wanted to do LCA because it was a more active course and was very different from the Traditional Leaving Certificate.

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I chose to do LCA because I enjoyed doing project work andindependent research.

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I loved the idea of doing projects and assignments in LCA so that’s why I chose todo it.

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Preparing students for adult & working life

What is it for?

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Recognises talents of all pupils

What is it for?

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Promotes communication & decision making skills

What is it for?

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Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems

What is it for?

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Curriculum Can Include:

Vocational Preparation & Guidance 

English & Communications

Mathematical Computers

Horticulture

Construction Studies

Hotel Catering And Tourism

Art

Spanish & Irish

Leisure & Recreation

Social Education

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Assessment

Satisfactory completion of Modules 62 credits (31%)

7 Student tasks 70 credits (35%)

Final examinations 68 credits (34%)

Total 200 credits (100%)

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Certificate awarded at three levels:

Distinction (85-100%) (170 - 200 credits)Merit (70-84 %) (140 - 169 credits)Pass (60-69 %) (120 - 139 credits)

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“It gave mea boost of

confidence in myself and

helped me

communicate better with

others”

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“It taught me about

hidden skills and talents I

had and it setme on the right

career path”

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“I think it matures you a bit more and it really prepares you for when

you leave school”

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“You also get to learn more

about yourself and what you’re capable of

doing.”

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I really loved the four sessions of work experience

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The Difference in the End

Leaving Cert Applied

1. Well prepared for work.

2. Will be experienced in interviews.

3. Good at working in a team.

4. Have good self knowledge

Leaving Cert

1. Well prepared for further study.

2. Good at dealing with pressure.

3. Will have learned more from books.

4. Be competent academically