Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate AppliedApplied

Mercy Secondary SchoolMercy Secondary SchoolMounthawkMounthawkTraleeTralee

What is the Leaving Certificate What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?Applied?

It is a distinct, self-contained It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate two-year Leaving Certificate programme. programme.

It is a practical rather than an It is a practical rather than an academic courseacademic course

Prepares students for adult and Prepares students for adult and working lifeworking life

Promotes communication and Promotes communication and decision making skillsdecision making skills

Applies knowledge and skills to Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problemsthe solution of real problems

Courses / SubjectsCourses / Subjects Range Of CoursesRange Of Courses Modular BasisModular Basis Module – Thirty Hours DurationModule – Thirty Hours Duration 44 Modules Over 2 Years44 Modules Over 2 Years

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CoursesCourses

Vocational Preparation and Vocational Preparation and GuidanceGuidance

English & CommunicationEnglish & Communication

Mathematical ApplicationsMathematical ApplicationsFrenchFrenchSocial EducationSocial EducationLeisure & RecreationLeisure & Recreation

CoursesCourses

Specialism - 2Specialism - 2 I.C.T.I.C.T. Graphics & ConstructionGraphics & Construction Hotel, Catering & TourismHotel, Catering & Tourism Craft & DesignCraft & Design

CoursesCourses

CoursesCourses Electives - 1Electives - 1 Hair & BeautyHair & Beauty EngineeringEngineering ScienceScience

Work ExperienceWork Experience 1 Day Per Week1 Day Per Week 2 Years2 Years 4 Different Work Experiences4 Different Work Experiences Local EmployerLocal Employer

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School YearSchool Year 2 Terms – Sessions2 Terms – Sessions September to JanuarySeptember to January February to MayFebruary to May

AssessmentAssessment Advantage – Not Dependant Advantage – Not Dependant

On Final On Final ExaminationExamination

CreditsCredits Credits Built Up Over 2 YearsCredits Built Up Over 2 Years Maximum 200 CreditsMaximum 200 Credits

AssessmentAssessmentSatisfactory Satisfactory CompletionCompletion of Modules of Modules 62 Credits62 Credits 31%31%

7 Student Tasks7 Student Tasks 70 Credits70 Credits 35%35%

Final ExaminationFinal Examination 68 Credits68 Credits 34%34%

TotalTotal 200 Credits200 Credits 100%100%

Credits For ModulesCredits For Modules

Awarded At The End Of Each Awarded At The End Of Each Session – January & MaySession – January & May

Key AssignmentsKey Assignments 90% Attendance90% Attendance

62 Credits – 31%62 Credits – 31%

TasksTasks 7 Tasks Over 2 Years7 Tasks Over 2 Years ReportReport Interview With ExaminerInterview With Examiner 10 Credits10 Credits

Final ExaminationFinal Examination68 Credits – 34%68 Credits – 34%

English & CommunicationEnglish & Communication 2 Specialism2 Specialism Mathematical ApplicationsMathematical Applications IrishIrish Foreign LanguageForeign Language Social EducationSocial Education

Oral ExaminationsOral Examinations English & CommunicationEnglish & Communication IrishIrish Foreign LanguageForeign Language

AwardAward

PassPass 120-139 credits120-139 credits 60 – 69%60 – 69%

MeritMerit 140-169 credits140-169 credits 70 – 84%70 – 84%

DistinctionDistinction 170-200 credits170-200 credits 85 –100%85 –100%

The Leaving Certificate Applied The Leaving Certificate Applied is awarded at 3 levels:is awarded at 3 levels:

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Practical Course – Range of SubjectsPractical Course – Range of Subjects Involves Work ExperienceInvolves Work Experience Prepares For Adult & Working LifePrepares For Adult & Working Life Student Completes AssignmentsStudent Completes Assignments Task / Project WorkTask / Project Work Credits Built Up Over The 2 YearsCredits Built Up Over The 2 Years 90% Class Attendance Required90% Class Attendance Required