Leaving Certificate Applied at CCS

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Leaving Certificate Appliedat CCS
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What is LCA?

• It is a distinct programme aimed at preparing
  students for working life

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Leaving Cert. Applied Who should apply ?

• Students who would take all ordinary level
  subjects at Leaving Cert. aspiring to a grade D.
• Students who find difficulty with learning by
  rote rather than learning by doing.
• Students who have difficulty with essay type
  answers.
• Students with poor attention span and retention
  skills.

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What is Leaving Cert. Applied?

• 40 modules
• General education
• Practical courses
• Preparation for work
• Assessment

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General Education

• Social Education
• Leisure and Recreation
• Gaeilge
• Languages
• Mathematical Applications
• ICT

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Practical Courses

• Engineering / Construction
• Hotel, Catering Tourism
• Agricultural and Horticultural Studies
• Craft and Design

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Preparation for Work

• English and Communications
• Enterprise Education
• Work Experience

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Assessment

• External examiners
• Key assignments
• Tasks
• Final Exams
• Attendance
• Participation

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Certification

• Credits
• Pass. 60-69
• Merit 70-84
• Distinction.. 85-100
• Application Process