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Leaving Certificate Applied

Leaving Certificate Applied. Mary Cullinane LCA Co-ordinator Wed. 25th February 2015. What is LCA and who is it suitable for?. Two year alternative practical orientated Leaving Certificate programme. Project or Task based where work is continually assessed over the two years.

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Leaving Certificate Applied

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  1. Leaving Certificate Applied Mary Cullinane LCA Co-ordinator Wed. 25th February 2015

  2. What is LCA and who is it suitable for? • Two year alternative practical orientated Leaving Certificate programme. • Project or Task based where work is continually assessed over the two years. • Students who want to enter the workplace/ apprenticeship as soon as possible after completing the LC.

  3. LCA V’S Traditional LC LCA Traditional LC LCVP work experience one week a year Academic/points orientated LC exam counts for majority of marks Bigger classes Irish compulsory for 2 yrs • Work Experience one day a week. 4 placements in 2 yrs. • Practical/ project work • Continuous assessment • Small class sizes more one to one tuition • Irish completed in one yr

  4. POINTS TO L.C. • 6 LC subjects to Ordinary level = 30 points 6 D3 =30 Points. V.Limited in what a student can do with these results. • LCA provides more opportunities to experience the world of work and what career path to follow.

  5. How is LCA different from the Traditional Leaving Cert? • Work Experience ( one day a week) • Curriculum Offered • Assessment…..Continuous assessment/ Credit based on 90% attendance and satisfactory completion of modules.

  6. Curriculum Offered • In Ramsgrange CS a variety of subjects are offered under the following headings: • Vocational Preparation ( English and Communications, Jobsearch, Guidance) • Vocational Education ( Mathematical Applications, IT, Hotel, Catering and Tourism, Craft and Design, Horticulture) • General Education ( Art, Gaeilge(Yr 1),French (Yr 2), Social Education,Leisure and Recreation)

  7. How is LCA assessed? • A maximum of 200 Credits are awarded over two years. • 62 Credits (Continuous Assessment) • 90% attendance in all subjects. • 70 Credits for seven student Tasks • 68 Credits for Final Exam in June of Yr 2

  8. Final results • Pass 120- 139 credits 60-69% • Merit 140-169 credits 70-84% • Distinction 170-200 Credits 85-100% • LCA students in RCS are encouraged to aim for a Distinction grade.

  9. Can a LCA student go on to further education and training? • Yes. The Leaving Certificate Applied is accepted for most PLC courses. • Completion of these courses allows students to progress to Institutes of Technology. • Apprenticeships • Defence Forces • World of Work

  10. How to apply for LCA? • Senior cycle choice form returned by agreed date to school office • LCA application form returned by agreed date to Ms.Cullinane • Interview with Ms.Cullinane, Ms Culleton, Ms.L.Walsh and Ms.Harris • Code of behaviour from now until June..Only students who we feel will benefit most from the course will be considered..12 places available. • Unsuccessful applicants may appeal to BOM

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