What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?
- It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing learners for adult and working life
- It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past
- It offers learners specific opportunity to prepare for and progress to further education and training
Who would benefit most?
- Students who are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Certificate programmes
- Students who choose not to opt for those programmes
- Students who would achieve their potential by having continuous assessment and being assessed through 3 different modes of assessment
Rationale
- Prepares students for adult and working life
- Recognises talents of all pupils
- Promotes communication and decision making skills
- Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems
Curriculum in Coláiste na Trócaire
- Vocational Preparation & Guidance
- English & Communications
- Mathematical Applications
- Introduction to Information Technology
- 2 Vocational Specialisms (Information Communication Technology or Agriculture & Horticulture or Engineering)
- Arts Education
- Languages (Irish in one year and French in the second year)
- Leisure & Recreation
- Social Education
- Elective Modules (Religion and Construction Studies or Hair &Beauty or Hotel & Catering or Science)
Certificate awarded at 3 levels:
| Pass Merit Distinction | 60-69% 70-84% 85-100% | 120-139 Credits 140-169 credits 170-200 credits |
Assessment (3 Modes):
| Satisfactory completion of 44 modules 7 Student Tasks (each showing minimum 10 hours' work) Final Examinations TOTAL: | 62 credits 70 credits 68 credits 200 credits | 31% 35% 34% 100% |
Requirements
- 90% attendance
- Evidence of completion of 4 key assignments for each module (44 modules over 2 years)
Work Experience
It is an integral part of the programme and takes place each Friday. Students after successfully completing work experience receive credits through the Vocational Preparation & Guidance modules.
