Leaving Certificate Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied programme is based on the concept of continuous assessment. The teaching approach is practical and task based. It is a fully accepted and accredited part of the second level education system.
Features of the L.C.A. are:
- Broad and balanced curriculum
- Emphasis on practical work
- Half yearly sessions with feedback every session
- Four terms of work experience
- Vocational preparation
- Continuous assessment (credit accumulation)
- Access to further education and training
Selection for L.C.A. is by interview and has proven to be a very popular course. Students are awarded a Leaving Certificate Applied Certificate on successful completion of the two years.
Leaving Certificate Curriculum
The following are core subjects:
- Gaeilge
- Maths
- English
- Religious Education
- Physical Education
* Students choose 4 subjects and students:
- Accounting
- Engineering
- Physics
- Business
- Home Economics
- French or German
- Art Design & Communication Graphics
- History
- Construction Studies
- Biology
- Geography
- Religion
- Chemistry
- Music
- Economics
- Applied Maths
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
The LCVP is an additional subject designed to enhance the vocational dimension of the Leaving Cert. Students are encouraged to:
- be innovative and enterprising
- take responsibility for their own learning
- adapt to changing circumstances
- evaluate data and devise solutions to problems
- communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively
- work as part of a team with others
- investigate and plan career options
- use information and communication technologies
- investigate local business and community enterprises
- learn from their experiences
