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About
the Leaving Certificate Applied
The
Leaving Certificate Applied is a two-year Leaving Certificate,
available to students who wish to follow a practical or vocationally
orientated programme.
The
Leaving Certificate Applied is different to the mainstream Leaving
Certificate in a number of ways:
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It
is distinct and self contained programme made up of a number of
courses
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It
is a practical programme that makes wide use of active and
student centred learning methods
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It
includes seven student tasks that bring together the different
learning experiences that the students have gained from
the courses they have studied
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It
uses a unique system of assessment.
The student’s work is assessed over the two years of
the programme and they gain credits as they go along.
Practicals, interviews and terminal written papers are
among the different forms of assessment used.
The students’ communication, problem solving and
practical skills are also assessed.
As
students complete their Leaving Certificate Applied course work they
collect credits. It is
possible to collect a total of 200 credits.
A maximum of 62 credits are awarded for completing the
required courses, 70 credits for the seven student tasks completed
over the two years, and 68 credits for the examinations at the end
of Year 2.
Students
successfully completing the Leaving Certificate Applied have number
of options available: straight
to work, PLC course and apprenticeships.
Source:
www.lca.ie
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