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Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)
Michael Duffy
What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?
It is a distinct, self-contained two year Leaving Certificate programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.
It emphasises forms of achievement and excellence which the established Leaving Certificate has not recognised in the past.
Rationale
Prepares students for adult and working life
Recognises talents of all pupilsPromotes communication and decision-
making skillsApplies knowledge and skills to the
solution of real problems
Who would benefit most?
Students who are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Cert programmes
Students who choose not to opt for those programmes
LCA Curriculum (2 Years, 4 Sessions)
Vocational Preparation & Guidance
English & Communications
Mathematical Applications
Information Technology
Vocational Specialisms
Arts EducationLanguagesLeisure & RecreationSocial EducationElective Modules
Do Leaving Certificate Applied students receive a Leaving Certificate?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a Leaving Certificate from the State Examinations Commission. All credits awarded will be recorded on the Leaving Certificate Applied parchment.
Assessment Modules
Requirement:90% AttendanceEvidence of completion of 4 key
assignments for each module
Value of Credits
Modules of non-examination courses have a value of two credits
Modules of courses which have a final examination have a value of one credit
Timing of assessment:At the end of each session (Approximately
11 modules per session)
Assessment Tasks
Requirements:Evidence of task completionIndividual task reportIndividual presentation of task at interview
with external examiner (except Personal Reflection task)
Credit
1 Vocational Preparation task - 10 credits2 Vocational Education tasks - 10 credits
each1 General Education Task - 10 credits1 Personal Reflection task - 10 credits1 Contemporary Issue task - 10
credits1 Practical Achievement task - 10 credits
Assessment Final Examinations
English and Communication 12 credits Oral plus Written, incorporating audio / visualVocational Specialisms (2) 12 credits
(each) Practical and writtenLanguages (2) 6 credits each Oral plus Written incorporating aural Social Education 10 credits Written, incorporating audio tapeMathematical Applications 10 credits Written
Total = 68 credits
Assessment
3 Modes of Assessment:
Credits %
1. Satisfactory completion of
Modules62
31%
2. Seven Student Tasks
70 35%
3. Final Examination
68 34%
Total 200 credits 100%
Certificate awarded at three levels:
Award Mark (%) Credits
Pass 60 – 69 120 – 139
Merit 70 – 84 140 – 169
Distinction 85 - 100 170 - 200