1. Leaving Certificate Applied at CCS

2. What is LCA?
It is a distinct programme aimed at preparing students for working life

3. Leaving Cert. Applied ……… Who should apply ?
Students who would take all ordinary level subjects at Leaving Cert. aspiring to a grade D.
Students who find difficulty with learning by rote rather than learning by doing.
Students who have difficulty with essay type answers.
Students with poor attention span and retention skills.

4. What is Leaving Cert. Applied?
40 modules over 2 Years
Continuous Assessment

5. General Education Social Issues PE Gaeilge Languages
Mathematical Applications
ICT

6. Practical Courses Engineering / Construction Hotel, Catering & Tourism
Agricultural and Horticultural Studies
Craft and Design/Drama

7. Preparation for Work English and Communications
Guidance and Enterprise
Work Experience on day release

8. Course broken into 4 Sessions
Year 1
Sep- Jan
Feb - May
Year 2
Sep – Jan
Feb –May
Final Exams in June

9. Assessment Credits awarded for the following elements:
External examiner interviews covering specific tasks
Continuous assignments
Attendance/Participation
Final Exams

10. Assessment progress

11. Certification Credits Pass……………. 60%-69% Merit…………… 70%-84%
Distinction….. 85%-100%
Application Process