1. Leaving Certificate Applied Programme A different way .
Mr. Jason M. Cotter
Leaving Certificate Applied Coordinator

2. What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?
Two-year Leaving Certificate programme.
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.

3. Who would benefit most?
Students who are not adequately catered for by other Leaving Certificate programmes.
Students who like to ‘learn by doing’.

4. I felt that there were more opportunities in LCA for me and I liked the idea of continuous assessment. Niall
Why I chose
LCA
I loved the idea of doing projects and assignments in LCA so that’s why I chose to
do it. Darren
I wanted to do project work and
independent research. Joe
I decided to do LCA because I wanted to try lots of different types of work experience before I finish school. Kate
I loved the fact that you got credits as you went along and I liked doing the assignments and tasks. Chloe

5. Curriculum Vocational Preparation & Guidance English & CommunicationsOV OV
Curriculum
Vocational Preparation & Guidance 
English & Communications
Mathematical Applications 
Information Technology
Languages 
Leisure & Recreation
Social Education
Religion

6. Vocational Specialisms
Technology
Childcare
Graphics and Construction Studies
Craft and Design
Agriculture/Horticulture
Hotel Catering and Tourism
Hair and Beauty
Office Administration and Customer Care
Active Leisure Studies
Information and Communications Technology
Choose 2
From 10
Options

7. Assessment Certificate awarded at three levels:
Satisfactory completion of Modules credits (31%)
7 Student tasks credits (35%)
Final examinations credits (34%)
Total credits (100%)
Certificate awarded at three levels:
Pass % ( credits)
Merit (70-84 %) ( credits)
Distinction ( %) ( credits)

8. Further &Higher Education
Opening up New Options
The Leaving Certificate Applied Route Map
Leaving
Certificate
Applied
Further
Education
Post Leaving
Certificate (PLC)
Course
Further &Higher Education
Careers
Apprenticeships

9. Some comments from our graduates
“It taught me about
hidden skills
and talents I had”
“I think it really
prepares you for when
you leave school”
“It gave me
a great confidence boost”
“I’m so glad all of our class
got Distincions in our
Leaving Certifictae
Applied Results.”
“I really loved the
work experience
on Thursdays”
“It set me on
the right career path”