1. Leaving Certificate Applied Mary Cullinane LCA Co-ordinator Wed. 25th February 2015

2. What is LCA and who is it suitable for? Two year alternative practical orientated Leaving Certificate programme. Two year alternative practical orientated Leaving Certificate programme. Project or Task based where work is continually assessed over the two years. Project or Task based where work is continually assessed over the two years. Students who want to enter the workplace/ apprenticeship as soon as possible after completing the LC. Students who want to enter the workplace/ apprenticeship as soon as possible after completing the LC.

3. LCA V’S Traditional LC LCA Work Experience one day a week. 4 placements in 2 yrs. Work Experience one day a week. 4 placements in 2 yrs. Practical/ project work Practical/ project work Continuous assessment Continuous assessment Small class sizes more one to one tuition Small class sizes more one to one tuition Irish completed in one yr Irish completed in one yr Traditional LC LCVP work experience one week a year LCVP work experience one week a year Academic/points orientated Academic/points orientated LC exam counts for majority of marks LC exam counts for majority of marks Bigger classes Bigger classes Irish compulsory for 2 yrs Irish compulsory for 2 yrs

4. POINTS TO L.C. 6 LC subjects to Ordinary level = 30 points 6 LC subjects to Ordinary level = 30 points 6 D3 =30 Points. 6 D3 =30 Points. V.Limited in what a student can do with these results. V.Limited in what a student can do with these results. LCA provides more opportunities to experience the world of work and what career path to follow. LCA provides more opportunities to experience the world of work and what career path to follow.

5. How is LCA different from the Traditional Leaving Cert? Work Experience ( one day a week) Work Experience ( one day a week) Curriculum Offered Curriculum Offered Assessment…..Continuous assessment/ Credit based on 90% attendance and satisfactory completion of modules. Assessment…..Continuous assessment/ Credit based on 90% attendance and satisfactory completion of modules.

6. Curriculum Offered In Ramsgrange CS a variety of subjects are offered under the following headings: In Ramsgrange CS a variety of subjects are offered under the following headings: Vocational Preparation ( English and Communications, Jobsearch, Guidance) Vocational Preparation ( English and Communications, Jobsearch, Guidance) Vocational Education ( Mathematical Applications, IT, Hotel, Catering and Tourism, Craft and Design, Horticulture) Vocational Education ( Mathematical Applications, IT, Hotel, Catering and Tourism, Craft and Design, Horticulture) General Education ( Art, Gaeilge(Yr 1),French (Yr 2), Social Education,Leisure and Recreation) General Education ( Art, Gaeilge(Yr 1),French (Yr 2), Social Education,Leisure and Recreation)

7. How is LCA assessed? A maximum of 200 Credits are awarded over two years. A maximum of 200 Credits are awarded over two years. 62 Credits (Continuous Assessment) 62 Credits (Continuous Assessment) 90% attendance in all subjects. 90% attendance in all subjects. 70 Credits for seven student Tasks 70 Credits for seven student Tasks 68 Credits for Final Exam in June of Yr 2 68 Credits for Final Exam in June of Yr 2

8. Final results Pass 120- 139 credits 60-69% Pass 120- 139 credits 60-69% Merit 140-169 credits 70-84% Merit 140-169 credits 70-84% Distinction 170-200 Credits 85-100% Distinction 170-200 Credits 85-100% LCA students in RCS are encouraged to aim for a Distinction grade. LCA students in RCS are encouraged to aim for a Distinction grade.

9. Can a LCA student go on to further education and training? Yes. The Leaving Certificate Applied is accepted for most PLC courses. Yes. The Leaving Certificate Applied is accepted for most PLC courses. Completion of these courses allows students to progress to Institutes of Technology. Completion of these courses allows students to progress to Institutes of Technology. Apprenticeships Apprenticeships Defence Forces Defence Forces World of Work World of Work

10. How to apply for LCA? Senior cycle choice form returned by agreed date to school office Senior cycle choice form returned by agreed date to school office LCA application form returned by agreed date to Ms. Cullinane LCA application form returned by agreed date to Ms. Cullinane Interview with Ms.Cullinane, Ms Culleton, Ms.L.Walsh and Ms.Harris Interview with Ms.Cullinane, Ms Culleton, Ms.L.Walsh and Ms.Harris Code of behaviour from now until June..Only students who we feel will benefit most from the course will be considered..12 places available. Code of behaviour from now until June..Only students who we feel will benefit most from the course will be considered..12 places available. Unsuccessful applicants may appeal to BOM Unsuccessful applicants may appeal to BOM