Leaving Certificate Applied Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee

Leaving Certificate Applied Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk Tralee

What is the Leaving Certificate Applied? n. It is a distinct, self-contained two-year Leaving Certificate programme.

n. It is a practical rather than an academic course n. Prepares students and working life for adult

n. Promotes communication and decision making skills n. Applies knowledge and skills to the solution of real problems

Leaving Certificate Applied Courses / Subjects Range Of Courses n Modular Basis n Module – Thirty Hours Duration n 44 Modules Over 2 Years n

Courses n Vocational Preparation and Guidance n English & Communication

Courses n. Mathematical Applications n. French n. Social Education n. Leisure & Recreation

Courses Specialism - 2 n I. C. T. n Graphics & Construction n Hotel, Catering & Tourism n Craft & Design

Courses Electives - 1 n Hair & Beauty n Engineering n Science

Work Experience n 1 Day Per Week n n n 2 Years 4 Different Work Experiences Local Employer

Leaving Certificate Applied School Year n n n 2 Terms – Sessions September to January February to May

Assessment n Advantage – Not Dependant On Final Examination n Credits Built Up Over 2 Years n Maximum 200 Credits

Assessment Satisfactory Completion 62 Credits 31% of Modules 7 Student Tasks 70 Credits 35% Final Examination 68 Credits 34% Total 200 Credits 100%

Credits For Modules 62 Credits – 31% n Awarded At The End Of Each Session – January & May n Key Assignments n 90% Attendance

Tasks n 7 Tasks Over 2 Years n Report n Interview With Examiner n 10 Credits

Final Examination 68 Credits – 34% n n n English & Communication 2 Specialism Mathematical Applications Irish Foreign Language Social Education

Oral Examinations n English & Communication n Irish n Foreign Language

Award The Leaving Certificate Applied is awarded at 3 levels: n Pass 120 -139 credits 60 – 69% n Merit 140 -169 credits 70 – 84% n Distinction 170 -200 credits 85 – 100%

Leaving Certificate Applied Overview § § § § Practical Course – Range of Subjects Involves Work Experience Prepares For Adult & Working Life Student Completes Assignments Task / Project Work Credits Built Up Over The 2 Years 90% Class Attendance Required