Leaving Certificate Home Economics
Course Content
Food Studies 45% Nutrients & Foods Diet & Health Processing of foods Food Additives & Food Legislation Microbiology Food Safety Course Work Journal
20% of Overall Leaving Cert Mark Written Analysis of 5 Practicals related to Food Studies Area Completed in Fifth Year Externally marked Extra Cookery Practicals & Food Investigations included.
Elective : 20% Home Design & Management Housing Styles Housing Provision House Building & Design Interior Design Energy Efficient Home
Social Studies 10% Family Structures History of Family in Ireland Marriage Family Law
Home Economics Available to ALL STUDENTS YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE DONE HOME ECONOMICS BEFORE Subject is relevant to every day living
Resource Management & Consumer Studies:25% Household Finance Housing Household Appliances Textiles Consumer Responsibility Consumer Legislation