1. Leaving Certificate Applied Mercy Secondary School MounthawkTralee

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

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

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

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

6. Courses Vocational Preparation and Guidance Vocational Preparation and Guidance English & Communication English & Communication

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

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

9. Courses Electives - 1 Electives - 1 Hair & Beauty Hair & Beauty Engineering Engineering Science Science

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

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

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

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

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

15. Tasks 7 Tasks Over 2 Years 7 Tasks Over 2 Years Report Report Interview With Examiner Interview With Examiner 10 Credits 10 Credits

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

17. Oral Examinations English & Communication English & Communication Irish Irish Foreign Language Foreign Language

18. Award Pass 120-139 credits 60 – 69% Pass 120-139 credits 60 – 69% Merit140-169 credits 70 – 84% Merit140-169 credits 70 – 84% Distinction170-200 credits85 –100% Distinction170-200 credits85 –100% The Leaving Certificate Applied is awarded at 3 levels:

19. 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