2024/2025- Leaving Certificate Applied Programme (Year 1)
The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme is a two year Leaving Certificate programme available to students who wish to follow a practical programme with a strong practical and vocational emphasis. It is one of three Leaving Certificate options offered by the Department of Education and Skills.
The Leaving Certificate Applied programme has been developed by the
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. This programme is part
of the expanded senior cycle provision designed to cater for the diversity
of participants’ needs.
Target Award
Department of Education & Skills Leaving Certificate Applied – DESLCA
Start Date: 26-08-2024 Hours/week: 28 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 52 weeks
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This Leaving Certificate course demands a high level of commitment from the learner and a good standard of reading, writing and maths is required. Having a Junior Certificate standard would be a definite advantage. Learners must have the capacity to work with others from diverse social, linguistic and cultural backgrounds; engage in critical and creative thinking and take responsibility for their own learning.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements.
http://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle
Learning Aptitude
Please refer to Department of Education website
Previous Experience
Please refer to Department of Education website
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational Preparation & Guidance | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Visual Arts | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Active Leisure Studies | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Graphics And Construction Studies | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Childcare; Community Care | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Hair And Beauty | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Hotel Catering And Tourism | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Introduction To Information And Communication Technology Year 2 | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Introduction To Information And Communications Technology Year 1 | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Leisure And Recreation | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Mathematical Applications | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Social Education | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| English And Communications | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
| Gaeilge Chumarsáideach | Leaving Certificate Applied (DESLCA) | Department of Education & Skills |
The Leaving Certificate Applied programmes recognises the talents of all participants and provides an opportunity for them to develop in terms of responsibility, self-esteem and self-knowledge. During this programme participants will also have the opportunity to develop communication and decision making skills to help them achieve a more independent and enterprising approach to learning and to life.
For further information on the Leaving Certificate Applied programme please see LCA Programme Statement at:
http://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle
Applicants who have not completed secondary school (and are no longer attending) or have not passed the Leaving Certificate exams full are eligible to apply.