LCA yr 1 ’24-’25
We offer the Leaving Certified Applied Program over 2 years.
This course combines continuous assessment, projects, and final exams as well as working on practical courses to offer a different type of education.
Work Experience is also a big part of the program.
Learners receive a payment based on attendance. The program is available to learners from 16-20.
Target Award
Department of Education & Skills Leaving Certificate Applied – DESLCA
Start Date: 17-03-2025 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 |
| Craft And Design | 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 |
| 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 |
| Modern Languages | 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 |
For further information on the Leaving Certificate Applied programme please see LCA Programme Statement at:
http://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle