Subjects in LCA

Over the course of 2 years students partaking in Leaving Certificate Applied will study 

• English and Communications 
• Irish 
• Math
• Spanish 
• Vocational Preparation and Guidance 
• Hotel Catering and Tourism 
• Graphics and Construction 
• Craft and Design 
• Social Education 
• Leisure and Recreation
• Work Experience 
• Religion 
• Music
• Personal Reflection 
• Personal Achievement 

LCA is a valuable, project-based, alternative to the established Leaving Certificate. It is split into 4 Sessions, over two years. Each session makes up a quarter of a student’s Leaving Certificate. Credits are earned by completing classroom based Key Assignments, Tasks and final exams. Work Experience also makes up a huge part of LCA and students get great satisfaction and confidence from sourcing this themselves. LCA is suited to those with good attendance and who wish to acquire skills for the workplace. Additionally, it can lead to a third level qualification by undertaking a PLC course or attending a Technological University.

Awarding of LCA credits
The LCA is awarded at three levels: 

• Pass: 120 - 139 credits (60% - 69%) 
• Merit: 140 - 169 credits (70% - 84%)
• Distinction: 170 - 200 credits (85% - 100%)

There are 200 credits available in total:

• 62 credits (31%) for ongoing attendance, class work and assignments.
• 70 credits (35%) for 7 Student Tasks (project work).
• 68 credits (34%) for 7 Final Examinations.