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What is the Leaving Certificate Applied?
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My Application to Classwork
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The Student Task
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Task Planning
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Tasks and Work Experience
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Vocational Preparation and Guidance
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English and Communications
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Mathematical Applications
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Vocational Specialism 1
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Vocational Specialism 2
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Introduction to Information and Communication Technology 57
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Arts Education
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Social Education
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Gaeilge Chumarsáideach
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Modern Languages
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Leisure and Recreation
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Elective Subject
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Work Experience Placement
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Notes
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DEVELOP SKILLS FOR
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Leaving Certificate Applied?
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W H AT IS T H E
The Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) is a distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life.
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The LCA was introduced to recognise the talents of all students and provide opportunities for development in terms of responsibility, selfesteem and self-knowledge.
It is an innovative programme in the way students learn, in what they learn and in the way their achievements are assessed. The advantage of the LCA is that it focuses on the talents of each individual student and helps students apply what they learn in the real world. The two-year programme consists of four sessions. Session 1 and session 2 take place in 5th year. Session 3 and session 4 take place in 6th year. Achievements are credited in each of these sessions.
Work and
LIFE COMMUNICATION ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES GOAL SETTING LEARNING FOR LIFE TEAMWORK MOTIVATION PLANNING ORGANISATION WORK EXPERIENCE SELF-AWARENESS SELF-ESTEEM CONFIDENCE
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My Teachers Teacher
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Task Planning
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Task Planning Date:
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GIVE A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE TASK:
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WHAT DO I ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THE TASK?
WHAT DO I NEED TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE TASK?
WHERE I CAN GET INFORMATION?
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DATE TO COMPLETE
ACTION PLAN - KEY STEPS 1 2 3 4
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WHAT WAS YOUR ROLE IN THE TASK?
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT FROM DOING THIS TASK?
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Brainstorm
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Use the space provided here to brainstorm and sketch ideas.
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Mathematical Applications
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Mathematics and Planning
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I have carried out a case study in a relevant area of mathematics and planning.
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I have collected and selected the relevant examples from my portfolio of learning to exemplify the following areas of the mathematical case study in my specified area. • • • • •
Finding out Collecting, comparing, and calculating Interpreting Making judgements Communicating
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Mathematics and the World Around Me K E Y ASS IGN MENTS
I have carried out a case study in a relevant area of mathematics and the world around me.
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I have collected and selected the relevant examples from my portfolio of learning to exemplify the following areas of the mathematical case study in my specified area. • • • • •
Finding out Collecting, comparing, and calculating Interpreting Making judgements Communicating
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I have carried out a case study in a relevant area of mathematics and life skills.
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I have collected and selected the relevant examples from my portfolio of learning to exemplify the following areas of the mathematical case study in my specified area. • • • • •
Finding out Collecting, comparing, and calculating Interpreting Making judgements Communicating
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Mathematics and Work
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K E Y ASS IGN MENTS
I have carried out a case study in a relevant area of mathematics and work.
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I have collected and selected the relevant examples from my portfolio of learning to exemplify the following areas of the mathematical case study in my specified area. • • • • •
Finding out Collecting, comparing, and calculating Interpreting Making judgements Communicating
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Mathematical Applications CO U RS E R EF LECTI ON
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WHAT SKILLS DID I LEARN OR DEVELOP DURING THIS COURSE?
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WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE I FACED DURING THIS COURSE AND HOW DID I OVERCOME IT?
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WHAT ASPECTS OF THIS COURSE DID I ENJOY THE MOST?
HOW WILL WHAT I LEARNED BE USEFUL TO ME IN THE WORKING WORLD?
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Work Experience Placement LEAV I NG CERTI F IC ATE APPLIED
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Work Experience Placement EVALUATION OF STU DE N T
At the end of the placement, please rate the student by placing a tick in the appropriate boxes. POSITION: COMPANY:
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Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills and procedures Level of competence in completion of task given Initiative
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Overall attitude towards the job
Ability to communicate with staff, supervisors and the public Suitability of this type of work
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Work Experience Placement AT TE NDA NC E R E CO R D
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expre ssing kind ness
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Secondary School Student
Art Competition
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Calling all secondary students!
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PERIODIC TABLE
YEAR PLANNER August 2026 Sat
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30 Christmas Holidays
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