Senior Cycle
Leaving Cert 2015/17
The Following subjects are offered for the Leaving Certificate course:
Irish
English
Mathematics
French
German
Business
Accountancy
History
Geography
Physics
Biology
Agricultural Science (New)
Music
Construction
Technical Drawing
Home Economics (Social & Scientific)
Physical Education
Career Guidance
Link Modules (LCVP)
Religious Education
Social, Physical & Health Education (SPHE)
From September 2016 Chemistry will also be offered as a Leaving Certificate subject
Leaving Cert Applied
Leaving Cert Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied is a distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life. The programme puts an emphasis on forms of achievement and excellence, which the established LeavingCertificate has not recognised in the past.Mercy College Woodford has started this innovative course for the first time in September 2002.
The advantage of Leaving Certificate Applied 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 half-year blocks called Sessions and achievements are credited in each of these Sessions
Leaving Certificate Applied students will take the following subject areas in their two-year programme
Vocational Preparation & Guidance
English & Communications
Mathematical Applications
Information Technology
Arts Education
Social Education
Languages
Leisure & Recreation
Specialisms:
Hotel & Catering
Construction & Manufacturing
Elective Courses:
Childcare
Information Technology
Religious Education
Agriculture/Horticulture
Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a Leaving Certificate from the Department of Education and Science. All credits awarded will be recorded on the Leaving Certificate Applied parchment.
This certificate will be awarded at three levels:
Pass
60-69%
(120-139 credits)
Merit
70-84%
(140 - 169 credits)
Distinction
85-100%
(170 - 200 credits)
LCVP
The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) is an intervention designed to enhance the vocational dimension of the Leaving Certificate (established). The LCVP combines the academic strengths of teh Leaving Certificate (established) with a new dynamic focus of self-directed learning, enterprise, work and the community.
Requirements for the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme are as follows:
• Students must take a minimum of five Leaving Certificate Subjects (at Higher, Ordinary or Foundation Level) including Irish.
• Two of the above must be selected from one of the designated Vocational Subject Groupings.
• Students must study the two Link Modules, namely Preparation for the World of Work and Enterprise Education.
