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CHOICES & DECISIONS
TRADITIONAL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME
APPLIED LEAVING CERTIFICATE TRANSITION YEAR
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TRADITIONAL L.CERT Core Subjects
IRISH ENGLISH MATHS
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THE LANGUAGE GROUP FRENCH SPANISH
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SOCIAL GROUP
HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HOME EC (SC&SOC) R.E.
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THE ARTISTIC GROUP ART MUSIC
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BUSINESS
ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS ECONOMICS
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SCIENCE
BIOLOGY PHYSICS CHEMISTRY PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY
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LEVEL
HIGHER ORDINARY
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Leaving Certificate Points Grade Higher HL Maths Ordinary A1 100 +25 60 A2 90 +25 50 B1 85 +25 45 B2 80 +25 40 B3 75 +25 35 C1 70 +25 30 C2 65 +25 25 C3 60 +25 20 D1 55 +25 15 D2 50 +25 10 D3 45 +25 5
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How to Calculate Points Use 6 Best Subjects Irish (O) B1=45 English (H) C1=70 Maths (O) C3=20 French (H) B3=75 Biology (H) A2=90 Social & Scientific (H) B1=85 Business (H) B2=80
Total =445 points Maths points not counted
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5th Year Subject Option Sheet Irish ______________English ______________Maths ______________
Please state Higher or Ordinary Level
French or Spanish______________________
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5th Year Subject Options Sheet
B Physics, Phy/Chem, Geography, Economics, Home Ec (Sc&Soc)_______________________
C History, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Music
_______________________D Biology, Home Ec (Sc&Soc),
Accounting, Art, Religion
_______________________Choose one subject from each line and state Higher or Ord level
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Subject Choice contd.
If you have any problem with any of the above lines, please state:
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THIRD LEVEL
ITs (INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY): Higher Certificates, Ordinary Degrees, Honours Degrees (CAO)
UNIVERSITIES: Degrees (CAO & UCAS)
Colleges of Further Education:POST LEAVING CERTIFICATE COURSES
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MATRICULATION REQUIREMENTS
5 Subjects at O level including Irish/English and Maths for ITs
6 subjects, 2 at H level to include Irish, English, Maths (Language) for NUI
PLCs depend on course
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS e.g. Irish at H level for Primary Teaching 1 Science subject for Nursing 2 Science subjects for many Health
Care Courses HC3 in Maths for Engineering Suitability Test eg. HPAT, Interview
and Portfolio
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WHO CAN HELP?
SUBJECT TEACHER BROTHER/SISTER/PARENTS SENIOR PUPILS GUIDANCE COUNSELLORREMEMBER, BIG JUMP IN DIFFICULTY
BETWEEN J.CERT AND 5TH YEAR
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LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME
A 2 year programme combining academic study with a new focus on enterprise, work and the community
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PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
At least 5 LC subjects 2 subjects must be from the
designated Vocational Subject Groupings
A Modern European Language 2 Link Modules
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VOCATIONAL SUBJECT GROUPINGS
There are 16 combinations such as:
Physics and ChemistryAccounting or Business or
Economics (2)S & S and Business/AccountingS & S and Biology
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LINK MODULES
Preparation for the World of Work
Enterprise Education
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Preparation for the World of Work
Introduction to Working Life Job-seeking Skills Career Investigation Work Placement
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Enterprise Education
Enterprise Skills Local Business Enterprises Local Voluntary Organisations An Enterprise Activity
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ASSESSMENT OF LINK MODULES
Written Examination (40%) Portfolio of Coursework (60%)
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RECOGNITION OF LCVP
Distinction 70 points Merit 50 points Pass 30 points
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How to Calculate Points Use 6 Best Subjects Irish (O) B1=45 English (H) C1=70 Maths (O) C3=20 French (H) B3=75 Biology (H) A2=90 Social & Scientific (H) B1=85 Business (H) B2=80 LCVP Distinction=70
Total = 470 Points Maths and Irish not counted
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LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED PROGRAMME
A distinct, self-contained two-year programme aimed at preparing students for adult and working life
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Who would benefit most? Students who are not adequately
catered for by the Traditional Leaving Certificate or LCVP
Students who would benefit from a more practical approach than the Traditional Leaving Certificate
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Curriculum
Vocational Preparation & Guidance English & Communication Mathematical Applications Information Technology Vocational Specialisms
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Curriculum
Arts Education Languages Leisure & Recreation Social Education Religion
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ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
Modules & Attendance 62 credits (31%)
Student tasks 70 credits (35%)
Final examination 68 credits (34%)
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Irish System Students will be eligible for jobs in: Civil service Aer Lingus Army/Gardai Banks HSE County Councils
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Further Education PLC Courses (Colleges of Further
Education) PLC Courses to progress to Higher
Education (ITs & Universities) North West Regional College
(Derry & Limavady)
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TRANSITION YEAR
Programme
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7 Core Subjects Mathematics European Language Physical Education Religious Education ECDL Irish English
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Modules – subject sampling Nutrition & Lifestyle Business Child Care Careers Music Justice & Peace
Drama History Biology Chemistry Physics
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Projects of Special Interest Young Social Innovators (YSI) Mini-Company Faith Friends
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Work Experience Two different work placements One day per week – 6 hours
minimum 20% of each week 25 – 30 days - approximately 5/6
weeks
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ACTIVITIES Fund Raising – Hospice, Lourdes
Fund etc. Gartan Daffodil Day Workshops Outings
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Survey Results
What TY students like about the year: New friends An opportunity to sample new
subjects Gartan/Outings/Fund-Raising Work Experience Break from study
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Individual Projects Gaisce – The Presidents’ Award BT – Young Scientist Exhibition EYP – European Youth Parliament Donegal Youth Council
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Points to consider before deciding to do Transition
Students know their Junior Cert results when choosing their Leaving Cert subjects
Students are older and more mature: (i) doing the Leaving Cert (ii) going to college
Students who do Transition Year get more points in the Leaving Cert (NCCA)
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Loreto Secondary School
Letterkenny