Youthreach Ballinrobe Leaving Certificate Applied Year 1 & 2

Course Aim

The Leaving Certificate Applied is a two-year Leaving Certificate, available to students who wish to follow a practical or vocationally orientated programme. The Leaving Certificate Applied is made up of a range of courses that are structured round three elements: Vocational Preparation, Vocational Education and General Education.

The two-year programme consists of four half-year blocks called sessions. Achievement is credited in each session.

The programme sets out to recognise the talents of all students and to provide opportunities for developing personal responsibility, self-esteem and self-knowledge, and helps students apply what they learn to the real world.

COURSE CONTENT
YEAR 1
Social Education
Leisure & Recreation
Vocational Preparation
Gaeilge
Art
English & Communications
Mathematics
Personal Reflection
Hotel & Catering/Engineering
Engineering
Construction/ Hairdressing
Drama
Physical Education
Life & Social Skills

YEAR 2
Social Education
Leisure & Recreation
Vocational Preparation
Spanish
Art
English & Communications
Mathematics
Personal Reflection
Hotel & Catering/Engineering
Engineering
Construction/ Hairdressing
Drama
Physical Education
Life & Social Skills
Practical Achievement

Requirements

Entry is subject to interview.