LCA
The Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme in Youthreach Sligo is a two year programme, divided up into four sessions. Session 1 runs from September to the end of January, and session 2 runs from February to the end of June / early July in year 1. Year two is the same for sessions 3 & 4.
LCA is a very practical programme which is very hands on. It is based on a total of 200 credits over the two years. 200 credits = 100%.
To pass the programme you must achieve at least 120 credits (60%)
| Pass | 120 – 140 credits | (60% - 70%) |
| Merit | 140 – 170 credits | (70% - 85%) |
| Distinction | 170 – 200 credits | (85% - 100%) |
There are two specialisms in Youthreach Sligo:
- Graphics & Construction
- Hotel Catering & Tourism
There are also two electives in Youthreach Sligo:
- Engineering
- Music
Other subjects included for LCA in Youthreach Sligo are:
- Information Communications Technology (ICT)
- Leisure & Recreation
- Communications
- Maths
- Art
- German / Irish
- SPHE
- Social Education
