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Key Facts: LCA Agriculture/Horticulture Exam

12 credits

Final vocational specialism examination contributes up to 12 credits

LCA programme credit allocation / SEC vocational specialism tables

40% + 60%

Practical test is 40% and written examination is 60% of specialism final assessment

SEC LCA vocational specialism assessment guidance

4 of 6

Students take four modules from six published Agriculture/Horticulture modules

NCCA Agriculture/Horticulture Module Descriptor

≥30 hours

Each module is at least 30 hours duration over the two-year programme

NCCA Agriculture/Horticulture Module Descriptor

2 groups

Modules fall into Horticulture and Agriculture groupings and may be mixed

NCCA Agriculture/Horticulture Module Descriptor

Not Ag Science

LCA Agriculture/Horticulture is distinct from Established LC Agricultural Science

NCCA curriculum structures (LCA vs Established LC)

200 max

Full LCA award uses up to 200 credits across modules, tasks and final exams

LCA Programme Statement / Citizens Information

100

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LCA Agriculture/Horticulture is a 12-credit vocational specialism assessed by practical test (40%) and written examination (60%). Students complete four modules from six published options covering horticulture and agriculture. Content includes soil and plants, garden design, crops and floristry, forestry, grass, milk and meat, plus safety and environment. Distinct from Established LC Agricultural Science. This bank provides 100 free original concept MCQs for revision.

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1Within the Leaving Certificate Applied, where does Agriculture/Horticulture sit?
A.As an Established Leaving Certificate subject only
B.As a vocational specialism option in Vocational Education
C.As a Transition Year short course only
D.As a Junior Cycle short course only
Explanation: Agriculture/Horticulture is an option within the Vocational Education element of the Leaving Certificate Applied (vocational specialism).
2How many modules from the Agriculture/Horticulture suite do students take over the two-year LCA programme?
A.Two modules
B.Four modules
C.Six modules (all of them)
D.One module only
Explanation: Over the two-year period, four modules are taken, each of at least 30 hours duration.
3What is the minimum duration of each Agriculture/Horticulture module?
A.10 hours
B.20 hours
C.At least 30 hours
D.60 hours only
Explanation: Each of the four modules is of at least 30 hours duration.
4How many official modules are listed in the NCCA Agriculture/Horticulture module descriptor?
A.Three
B.Four
C.Six
D.Eight
Explanation: Six modules have been developed: three horticulture-focused and three agriculture-focused.
5Which pair correctly lists the two broad module groupings?
A.Languages and Mathematics only
B.Horticulture and Agriculture
C.Art and Music only
D.Engineering and ICT only
Explanation: The six modules fall into two broad groupings: Horticulture and Agriculture. Students may choose modules across groups.
6Which set correctly names the three Horticulture modules?
A.Engineering; Technology; Craft and Design
B.Forestry; Grass; Milk and Meat Production
C.Basic Horticulture; Garden Design; Floristry, Fruit and Vegetables
D.Social Education; Mathematical Applications; English and Communication
Explanation: Horticulture modules are Basic Horticulture; Garden Design; and Floristry, Fruit and Vegetables.
7Which set correctly names the three Agriculture modules?
A.Basic Horticulture; Garden Design; Lawns only
B.Forestry; Grass; Milk and Meat Production
C.Floristry; Hair and Beauty; Hotel Catering
D.Active Leisure; ICT; Office Administration
Explanation: Agriculture modules are Forestry; Grass; and Milk and Meat Production.
8Must students finish all horticulture modules before taking any agriculture module?
A.Yes — horticulture is always a formal prerequisite
B.No — modules do not form prerequisites for each other; students may mix groups
C.Yes — only Module 1 Basic Horticulture unlocks all others
D.Yes — forestry must come before garden design
Explanation: Horticulture modules may complement agriculture modules but do not form prerequisites; each module is a separate entity and choices may cross groups.
9For the final SEC assessment of the Agriculture/Horticulture vocational specialism, what is the typical component split?
A.Oral only 100%
B.Portfolio 100% with no written paper
C.Practical test 40% and written examination 60%
D.Practical 90% and written 10%
Explanation: SEC guidance for this specialism lists practical test (40%) and written examination (60%) for the final assessment contributing 12 credits.
10How many final-examination credits are associated with an LCA vocational specialism such as Agriculture/Horticulture?
A.2 credits
B.6 credits
C.12 credits
D.20 credits
Explanation: Each vocational specialism final examination is associated with 12 credits in the LCA credit framework.

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