Circular: 0027/2011 To: Management Authority of Secondary, Community and Comprehensive Schools and the Chief Executive Officers of Vocational Education Committees Revised Rates for Locally Devised Assessment (LDA) 1. In line with the public sector pay rate reductions announced in Budget 2010, and with effect from this current academic year (2010/2011), LDA fees paid to assessors have been reduced by 5%. 2. Applications for LDA payments will only be accepted from Secondary, Community and Comprehensive Schools or centres that are managed by VECs which offer FETAC Levels 5 and 6 modules as part of full-time courses. 3. LDA module rates are based on the elements (written, practical and/or portfolio) involved. The revised rates for these elements are set out below and the revised module rates are set out in the attached table. Revised Elements Rates Written Assessment 10.59 Practical Assessment 2.61 Portfolio 7.91 Seamus Hempenstall Principal Officer Further Education Section Skills Division 9 May 2011 1
A10017 Drawing 10.59 A10190 Painting 10.59 A10203 Woodcraft 10.59 A20012 Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 10.59 A20017 Drawing 10.59 A20071 Graphic Design 10.59 A20189 Combined Materials 10.59 A20190 Painting 10.59 A20191 Architectural Drawing 10.59 A20192 Sculpture 10.59 A20193 Woven Textiles 10.59 A20194 Printed Textiles 10.59 A20195 Embroidery 10.59 A20196 Batik 10.59 A20197 Knitting 10.59 A20204 Appreciation of Art/Craft/Design 10.59 A20205 Printmaking 10.59 A20209 Design 10.59 A20214 Ceramics 13.20 A20215 Colour and Light 13.20 A20216 Materials and Finishes 13.20 A20218 Furniture Making 13.20 A20219 Veneering and Marquetry 13.20 A20220 Woodturning 13.20 A20221 Animation 13.20 B10009 Computer Applications 10.59 B10135 Information Technology Skills 10.59 B10136 Data Entry 10.59 B20001 Accounting - Manual and Computerised 10.59 B20004 Behavioural Studies 18.50 B20005 Business Administration 18.50 B20006 Bookkeeping 13.20 B20012 Database Methods 18.50 B20015 Information Systems 13.20 B20017 Marketing Practice 18.50 B20018 Office Administration 18.50 B20019 Office Procedures 13.20 B20026 Shorthand (Office Style Dictation) 13.20 B20028 Spreadsheet Methods 18.50 B20029 Statistics 18.50 B20030 Typewriting 13.20 B20032 Word Processing 13.20 B20034 Business Calculations 18.50 2
B20035 Retail Administration 18.50 B20036 Retail Display 18.50 B20037 Retail Selling 18.50 B20101 Word Processing Advanced 13.20 B20103 Practical Bookkeeping 13.20 B20131 Business Law 18.50 B20132 Legal Studies 18.50 B20137 Bookkeeping - Manual and Computerised 18.50 B20138 Payroll - Manual and Computerised 18.50 B20141 Text Production 13.20 B20143 International Trade Practice 13.20 B20144 Information and Administration 13.20 B20145 Information and Communication Systems 13.20 B20146 Funds Administration 13.20 B20147 Audio Transcription 13.20 B20148 ebusiness Studies 13.20 B20149 Reception 13.20 B20151 Applied Economics 13.20 B20153 Start Your Own Business 13.20 B30028 Spreadsheet 13.20 B30032 Word Processing 13.20 B30139 Business Management 10.59 B30140 Teleservices 10.59 B30150 Computerised Accounts 13.20 B30151 Customer Service 13.20 B30152 Action Research 13.20 B30154 Consultative Selling 13.20 B30155 Sales Negotiation 13.20 B30156 Sales Presentation 13.20 B30157 Account Planning and Management 13.20 B30158 Selling Voice and Data Solutions 13.20 B30159 Employment Practices 13.20 B30160 Building Industry Analysis 13.20 C10111 Stable and Yard Routine 18.50 C10112 Sport Horse Riding 18.50 C10164 Security Industry Awareness 10.59 C20004 Auto Electricity 18.50 C20006 Biology 18.50 C20008 Building Construction 18.50 C20011 Chemistry 18.50 C20012 Computer Architecture and Systems 18.50 C20013 Computer Programming 18.50 C20015 Control Systems 18.50 3
C20016 Electronics 21.11 C20018 Electronics - Digital 21.11 C20019 Engineering Workshop Processes 10.59 C20022 Food Chemistry 18.50 C20024 Food Processing 21.11 C20029 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work 13.20 C20033 Laboratory Techniques 21.11 C20037 Materials Science 18.50 C20040 Mechanics 18.50 C20041 Microbiology 18.50 C20044 Motor Vehicle Practice 10.59 C20048 Physics 18.50 C20049 Plant Science 18.50 C20054 Software Development 18.50 C20055 Soil Science and Growing Media 18.50 C20111 Stable and Yard Routine 18.50 C20112 Sport Horse Riding 18.50 C20113 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 10.59 C20114 Motor Vehicle Theory 18.50 C20136 Engineering Drawing 18.50 C20137 Wood Fabrication 18.50 C20139 Mathematics 13.20 C20140 Nutrition 18.50 C20148 Web Authoring 10.59 C20152 Animal Welfare 18.50 C20153 Animal Anatomy and Physiology 18.50 C20154 Animal Grooming 18.50 C20155 Security Systems and Procedures 18.50 C20156 Profile of Rural Ireland 18.50 C20159 Cable and Pre-Installation Techniques 13.20 C20160 CCTV and Lighting 13.20 C20161 Intruder Alarms and Access Control 13.20 C20167 Engineering Workshop Theory 13.20 C20168 The Internet 13.20 C20169 Safety at Sea 13.20 C20170 Fishing Vessel Operations 13.20 C20171 Care of the Catch 13.20 C20172 Fishing Gear Maintenance 13.20 C20173 Marine Engine Operations 13.20 C20174 Mathematics for Engineering 13.20 C20175 Mathematics for Computing 13.20 C20185 Work Boat Handling 13.20 C20186 Hatchery Production of Fish 13.20 4
C20187 Shellfish Ongrowing Operations 13.20 C20188 Finfish Ongrowing Operations 13.20 C20189 Fishing Gear Construction 13.20 C20190 Plant Identification and Use 13.20 C20191 Nursery Stock Production 13.20 C20192 Garden Centre Operations 13.20 C20193 Food Crops 13.20 C20194 Landscape Construction and Maintenance 13.20 C20195 Organic Production Principles 13.20 C20197 Glass Forming Mechanical Practice 13.20 C20198 Glass Cutting Practice 13.20 C20199 Glass Polishing 13.20 C20200 Crystal Production Process 13.20 C20208 Floriculture and Plant Care 13.20 C20209 Floristry Theory and Practice 13.20 C20213 Soils and Crop Production 13.20 C20214 Organic Animal Production 13.20 C20215 Organic Dairying 13.20 C20216 Farm Operations and Records 13.20 C20217 Farm Environment 13.20 C20218 Drystock Production 13.20 C20219 Alternative Enterprises 13.20 C20220 Navigation and Stability 13.20 C20221 Fish Processing 13.20 C20222 Shellfish Processing 13.20 C20223 Seafood Products 13.20 C20224 Seafood Handling Systems 13.20 C20225 Manual Fish Filleting 13.20 C20226 Marine Engineering Operations 13.20 C20240 Games Studies 13.20 C20241 Digital Imaging 13.20 C20242 Injection Moulding - Mould Setting 13.20 C20243 Injection Moulding Process 13.20 C20245 Essentials of Mould Design 13.20 C20247 Injection Moulding using SPC 13.20 C30016 Electronics 21.11 C30018 Electronics - Digital 21.11 C30115 Programmable Logic Controllers 13.20 C30116 Turfgrass Science 18.50 C30117 Turfgrass Maintenance 18.50 C30118 Course Maintenance and Construction 18.50 C30119 Turfgrass Maintenance Machinery 18.50 C30120 Engines and Tractors 18.50 5
C30138 Industrial Pneumatic Systems 13.20 C30141 Data Communications 18.50 C30142 Knowledge Based Systems 13.20 C30143 Networks 18.50 C30144 Object Oriented Programming 18.50 C30145 Operating Systems 18.50 C30146 Systems Maintenance 18.50 C30147 Relational Database 18.50 C30148 Web Authoring 10.59 C30149 Windows Programming 18.50 C30150 Systems Analysis 18.50 C30151 Data Structures 18.50 C30157 System Support 18.50 C30165 Electrical Principles 13.20 C30166 Telecommunications Systems 13.20 C30176 Security Supervisory Management 13.20 C30177 Crime Prevention 13.20 C30178 Commercial Scuba - Pre Diving 13.20 C30179 Commercial Scuba - Diving 13.20 C30180 Commercial Scuba - Post Diving 13.20 C30181 Surface Supplied - Pre Diving 13.20 C30182 Surface Supplied - Diving 13.20 C30183 Surface Supplied - Post Diving 13.20 C30184 Commercial Diving Emergency Procedures 13.20 C30196 Internet Programming with JAVA 13.20 C30202 Telecommunications 13.20 C30203 Microprocessors 13.20 C30204 Electronic Manufacturing 13.20 C30205 SIMS2000 Compliance Management 13.20 C30211 Diving Supervisor 13.20 D10024 Badminton 10.59 D10026 Dinghy Sailing 13.20 D10036 Soccer 13.20 D10037 Volleyball 13.20 D10038 Windsurfing 13.20 D10039 Kayak Skills 10.59 D10040 Orienteering 10.59 D10041 Rockclimbing 10.59 D10113 Swimming and Water Safety 10.59 D10114 Athletics 13.20 D10118 Tennis 10.59 D10120 Basketball 10.59 D10141 Gaelic Football 10.59 6
D10142 Hurling 10.59 D10161 Powerboat Skills 10.59 D10166 Hill Walking 10.59 D20001 Anatomy and Physiology 18.50 D20003 Care Provision and Practice 10.59 D20005 Child Development 18.50 D20007 Early Childhood Education 10.59 D20010 Health, Hygiene and Safety 13.20 D20012 Introduction to Nursing 13.20 D20021 Sport and Recreation Studies 10.59 D20024 Badminton Coaching 13.20 D20026 Dinghy Sailing 13.20 D20030 Hairdressing Theory and Practice 13.20 D20031 Hill Walking Proficiency 21.11 D20032 Human Growth and Development 18.50 D20033 Kayak Instruction Skills 21.11 D20035 Rockclimbing Leadership 13.20 D20036 Soccer Coaching 13.20 D20037 Volleyball Coaching 13.20 D20038 Windsurfing 13.20 D20039 Kayak Instruction Skills 13.20 D20040 Orienteering Leadership 10.59 D20041 Rockclimbing Leadership 13.20 D20105 Hairdressing Science 18.50 D20112 Water Safety - Pool Lifeguard 13.20 D20114 Athletics Coaching 13.20 D20118 Tennis Coaching 13.20 D20120 Basketball Coaching 13.20 D20121 Art and Craft for Childcare 10.59 D20123 Health Related Fitness 13.20 D20126 Hospitality and Accommodation 13.20 D20127 Food Preservation and Processing 10.59 D20128 Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal 13.20 D20129 Bed and Breakfast Service 10.59 D20130 Heritage 10.59 D20131 Tourism Enterprise 10.59 D20132 Tourism Awareness 18.50 D20133 Local Guiding 13.20 D20134 Tourism and Travel Services 10.59 D20135 Profile of Tourism and Leisure 13.20 D20136 Profile of Rural Tourism 10.59 D20137 Tourism Reception and Office Skills 10.59 D20138 Design and Presentation Skills 13.20 7
D20139 Irish Culture and Environment 13.20 D20141 Gaelic Football Coaching 10.59 D20142 Hurling Coaching 10.59 D20143 Food and Beverage Service 13.20 D20144 Food Preparation 13.20 D20151 Customer Service 21.11 D20153 Working in Childcare 13.20 D20154 Leisure Facility Administration 13.20 D20155 Leisure Facility Operations 13.20 D20156 Outdoor Recreation 13.20 D20157 Outdoor Leadership and Safety 13.20 D20158 Adventure Activities 13.20 D20159 Caring for Children (0-6 years) 13.20 D20160 Exercise and Fitness 13.20 D20162 Safety Boat Handling 13.20 D20163 Care Skills 13.20 D20164 Care Support 13.20 D20165 Safety and Health at Work 13.20 D20166 Hill Walking 13.20 D20167 Maternity Care Support 13.20 D20168 Operating Department Care Skills 13.20 D20169 Intellectual Disability Studies 13.20 D20170 Palliative Care Support 13.20 D20171 Caring for Children in Hospital 13.20 D20172 Neurological Rehabilitation Support 13.20 D20173 Appreciation of Irish Culture 13.20 D20174 Occupational First Aid 13.20 D20179 Care of People with Mental Illness 13.20 D20180 Care of the Older Person 13.20 D20186 Special Needs Assisting 13.20 D20187 Understanding Special Needs 13.20 D20188 Occupational First Aid 13.20 D30005 Child Development 13.20 D30112 Lifeguarding 13.20 D30151 Customer Service 10.59 D30176 Early Childhood Programmes 13.20 D30177 Social & Legal Issues in Childcare 13.20 D30178 Supervision in Childcare 13.20 D30189 Building Energy Rating Assessment 13.20 E10106 French 10.59 E10107 German 10.59 E10108 Spanish 10.59 E10109 Italian 10.59 8
E10110 Irish 10.59 E10111 Russian 10.59 E10164 English as a Second Language 10.59 E10166 Role of Senior Members in Youth Work 10.59 E10167 Induction to Youth Club Work 10.59 E10169 Understanding Interculturalism 13.20 E20001 Dance 10.59 E20002 Dance - Performance and Production 10.59 E20003 Desktop Publishing 10.59 E20005 Kinesiology 21.11 E20008 Media Analysis 18.50 E20009 Music 21.11 E20011 Photography 21.11 E20013 Print Journalism 10.59 E20016 Radio and Sound 18.50 E20019 Theatre Performance 10.59 E20021 TV and Video 13.20 E20024 European Studies 18.50 E20076 Research Skills for Journalism 10.59 E20077 Technical Skills for Journalism 10.59 E20078 Writing for Journalism 10.59 E20079 Sound Engineering 21.11 E20080 TV and Video Engineering 13.20 E20106 French 10.59 E20107 German 10.59 E20108 Spanish 10.59 E20109 Italian 13.20 E20110 Irish 10.59 E20111 Russian 13.20 E20112 Event Production 10.59 E20113 Local History Studies 18.50 E20114 Folklore 18.50 E20115 Archaeology 18.50 E20121 Úsaíd na Gaeilge le Páistí Óga 10.59 E20122 Irish for Pre-School Services 13.20 E20123 Music Industry Studies 21.11 E20124 Theatre Studies 10.59 E20125 Acting Skills and Techniques 13.20 E20126 Performance Craft 13.20 E20127 Stage Management and Administration 10.59 E20128 Production Design for Theatre 10.59 E20129 Technical Skills for Theatre 10.59 E20130 Pre-press Graphics 10.59 9
E20131 Image Processing 10.59 E20132 Computer Illustration Graphics 10.59 E20133 Multimedia Authoring 13.20 E20134 Multimedia Project Development 13.20 E20135 Digital Movie Processing 13.20 E20136 Sound Engineering and Production 13.20 E20137 Radio Programme Production 13.20 E20138 Community Arts Context 13.20 E20139 Community Arts Practice 13.20 E20140 Working With Young People 13.20 E20141 Understanding Youth Work 13.20 E20142 Young People and Society 13.20 E20143 Working With Groups 13.20 E20144 Understanding Community Development 13.20 E20145 Community Development Practice 13.20 E20146 Youth Information Skills 13.20 E20147 Management Committee Skills 13.20 E20148 Peer Education 13.20 E20149 TV and Video Production 13.20 E20150 Film Production 13.20 E20151 Editing for TV and Film 13.20 E20153 After School Support Skills 13.20 E20154 Understanding Youth Arts 13.20 E20155 Youth Arts Practice 13.20 E20157 Social Analysis 13.20 E20158 Planning Youth and Community Work 13.20 E20159 Substance Use - Issues for Youth Work 13.20 E20164 English as a Second Language 13.20 E20165 Rural Youth Work 13.20 E20169 Intercultural Studies 13.20 E30106 French 21.11 E30107 German 21.11 E30108 Spanish 21.11 E30109 Italian 21.11 E30145 Community Development Practice 13.20 E30152 Supervision in the Voluntary Sector 13.20 E30156 Training in the Voluntary Sector 13.20 E30157 Social Analysis 13.20 E30160 Community Development Theory 13.20 E30161 Conflict Management 13.20 E30162 Policy Making in Community Development 13.20 E30163 Group Work Theory and Practice 13.20 E30168 Community Organisation Management 13.20 10
E30172 Multimedia Technology 13.20 E30173 Multimedia Project Development 13.20 E30174 Programing Language for Multimedia 13.20 E30175 Digital Video Processing and Production 13.20 E30176 Graphics and Animation 13.20 E30177 Multimedia Sound 13.20 G10032 Personal and Interpersonal Skills 10.59 G10033 Personal Effectiveness 10.59 G10036 Cultural Studies 10.59 G20001 Communications 10.59 G20022 Political Studies 18.50 G20031 Social Studies 18.50 G20033 Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace 13.20 G20034 Teamworking 13.20 G20035 Constructive Thinking Skills 13.20 G30001 Communications 10.59 L2xxxx Locally Devised Module -- code beginning with L2.. 13.20 L3xxxx Locally Devised Module -- code beginning with L3.. 13.20 N2xxxx Locally Devised Module -- code beginning with N2.. 13.20 N3xxxx Locally Devised Module -- code beginning with N3.. 13.20 W20003 Mini Enterprise 13.20 W20008 Work Experience 10.59 W30007 Transnational Experience 10.59 11