LCVP Leaving Certificate PLUS

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS 2-year duration Minimum 5 Leaving Certificate Subjects at Higher, Ordinary or Foundation level to include Irish to include 2 subjects from vocational subject groupings (vsg’s) Link Modules Modern European Language ICT

LCVP Structure Link Modules Vocational Subject 2 Vocational Subject 1 Irish Modern European Language Other LC Subjects Most LCVP Students take seven Leaving Certificate Subjects plus the Link Modules

LCVP Link Modules Preparation for the World of Work Enterprise Education

PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF WORK Introduction to Working Life Job-seeking Skills Career Investigation Work Placement

ENTERPRISE EDUCATION Enterprise Skills Local Business Enterprise Local Voluntary Organisations / Community Enterprises An Enterprise Activity

Typical LCVP Activities Invited Visitors Site Visit Case Studies Team Enterprises Work Experience Using Computers Video Interviews

Transferable Skills Basic Skills (incl. IT) Motivation to Learn Team Working Critical Thinking Flexibility Leadership Basic Skills (incl. IT) Motivation to Learn Communication Initiative & Enterprise These skills are equally relevant to young people progressing to further study, working for themselves or going directly into employment

Purpose of the Link Modules The Link Modules help you put theory into practice Subjects being studied Business Community Work / Career LINK MODULES

Link Modules Assessment The Link Modules are assessed by written examination and portfolio

LINK MODULES RESULTS Distinction 80% - 100% Merit 65% - 79% Pass 50% - 64%

LCVP RECOGNITION Distinction 70 points INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY AND UNIVERSITIES Distinction 70 points Merit 50 points Pass 30 points

POINTS SCHEME Grade Higher Ordinary A1 100 60 A2 90 50 Merit B1 85 45 C1 Distinction 70 30 Pass C2 65 25 C3 60 20 D1 55 15 D2 Merit 50 10 D3 45 5

80% of LCVP students use points obtained in LCVP in calculating points total.

LCVP can replace lowest subject points Eg C1 in Pass English = 30 points But Merit in LCVP = 50 points 20 EXTRA points !!!!

PRICELESS

Thank You..... Frank Fell