Senior Cycle options and career pathways Rosemarie Sexton Guidance Counsellor January 30th 2018

Regrets I want to be the same as everyone else I won’t be counting points I should have done the App L/C Can I go to college if I do the App L/C? I am so stressed trying to manage 8/9 subjects I only need 6 for points I want to give up a subject as I find it too difficult, it is not like the Junior cert

Leaving Certificate and LCVP Options Leaving Certificate Applied Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate and LCVP

National Framework of Qualifications Level 5 Leaving Certificate Level 6 Higher/Advanced Certificate Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

QQI levels 8 6/7 5 Institute of technology Institutes of Technology College of FE 6/7 Institutes of Technology 8 Institute of technology Universities

Institute of technology L/C + points College of FE CAO University Institute of technology Training/work Work/training

Institute of technology App L/C College of FE 390 points links University Institute of technology Training/work Work/training

Entry requirements Level 5 Direct Entry 5 Passes in Leaving certificate Applied Leaving Certificate Interview Work experience Level 6/7 & 8 CAO Minimum subjects Course subjects/grades Points

How many subjects? English, Irish, Maths, Language Choose 3 from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Art, Home Economics, Technology, Music, Computer Science Extra module option: LCVP

Questions to Ask Aim to produce a workable balance between what you need and what you are able for. What type of Learner am I? Reflect on the Junior Cycle. How did I manage the Junior Certificate? (not the results) RACE Style of examination most suitable. After school Options, What are my realistic goals.

 Do Don't  Choose subjects you enjoy Choose a subject because your friend is taking it Choose subjects you are good at Choose a subject just because you like or dislike the teacher Choose subjects you need for your chosen career Choose a subject because you think it will be easy Keep your options open for the future by making a balanced choice now Choose a new subject without finding out more about it Talk to the Guidance Counsellor and your teachers Make a decision at the last minute without thinking about it Talk to your parents or guardians But don't panic

Class work preparation Research Worksheets (emailed) Essential subjects directory Points calculation Teacher presentations DATS results LCA group and individual meetings

Information Teachers Senior Cycle Students Guidance Counsellor www.qualifax.ie subject requirements www.curriculumonline.ie www.examinations.ie www.careersportal.ie www.fetac.ie Reach+ workbook