Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

An Enhanced Leaving Certificate The LCVP is a Leaving Certificate with a strengthened Vocational dimension

Programme Requirements At least 5 Leaving Cert Subjects, one of which must be Irish 2 of the above subjects must be selected from the designated Vocational Subject groupings Modern European language 2 Link Modules World of Work Enterprise Education Most LCVP Students take seven Leaving Certificate Subjects plus the Link Modules

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

Vocational Subject Groupings Construction Studies or Engineering or DCG (any two) Physics and Construction Studies or Engineering Home Economics and Biology Home Economics and Art Physics and Chemistry Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Phys/Chem Engineering and Business Construction Studies and Business Home Economics and Business Art and Business Music and Business

LCVP Link Modules Preparation for the World of Work Enterprise Education

Preparation for the World of Work research and investigate local employment opportunities, develop job seeking skills such as letter writing, CV presentation, interview techniques; gain practical experience of the world of work; interview and work shadow a person in a career area that interests them.

Enterprise Education be involved in organising visits to local business and community enterprises; meet and interview enterprising people on - site and in the classroom; plan and undertake activities that will build self - confidence, creativity, initiative and develop teamwork, communication and computer skills.

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

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

Link Modules Assessment The Link Modules are assessed by written examination and portfolio Portfolio: Late April Written Exam: Early May

Link Modules Assessment Portfolio of Coursework Core Items CV Career Investigation Enterprise/Action Plan Summary Report Options - any two from:- Diary of Work Experience Enterprise Report Recorded Interview/Presentation Report on “My Own Place”

LCVP Recognition 2 8 66 46 Pass Merit Dist. 50-64% 65-79% 80-100% UNIVERSITIES, DIT & INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY Pass Merit Dist. 50-64% 65-79% 80-100%

The LCVP Helps Students take responsibility for their own learning become more innovative and enterprising communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively investigate and plan their career options develop key skills for the modern working environment work well with others as part of a team