What is LCVP?

Leaving certificate subject 80 minutes a week (2 classes for 2 years) 200 minutes for other leaving certificate subjects plus homework Big overlap with other subjects Exam happens May of Leaving certificate year

Focus on Self-directed Learning Active teaching and learning methodologies Students develop a range of Key Transferable Skills

GROWTH OF PROGRAMME Year Students Schools 2016 +35,000 567 2016 +35,000 567 Approximately 80% of students use LCVP for points

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS 2-year duration Minimum 5 Leaving Certificate Subjects at Higher, Ordinary or Foundation level to include Irish to include 2 VSGs Link Modules Modern European Language ICT

Subject Combinations Construction & DCG or Technology Construction & Physics or Technology or DCG Agricultural Science & Construction Studies or Technology or DCG Ag. Science & Physics or Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry Biology & Home Economics or Ag. Science Art & Home Economics Accounting & Business or Economics Physics & Chemistry Biology & Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry Biology & Ag. Science Art & DCG

Construction Studies & Business or Accounting or Economics Technology & Accounting or Business or Economics DCG & Accounting or Business or Economics Home Economics & Business or Accounting or Economics Ag. Science & Business or Accounting or Economics Art & Accounting or Business or Economics Music & Accounting or Business or Economics

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

Initiative & Enterprise Transferable Skills 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

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

WRITTEN EXAMINATION Section A - Audio-Visual Presentation Video sequence of an enterprise Section B - Case Study Received 4 weeks in advance Section C - General Questions Choice of 4 questions from 6

Link to Subjects CV/CI – Careers Visit in/Visit out Business Plan/marketing – Business Community development – Geography Voluntary Bodies – Home Economics Action Plan – Construction/Art/ Business

PORTFOLIO 60% CORE ITEMS: Curriculum Vitae Career Investigation Summary Report Enterprise/Action Plan Diary of Work Experience Recorded Interview/Presentation

LCVP RECOGNITION Entry to Universities and Institutes of Technology Link Modules is a qualifying subject for points

LCVP RECOGNITION Revised Points 2017 Distinction 66 points Merit 46 points Pass 28 points

Grade Higher Grade Ordinary H5 56 O1 56 H6 46 O2 46 H7 37 O3 37 H8 0 O4 28 O5 20 O6 20 O7 0 O8 0