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

2. 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

3. Leaving Certificate and LCVP
Options
Leaving Certificate
Applied
Leaving Certificate
Leaving Certificate and LCVP

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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13.  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

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

15. Information Teachers Senior Cycle Students Guidance Counsellor
subject requirements
Reach+ workbook