1. Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. LCVP Link Modules Preparation for the World of Work
Enterprise Education

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

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

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

12. 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”

13. 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%

14. 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