1. What is LCVP?

2. 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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF WORK
Introduction to Working Life
Job-seeking Skills
Career Investigation
Work Placement

10. ENTERPRISE EDUCATION Enterprise Skills Local Business Enterprise
Local Voluntary Organisations / Community Enterprises
An Enterprise Activity

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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

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

19. Grade Higher Grade Ordinary
H O1 56
H O2 46
H O3 37
H8 0 O O O O7 0
O8 0