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Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate Vocational ProgrammeVocational Programme
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An Enhanced Leaving An Enhanced Leaving CertificateCertificate
The LCVP is a Leaving Certificate with a Vocational dimension
Vocational refers to the development of a range of key “Transferable Skills”
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Transferable SkillsTransferable Skills
Basic Skills (incl. IT) Motivation to Learn Communication Initiative & Enterprise Decision Making
These skills are equally relevant to young people progressing to further study, working
for themselves or going directly into employment
Team Working Critical Thinking Flexibility Leadership Planning
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take responsibility for their own learning
become more innovative and enterprising
communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively
investigate and plan their career options
The LCVP The LCVP hhelps Studentselps Students
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and to..and to..
develop key skills for the modern working environment
work well with others as part of a team
network with people in business and the community
access and use computers and audio-visual equipment
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ACTIVE LEARNINGACTIVE LEARNINGThe LCVP fosters active learning. All
activities which the students partake in go through the following steps:
PLANNING - Setting Aims and Objectives EXPERIENCE - The Activity Itself DE-BRIEFING - Reflecting on the
Experience EVALUATION - Drawing Conclusions REPORTING – Drawing up report
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LLCVP StructureCVP Structure
2 Link Modules
Modern EuropeanLanguage
VocationalSubject 1
Vocational Subject 2
Irish
Other LC Subjects
Most LCVP Students take seven Leaving Certificate Subjects plus the Link Modules
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Vocational Subject GroupingsVocational Subject GroupingsPupils in St.Marys must take a modern
language (French or German) plus any ONE of the following subject combinations in order to qualify for LCVP
Home Economics and Biology Home Economics and Art Art and Business Art and Accounting
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Vocational Subject GroupingsVocational Subject Groupings
Music and Business Music and Accounting Accounting and Business Home Economics and Art Home Economics and Biology Any two of
Biology/Physics/Chemistry
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LINK MODULESLINK MODULES
Students who qualify for LCVP then study TWO link modules which are:
PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF WORK
ENTERPRISE EDUCATION
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Preparation for the World of Preparation for the World of WorkWork
Purpose•To provide the student with a general knowledge of the world of work
•To provide the skills to find employment
•To get experience of the real world of work
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PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF WORKOF WORK
UNIT 1 Introduction to Working Life UNIT 2 Job Seeking Skills UNIT 3 Career Investigation UNIT 4 Work Placement
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Enterprise EducationEnterprise Education
Purpose•To encourage students to identify enterprising skills
•To profile an entrepreneur
•To investigate business and community enterprises
•To set up their own enterprise projects
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ENTERPRISE EDUCATION
UNIT 1 - Enterprise Skills UNIT 2 - Local Business Enterprises UNIT 3 - Local Voluntary
Organisations/Community Enterprises UNIT 4 - An Enterprise Activity
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Purpose of the Link ModulesPurpose of the Link Modules
LINK LINK
MODULESMODULES
BusinessBusiness
CommunityCommunity
Work / CareerWork / Career
Vocational SubjectsVocational Subjects
BusinessBusiness
Home EconomicsHome Economics
ArtArt
BiologyBiology
MusicMusic
PhysicsPhysics
ChemistryChemistry
MusicMusic
The Link Modules help you put theory The Link Modules help you put theory into practiceinto practice
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LCVP IN ST. MARYSLCVP IN ST. MARYS
NORMAL LEAVING CERT (7 subjects) PLUS TWO LINK MODULES
e.g. Irish, English, Maths, French, Business, Home Economics, Geography, plus LCVP Link Modules - Preparation for the World of Work and Enterprise Education.
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Typical LCVP ActivitiesTypical LCVP Activities
Invited Visitors Site Visits Case Studies Team Enterprises Work Experience Using Computers Video Interviews
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Link Modules AssessmentLink Modules Assessment
The Link Modules are assessed by written examination and portfolio
Portfolio
Written
40%60%
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Link Modules AssessmentLink Modules AssessmentWritten ExaminationWritten Examination
Section A - Audio Visual• Video sequence of an enterprise
Section B - Case Study• Received 4 weeks in advance
Section C - General Questions• Choice of 4 questions from 6
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Link Modules AssessmentLink Modules AssessmentPortfolio of CourseworkPortfolio 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”
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LINK MODULES LINK MODULES
RESULTSRESULTS
Distinction 80% - 100%Merit 65% - 79%Pass 50% - 64%
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LCVP RLCVP RECOGNITIONECOGNITION
INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY
and
UNIVERSITIES
Distinction 70 points
Merit 50 points
Pass 30 points
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POINTS SCHEMEPOINTS SCHEMEGrade Higher Ordinary
A1 100 60
A2 90 50 Merit
B1 85 45
B2 80 40
B3 75 35
C1 Distinction 70 30 Pass
C2 65 25
C3 60 20
D1 55 15
D2 Merit 50 10
D3 45 5
The LCVP counts for points in 80% of cases
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HOW LCVP CAN COUNT FOR HOW LCVP CAN COUNT FOR POINTSPOINTS
SUBJECT LEVEL RESULT POINTS
Irish Ordinary B2 40
English Higher C3 60
Maths Ordinary B1 45
Accounts Ordinary B1 45
Business Higher C1 70
Geog Higher B1 85
French Ordinary C2 25
LCVP Common Distinction 70
TOTAL POINTS EXCLUDING LCVP = 345TOTAL POINTS INCLUDING LCVP = 375
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Results in St. MarysResults in St. Marys
Most students in this school achieve at least a Merit in the final LCVP result. This means that nearly all students who take LCVP are guaranteed at least 50 points on the CAO system.
Those who make an extra effort achieve distinctions
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POINTS TO NOTEPOINTS TO NOTE
COURSE REQUIRES REGULAR ATTENDANCE
TEACHERS ACT AS FACILITATORS MUST USE OWN INITIATIVE PORTFOLIO MUST BE COMPLETED
ON TIME MUST BE COMMITTED TO COURSE POSITIVE ATTITUDE ESSENTIAL