LCVP Leaving Certificate PLUS LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME

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LCVP Leaving Certificate PLUS

LCVP Leaving Certificate PLUS

LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME § Introduced Late 1980 s § Restructured 1994 § Revised

LEAVING CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME § Introduced Late 1980 s § Restructured 1994 § Revised 2002

GROWTH OF PROGRAMME Year Students Schools 1994 1, 200 68 2011 +35, 000 520

GROWTH OF PROGRAMME Year Students Schools 1994 1, 200 68 2011 +35, 000 520

WHAT IS THE LCVP? An Enhanced Leaving Certificate – Strong Vocational Focus - VSGs

WHAT IS THE LCVP? An Enhanced Leaving Certificate – Strong Vocational Focus - VSGs – Study of Link Modules • Focus on Self-directed Learning • Active teaching and learning methodologies • Students develop a range of Key Transferable Skills

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS § 2 -year duration § Minimum 5 Leaving Certificate Subjects at Higher,

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

Vocational Subject Groupings Specialist Groupings 1 Construction Studies; Engineering; Design and Communication Graphics; Technology

Vocational Subject Groupings Specialist Groupings 1 Construction Studies; Engineering; Design and Communication Graphics; Technology - Any Two 2 Physics and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design & Communication Graphics 3 Agricultural Science and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or Design & Communication Graphics 4 Agricultural Science and Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry 5 Home Economics; Agricultural Science; Biology - Any Two 6 Home Economics and Art - Design Option or Craft Option 7 Accounting; Business; Economics - Any two 8 Physics and Chemistry 9 Biology and Chemistry or Physics/Chemistry 10 Biology and Agricultural Science 11 Art - Design Option or Craft Option and Design & Communication Graphics Services Groupings 12 Engineering or Technology or Construction Studies or Design & Communication Graphics and Accounting or Business or Economics 13 Home Economics and Accounting or Business or Economics 14 Agricultural Science and Accounting or Business or Economics 15 Art Design or Craftwork Option and Accounting or Business or Economics 16 Music and Accounting or Business or Economics

LCVP Structure Link Modules Vocational Subject 1 Other LC Subjects Vocational Subject 2 Irish

LCVP Structure Link Modules Vocational Subject 1 Other LC Subjects Vocational Subject 2 Irish Modern European Language Most LCVP Students take seven Leaving Certificate Subjects plus the Link Modules

LCVP Link Modules § Preparation for the World of Work § Enterprise Education

LCVP Link Modules § Preparation for the World of Work § Enterprise Education

PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF WORK § § Introduction to Working Life Job-seeking Skills

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 /

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

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

Transferable Skills § § Team Working § Basic Skills (incl. IT) Critical Thinking §

Transferable Skills § § Team Working § Basic Skills (incl. IT) Critical Thinking § Motivation to Learn Flexibility § Communication Leadership § Initiative & Enterprise These skills are equally relevant to young people progressing to further study, working for themselves or going directly into employment

Purpose of the Link Modules The Link Modules help you put theory into practice

Purpose of the Link Modules The Link Modules help you put theory into practice Subjects being studied Business LINK Community MODULES Work / Career

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

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

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

PORTFOLIO CORE ITEMS: § Curriculum Vitae § Career Investigation § Summary Report § Enterprise/Action

PORTFOLIO CORE ITEMS: § Curriculum Vitae § Career Investigation § Summary Report § Enterprise/Action Plan

PORTFOLIO OPTIONAL ITEMS: Two out of Four § § Diary of Work Experience Enterprise

PORTFOLIO OPTIONAL ITEMS: Two out of Four § § Diary of Work Experience Enterprise Report on ‘My Own Place’ Recorded Interview/Presentation

LCVP RECOGNITION • Entry to Universities and Institutes of Technology • Link Modules is

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

LINK MODULES RESULTS Distinction Merit Pass 80% - 100% 65% - 79% 50% -

LINK MODULES RESULTS Distinction Merit Pass 80% - 100% 65% - 79% 50% - 64%

LCVP RECOGNITION

LCVP RECOGNITION

 POINTS SCHEME

POINTS SCHEME

Fifth Year Optional Subjects Name: _______________ Class: _____ Junior Certificate Subjects Tick Two Art_______

Fifth Year Optional Subjects Name: _______________ Class: _____ Junior Certificate Subjects Tick Two Art_______ Home Economics______ Materials Technology (Wood)_____ Technical Graphics_____ Science_______ Please list in order of choice 6 of these optional subjects ( 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice etc…. . ) Student’s Signature: ________________ Parent’s Signature: ________________ This form must be returned to Ms Mullally by Wed March 16 th. Accountancy Biology Business Chemistry Construction Design &Communication Graphics French Geography History Home Economics Art