Cormac Cassidy - St. Mac Dara's
Transcript of Cormac Cassidy - St. Mac Dara's
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Cormac Cassidy
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WHAT IS THE LCVP?
An Enhanced Leaving Certificate
Leaving Certificate Plus +
– Strong Vocational Focus
– Study of Link Modules
• Focus on Self-directed Learning
• Active teaching and learning methodologies
• Students develop a range of Key Transferable Skills
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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 Extra subject
Modern European Language
ICT
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LCVP Structure
Link Modules
Modern
European
Language
Vocational
Subject 1
Vocational
Subject 2
Irish
Other LC
Subjects
Most LCVP Students take seven Leaving Certificate
Subjects plus the Link Modules
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LCVP Link Modules
Preparation for the World of Work
Enterprise Education
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PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF WORK
Introduction to Working Life
Job-seeking Skills
Career Investigation
Work Placement
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ENTERPRISE EDUCATION
Enterprise Skills
Local Business Enterprise
Local Voluntary Organisations / Community Enterprises
An Enterprise Activity
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Typical LCVP Activities
Invited Visitors
Site Visit
Case Studies
Team Enterprises
Work Experience
Using Computers
Video Interviews
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Transferable Skills
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
Team Working
Critical Thinking
Flexibility
Leadership
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Purpose of the Link Modules
LINK
MODULES
Business
Community
Work / Career
Subjects
being
studied
The Link Modules help you put theory
into practice
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Link Modules Assessment
The Link Modules are assessed by written examination and portfolio
Portfolio
Written
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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
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PORTFOLIO 60%
CORE ITEMS:
Curriculum Vitae
Career Investigation
Summary Report
Enterprise/Action Plan
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PORTFOLIO 60%
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Two out of Four
Diary of Work Experience
Enterprise Report
Report on ‘My Own Place’
Recorded Interview/Presentation
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LCVP RECOGNITION
• Entry to Universities and Institutes of Technology
• Link Modules is a qualifying subject
for points
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LCVP RECOGNITION
Points
Distinction 66 points
Merit 46 points
Pass 28 points
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How do I apply for LCVP ?
• Pick your subjects.
• If you have the right combination, we will contact you.