LEAVING CERTIFICATEVOCATIONAL PROGRAMME

Introduced 1980s Restructured 1994 Revised 2002

GROWTH OF PROGRAMME

In 2012 = 35,000 Students

In 1994 = 1,200 Students

Leaving Cert Vocational Programme is an

Enhanced Leaving Certificate

Leaving Certificate Plus + Has Strong Vocational

Focus

Study ofLink Modules

Focus on Self-directed Learning

Active teaching and learning methodologies

Students develop a range of Key Transferable Skills

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

2 year duration

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5 Leaving Certificate Subjects at Higher, Ordinary or Foundation level

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Must include Irish Must include 2 Vocational Subjects

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Link Modules Extra subject

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

Modern European Language

&ICT (Computers)

LCVP Structure

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

LCVP Link Modules

1. Preparation for the World of Work2. Enterprise Education

LINK MODULE 1 “PREPARATION FOR THE WORLD OF

WORK”

1. Introduction to Working Life2. Job-seeking Skills3. Career Investigation4. Work Placement

LINK MODULE 2 “ENTERPRISE EDUCATION”

1. Enterprise Skills2. Local Business Enterprise3. Local Voluntary Organisations /

Community Enterprises4. An Enterprise Activity

Typical LCVP Activities

Invited Visitors, Site Visits, Case Studies, Team Enterprise, Work Experience, Video Interviews, etc.

Transferable Skills

These skills are extremely relevant for success in study, work and life

Transferable Skills

Basic Skills (incl. IT) Motivation to Learn Communication Initiative & Enterprise

Team Working Critical Thinking Flexibility Leadership

Purpose of the Link Modules

LINK LINK

MODULESMODULES

BusinessBusiness

CommunityCommunity

Work / CareerWork / Career

Subjects Subjects Being Being

StudiedStudied

The Link Modules help you put theory The Link Modules help you put theory into practiceinto practice

The Link Modules are assessed by: 1.Portfolio 60%2.Written Examination 40%

Link Modules Assessment

Link Modules Assessment

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Section A - Audio-Visual PresentationVideo sequence of an enterprise

Section B - Case StudyReceived 4 weeks in advance

Section C - General QuestionsChoice of 4 questions from 6

PORTFOLIO 60%

CORE ITEMS:Curriculum VitaeCareer InvestigationSummary ReportEnterprise/Action Plan

PORTFOLIO 60%

OPTIONAL ITEMS:Two out of Four1.Diary of Work Experience2.Enterprise Report3.Report on ‘My Own Place’ 4.Recorded Interview/Presentation

LCVP RECOGNITION

Entry to Universities and Institutes of Technology

Link Modules is a qualifying subject for points

LINK MODULES RESULTS

Distinction80% - 100% = 70 CAO Points

Merit 65% - 79% = 50 CAO Points

Pass 50% - 64% = 30 CAO Points

Grade Higher OrdinaryA1 100 60A2 90 50 MeritB1 85 45B2 80 40B3 75 35C1 Distinction 70 30 PassC2 65 25C3 60 20D1 55 15D2 Merit 50 10D3 45 5