Leaving Certificate Vocational Leaving Certificate Vocational ProgrammeProgramme

(LCVP)(LCVP)

Ballinrobe Community School

What is LCVP?

An enhanced Leaving Certificate i.e. A Leaving Certificate plus 2 link modules.

1. Preparation for the World of Work2. Enterprise Education

Preparation for the World of Work

  Typical Activities  Research and investigate local

employment opportunities Develop job seeking skills Gain practical work experience

Enterprise Education

Typical Activities

Visit local business and community enterprises

Visits in from local entrepreneurs Plan activities to help develop teamwork,

communication and computer skills  

Portfolio Items 60% Written Examination 40%

Examination

Content of the Portfolio

Core Items

Curriculum Vitae Career Investigation Summary Report Enterprise / Action Plan

Optional Items

2 Items from the following

Diary of Work Experience Enterprise Report Recorded Interview Report on “My Own Place”

Structure of the Written Examination

Section A Audio Visual Presentation Section B Case Study Section C General Questions

Certification

Students receive same Certificate as other Leaving Certificate students but their Certificate includes an additional statement of the results of the Link Modules 

Grades

Grades

Distinction 80% - 100% Merit 65% - 79% Pass 50% - 64%

Points for College

Institutes of Technology & Universities award points as follows:

Distinction 70 points Merit 50 points Pass 30 points

L.C.V.P. Helps students

To take responsibility for their own learning

Become more innovative and enterprising

Investigate and plan their career options Work well with others as part of a team

Some Benefits of L.C.V.P.

Some Benefits of L.C.V.P.

Develop computer skills Report Writing Skills Career Investigation Job Seeking Skills Work placement / Shadow Enterprise Portfolio Assessment Points (can be used as a 6th subject)