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Preparation for the World of Work Typical Activities Research and investigate local employment opportunities Develop job seeking skills Gain practical work experience
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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)