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Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (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 Work 2 . Enterprise Education. Preparation for the World of Work.
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Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme(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 Work 2. 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
Examination • Portfolio Items 60% • Written Examination 40%
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 GeneralQuestions
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)