LCVP
LCVP is a two year programme which combines the academic strengths of the Leaving Certificate (established) with a new and dynamic focus on self - directed learning, innovation and enterprise. All pupils study seven Leaving Cert subject plus Link Modules, which consists of the Preparation for the World of Work module and Enterprise Education.
LCVP POINTS
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LCVP Grades
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Points
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Distinction
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66
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H4
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Merit
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46
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H6
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O2
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Pass
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28
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O4
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LCVP REQUIREMENTS
LCVP students must take a minimum of five Leaving Certificate Subjects (at Higher, Ordinary or Foundation Level) including Irish: Two of the optional subjects must be selected from one of the designated Vocational Subject Groupings.
VOCATIONAL SUBJECT GROUPINGS (VSG’s)
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Specialist Groupings
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1 Construction Studies; Engineering; DCG; Technology - Any Two
2 Physics and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or DCG
3 Agricultural Science and Construction Studies or Engineering or Technology or DCG
4 Agricultural Science and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
5 Home Economics; Agricultural Science; Biology - Any Two
6 Home Economics and Art - Design Option or Craft Option
7 Accounting; Business; Economics - Any two
8 Physics and Chemistry
9 Biology and Chemistry or Physics or Physics/Chemistry
10 Biology and Agricultural Science
11 Art - Design Option or Craft Option and DCG
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Services Groupings
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12 Technology or Construction Studies or DCG and Accounting or Business or Economics
13 Home Economics and Accounting or Business or Economics
14 Agricultural Science and Accounting or Business or Economics
15 Art Design or Craftwork Option and Accounting or Business or Economics
16 Music and Accounting or Business or Economics
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Student must have the two vocational subject groupings, either from the 11 specialist groupings or the five service groupings. See VSG table below:
ASSESSMENT
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
Worth 40 %
Takes place on the first Wednesday of May in 6th year
The structure of the Written Examination is as follows:
Section A: Audio Visual Presentation
Section B: Case Study (received in advance by students 1 month before the exam)
Section C: General Questions (Answer any 4 out of 6)
PORTFOLIO
Worth 60 %
Due the first Wednesday of March in 6th year
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PORTFOLIO ITEMS
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CORE ITEMS
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
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Curriculum Vitae
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Recorded Interview
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Career Investigation
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Report on My Own Place
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Summary Report
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Enterprise/Action Report
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