LCVP content
LCVP Course Content
LCVP is assessed by:
-Written Examination (40%)
-Portfolio of Coursework (60%).
The written examination takes place the first Wednesday in May of the Leaving Certificate Year. The examination is of two and a half hours duration and consists of three sections which are outline below.
The structure of the Written Examination is as follows:
Section A: Audio Visual Presentation
Section B: Case Study (received in advance by students)
Section C: General Questions (4 out of 6)
The Portfolio of Coursework accounts for 60% of total marks. Students assemble the portfolio over the two years of the programme and it is assessed at the end of the final year of the Leaving Certificate.
The Portfolio and Written Examination are externally assessed by the Department of Education & Skills.
Students taking LCVP will study the following:
Link Module I – Preparation for the World of Work
Students will research and investigate local employment opportunities, develop job seeking skills such as letter writing, CV presentation, interview techniques; gain valuable practical experience of the world of work; interview and work shadow a person in a career area that interests them.
Link Module II – Enterprise Education
Students will be involved in organising visits to local business and community enterprises; meet and interview enterprising people on site and in the classroom; plan and undertake interesting activities that will build self–confidence, creativity, initiative and develop teamwork, communication and computer skills.
Portfolio of coursework involves the following:
Core items
-Curriculum Vitae
Enterprise/Action Plan
Career Investigation
Summary Report
Optional items (any two)
Diary of work experience
Enterprise Report
Recorded Interview
Report on My Own Place