1. Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Ballinrobe Community School

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. Portfolio Items 60% Written Examination 40% Examination

6. Content of the Portfolio Core Items Curriculum Vitae Career Investigation Summary Report Enterprise / Action Plan

7. Optional Items 2 Items from the following Diary of Work Experience Enterprise Report Recorded Interview Report on “My Own Place”

8. Structure of the Written Examination Section A Audio Visual Presentation Section B Case Study Section C General Questions

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

10. Grades Distinction 80% - 100% Merit65% - 79% Pass50% - 64%

11. Points for College Institutes of Technology & Universities award points as follows: Distinction 70 points Merit50 points Pass30 points

12. 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

13. 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 6 th subject)