Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
In helping students to prepare for participation in a changing business environment for adult and further education, here at St Mary’s Baldoyle we also understand the significance of emphasis on vocational practices and working life. With this in mind, we incorporated the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) into our list of senior cycle subjects which benefits students who not only wish to gain better understanding of the working world and enterprise, but also to use it towards achieving points in the Leaving Certificate.
The LCVP is an action led programme, aiming to encourage students to take charge of the various activities they plan which goes towards their final assessment. Beginning in 5th year, students complete a portfolio worth 60% with the remaining 40% for a written exam held in March in the LCVP programme. The written exam is based on two link modules, namely, Preparation for the World of Work and Enterprise Education, with the portfolio comprised of four core items and two optional items. These are as follows:
Core items:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Enterprise/Action Plan
- Career Investigation
- Summary Report
Optional items (Choose two)
- Diary of Work Placement
- Enterprise Report
- My Own Place Report
- Recorded Interview