Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (L.C.V.P)

This is a senior cycle programme, which students may take along with the traditional Leaving Certificate.  It is designed to give a stronger vocational dimension to the leaving certificate, with a special emphasis on preparation for the world of work and enterprise.  It was introduced in the school in 2003-04 and there are presently 2 LCVP classes in both 5^th year and 6^th year.

      The programme is currently offered to students in two formats:

1.       To those students who do not wish to do a language option at LC level and take LCVP as  a 7^th subject

2.       To those students who wish to take the LCVP as an eight option, in addition to their 7 leaving Cert subjects.

The requirements for LCVP as outlined by the DES are as follows:

·         LCVP students must take a minimum of 5 leaving cert subjects

·         Two of these must be from the designated vocational subject groupings

·         Students must study two link modules, preparation for the world of work and Enterprise Education.

·         A LC modern language or an ab-initio course in a modern European language or a vocational language module.   

Admission Criteria :

·         Only students with the designated subject groups can be considered for this course.

·         Student’s motivational ability will be considered before their acceptance onto the programme.

·         School attendance and past student record (behaviour/application to work) will be considered.  

·         Each application will be considered on its own merit.

·         An interview may constitute a vital part of the selection procedure.

·         Late applications may not be considered.

A fee is requested at the beginning of the 1^st year of the programme to meet the costs of the programme. This covers such expenses as visits to work places, visiting speakers, photocopying etc..