What is the LCVP?
The LCVP is a two year programme that aims to cater for the diversity of the participants’ needs at senior cycle. LCVP combines the academic strengths of the Leaving Certificate (established) with a new and dynamic focus on self-directed learning, enterprise, work and community.
The Link Modules
LCVP students are required to take the Link Modules, Preparation for the World of Work and Enterprise Education, over the two years of the programme. These modules, whichare almost entirely activity driven, should be delivered as an integrated unit and build on the synergies with the student’s other subjects. Link Module activities provide a setting in which connections can be made between a student’s chosen subjects and the world outside the school.
Assessment of the Link Modules.
The link modules are treated as a unit for assessment purposes. Assessment which is at a common level, comprises two elements, a Terminal Examination Paper and a Portfolio of Coursework. Both are assessed by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
Certification
LCVP students receive the same certificate as students of the Leaving Certificate (established). An additional statement of the grade received for the Link modules is appended to the certificate.
Grades for the Link Modules are awarded as follows:
- Distinction (80-100%)
- Merit (65-79%)
- Pass (50-64%)
- LCVP students have the same opportunities to proceed to universities and other third level institutions as students in the Leaving Certificate (established). The Link Modules are presently recognised in points terms as follows:
- Distinction 66 points
- Merit 46 points
- Pass 28 Points