Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) in the Loreto is an intervention designed to enhance the vocational dimension of the Leaving Certificate (established).
The LCVP combines the academic strengths of the Leaving Certificate (established) with a new and dynamic focus on self-directed learning, enterprise, work and the community. This two-year programme is part of an expanded provision that aims to cater for the diversity of participants’ needs at senior cycle. Participants in the programme are encouraged to develop skills and competencies fundamental to both academic and vocational success.
The vocational focus of the LCVP is achieved by through the provision of two additional courses of study in work preparation and enterprise, known as the Link Modules.
The use of active teaching and learning methodologies is encouraged in the LCVP. Experiences such as work placements, career investigations, mini-enterprises, business and community visits are an integral part of the programme. This rich activity base requires a considerable time commitment and high degree of flexibility from the LCVP coordinator and teaching team in the school.
Requirements for the two-year Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme from September 2022 are as follows:
LCVP students
- Must take a minimum of five Leaving Certificate subjects (at Higher, Ordinary or Foundation Level) including Irish. Students who are exempt from studying Irish, must take additional subject(s) to ensure that they present a minimum of five Leaving Certificate subjects in their Leaving Certificate examination.
- Must study the two Link Modules, namely Preparation for the World of Work and Enterprise Education.
More details of the programme can be sought from Ms Zimmerman