What is Leaving Cert Vocational Programme?
Students who take the LCVP must take a minimum of five Leaving Certificate Subjects including Irish. Two subjects must be selected from one of the designated Vocational Subject groupings. Students are also required to follow a recognised course in a modern European language.
Students must study the following Link Modules to provide a vocational focus:
- Enterprise Education
- Preparation for the World of Work
Aims of the Programme:
- Realise the vocational potential of their Leaving Certificate Subjects
- Become self-confident, innovative and resourceful
- Acquire attitudes and skills appropriate to adult life, the world, the world of work and enterprise
- Explore career opportunities in areas relevant to their vocational subject grouping and/or personal aspirations
- Interact effectively with and learn from adults in the community
- Utilise local business and community enterprise as learning resources together with knowledge, skills and enterprise from a variety of sources to accomplish set goals
