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Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate
Vocational Programme Applied

The LCVP is an enhanced Leaving The Leaving Certificate Applied is a
Certificate Programme. Students who distinct, self-contained two-years
have specified subject combinations Senior Cycle programme aimed
(as laid down by the DES) qualify to at preparing students for adult
take the “link modules”-Enterprise and working life. This programme
Education, Preparation for Work and is designed to meet the needs of
Work Experience. It is a worthwhile students who are not adequately
programme that combines the catered for by other Leaving Certificate
academic strengths of the Leaving programmes. Grades are allocated on
Certificate with a dynamic focus on a continuous assessment basis over
self directed learning, enterprise, work the two years of the programme with
and the community. practicals / interviews and terminal
written papers among the different
Assessment is by written examination forms of assessment used. The Leaving
(40%) and by Portfolio of coursework Certificate Applied is acceptable for
(60%). A Distinction in this programme most Post-Leaving Certificate Courses.
is the equivalent of a H3 on a higher Completing these courses will allow
level paper and is therefore very a student to progress to third level
valuable. Institutes of Technology.

“The learning atmosphere was characterised by

very positive, affirming and respectful interactions
between students and their teachers.”

Whole School Evalualtion - March 2013

“Management structures and strategic leadership
are of a high quality and effective in promoting high

standards of engagement, achievement and quality
improvement.”

Whole School Evalualtion - March 2013

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