LCVP
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87% of St Colmcille's CS students used their LCVP points in their CAO application * Average usage for 2011-2013
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AssessmentLCVP is assessed by an exam in May of 6th Year and a Portfolio due in March of 6th Year.
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CAO PointsThe LCVP course is recognised for CAO points purposes by the Universities & Institutes of Technologies. The points are allocated as follows:
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Topics
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Module 1 - Preparation for the World of Work
Students will research and investigate local employment opportunities, develop job seeking skills such as letter writing, CV presentation, interview techniques; gain valuable practical experience of the world of work; interview and work shadow a person in a career area that interests them. |
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Module 2 - Enterprise Education
Students will be involved in organising visits to local business and community enterprises; meet and interview enterprising people on site and in the classroom; plan and undertake interesting activities that will build self–confidence, creativity, initiative and develop teamwork, communication and computer skills. |
Written Exam
This takes place in May of 6th Year and is 2.5 hrs long. It consists of the following topics:
- Section A - Audio Visual Presentation
- Section B - Case Study (received in advance by students)
- Section C - General Questions (4 out of 6)
Portfolio
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The Portfolio tasks that are carried out in St Colmcille's Community School are shown below. Click on each section for guidelines on how to complete them.
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