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
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. |
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
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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LCVP Resources:
Link to LCVP resources: https://pdst.rinodrive.com/index.php/s/kzJz67NjcYFBACS
LCVP - Setting up for the recorded Interview Steps
Link to LCVP resources: https://pdst.rinodrive.com/index.php/s/kzJz67NjcYFBACS
LCVP - Setting up for the recorded Interview Steps