Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme LCVP

The Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) is now an integrated, two-year Senior Cycle pathway designed to strengthen students’ preparation for further education, training, and the world of work. It builds on the academic foundations of the traditional Leaving Certificate while placing greater emphasis on enterprise, career exploration, digital skills, and real-world learning experiences.

While students continue to study their chosen Leaving Certificate subjects, LCVP offers a more applied approach to learning. The updated programme now places a stronger focus on:

Career planning, employability skills, and future-focused learning.
Enterprise and innovation, including problem-solving and project-based tasks.
Digital literacy and communication, with an emphasis on creating and presenting digital work.
Active engagement with community, business, and further-education pathways.

As part of the updated structure, students complete two redesigned Link Modules, which reflect current workplace expectations and evolving career landscapes:

Preparation for the World of Work

Students explore careers, develop job-seeking skills, complete work experience or work shadowing, and build confidence in planning their future educational and career routes.

Enterprise & Innovation

Students learn about entrepreneurship, teamwork, idea generation, project development, and how businesses operate. They engage in enterprise tasks, community involvement, and reflective learning.

These modules enable students to take part in meaningful learning opportunities such as:

Work experience or work shadowing
Career investigations and pathway planning
Enterprise challenges and project work
Engagement with local businesses and community organisations
Digital portfolio creation and reflection

The updated LCVP aims to ensure students leave school not only with strong academic foundations, but also with the practical skills, adaptability, and confidence needed for life beyond secondary school.