Life, Community and Work
Leaving Certificate: Life, Community & Work
(Replacing the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme / LCVP)
Leaving Certificate Life, Community and Work (LCW) is an engaging, practical specification designed to educate the whole person and bridge the connection between classroom learning and adult life. As Davitt College actively rolls out the new national Senior Cycle Redevelopment, students follow specific curriculum pathways tailored to their entry cohort.
👇 Select your graduation cohort below to view the corresponding curriculum, assessment breakdown, and official SEC documentation:
Leaving Certificate: Life, Community and Work (LCW)
Designed for 120+ hours of class contact time focusing on personal development, transferable skillsets, and real-world career foundations.
The Interwoven Modules
Structured around two modern, non-linear modules driven by the experiential learning cycle (Participating, Reflecting, Applying):
Focuses on personal development, setting SMARTER goals, evaluating personal skillsets, and investigating diverse progression opportunities across Higher Education, FET, apprenticeships, and the world of work.
Focuses on active local citizenship, design-thinking problem-solving for community issues, job application mastery (including AI recruitment tools), and a 3-day work placement.
Assessment for Certification
Common Level • Examined by the SECAn individual, multi-modal submission finalized in 6th Year in response to an official SEC brief, drawing on a digital portfolio compiled over two years.
Assesses deep subject knowledge across all strands of study and the practical application of Applied Learning Tasks.
Traditional LCVP (Link Modules)
For students completing their Leaving Certificate in May/June 2027, combining core subjects with enterprise and community focus.
The Link Modules
Vocational focus achieved through two dedicated courses of study:
Fosters knowledge of the adult working environment, job-seeking skills, career investigations, and a dedicated work placement.
Focuses on initiative, teamwork, setting up student mini-enterprises, visiting local businesses, and meeting community entrepreneurs.
Assessment for Certification
Common Level • Examined by the SEC4 Core Items (CV, Career Investigation, Summary Report, Enterprise Plan) + 2 Optional Items (Diary of Work Experience, Enterprise Report, Recorded Interview, or My Own Place Report).
Assesses general module knowledge featuring an Audio-Visual presentation, a pre-released SEC Case Study, and structured questions.
Applied Learning Tasks & Modern Pedagogy
LCW bridges classroom learning with real-world application through four continuous Applied Learning Tasks (ALTs) driven by an experiential learning loop: Participating, Reflecting, and Applying.
Personal Statement
Formulating self-reflective statements, mapping personal values, and setting SMARTER development goals.
Progression Plan
Mapping pathways across HE, FET, apprenticeships, traineeships, and local employment opportunities.
Community Task
Collaborative problem-solving using human-centred Design Thinking to address real-world local issues.
Workplace Action
Analysing mentor feedback post-placement and executing a personal skills progression plan.
Addressing 21st Century Workplace Realities
The LCW specification directly incorporates AI tools in recruitment, digital portfolio building, remote work dynamics, and statutory worker rights.
