Senior Cycle options and career pathways Rosemarie Sexton

Senior Cycle options and career pathways Rosemarie Sexton Guidance Counsellor January 30 th 2017

Regrets I won’t be counting points I should have done the App L/C I am so stressed trying to manage 8/9 subjects I only need 6 for points Can I go to college if I do the App L/C? I want to be the same as everyone else I want to give up a subject as I find it too difficult, it is not like the Junior cert

Options Leaving Certificate Applied Leaving Certificate and LCVP

National Framework of Qualifications O Level 5 O Level 6 O Level 7 O Level 8 Leaving Certificate Higher/Advanced Certificate Ordinary Bachelor Degree Honours Bachelor Degree

QQI levels 5 College of FE 6/7 Institutes of Technology 8 Institute of technology Universities

University College of FE CAO Institute of technology L/C + points Training/work Work/training

App L/C College of further education 400 points links Institute of technology Training/work Work/training University

Entry requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. Level 5 Direct Entry 5 Passes in Leaving certificate Applied Leaving Certificate Interview Work experience Level 6/7 & 8 CAO 1. Minimum subjects 2. Course subjects/grades 3. Points

Matriculation requirements

How many subjects? English, Irish, Maths, Language Choose 3 from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Art, Home Economics, Technology, Music Extra: LCVP Applied Maths

Questions to Ask Aim to produce a workable balance between what you need and what you are able for. O What type of Learner am I? O Reflect on the Junior Cycle. How did I manage the Junior Certificate? (not the results) RACE O Style of examination most suitable. O After school Options, What are my realistic goals.

Do Don't Choose subjects you enjoy Choose a subject because your friend is taking it Choose subjects you are good at Choose a subject just because you like or dislike the teacher Choose subjects you need for your chosen career Choose a subject because you think it will be easy Keep your options open for the future by making a balanced choice now Choose a new subject without finding out more about it Talk to the Guidance Counsellor and your teachers Make a decision at the last minute without thinking about it Talk to your parents or guardians But don't panic

Information O O O O Teachers Senior Cycle Students Guidance Counsellor www. qualifax. ie subject requirements www. curriculumonline. ie www. careersportal. ie www. fetac. ie Reach+ workbook