vocational preparation task 1. practical application of knowledge, understanding skills and...
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8 practical application of knowledge, understanding skills and competences developed through the modules
8 substantial piece of work (10 hours activity per student)
8 individual task or group task with identifiable contribution from each student
8 Individual task report describing students own role in full process
Task Criteria
Requirements
4 Evidence of task completion
4 Individual task report
4 Individual presentation of task at interview with external examiner
Assessment
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Enterprise Task Planner
Title of Task Aims: Group Aims, Individual Aims Research and Planning: Skills/Resource Assessment Market Research Decision Making
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Enterprise Task Planner contd.
The Enterprise Activity: My Role Resources used Quality Control Health & Safety Problems encountered Evidence of involvement
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Enterprise Task Planner contd.
Self Evaluation Evaluation of Enterprise Evaluation of self/own role Evaluation of group Integration: (Courses used and for what
purpose)
Integration - Vocational Preparation Task
Integration Vocational Preparation & Guidance and English & Communication.
At least one other subject (course)
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PLANNING
Undertake an individual and group audit in relation to skills/competencies that can be brought to the enterprise.
Brainstorm on possible products/services that could be produced by the group.
Choose a number of possible products/services.
Prepare for and participate in the group’s meeting with Enterprise Advisor.
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Identify resources and possible training needs. Discuss a structure for the enterprise in terms of
roles to be filled, management structure etc. Decide on a name for the enterprise. Work out a trial budget. Participate in interviews for a position in the
enterprise. Conduct market research. Using the market research findings, decide on
product/service. Research availability of materials, skills, equipment,
training.
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Prepare and cost a prototype. Test the product and make product decision
on basis of customer demand. Decide on production methods, quality
assurance and consumer guidelines. Raise capital as appropriate.
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OPERATION
Decide on means of production or roles in provision of service.
Carry out roles in the enterprise paying particular attention to: Quality assurance Health and safety guidelines Customer relations
Open bank account
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WINDING UP
Liquidate all stocks and assets. Compile final accounts. Decide on worker bonuses and shareholders’
dividend as appropriate. Plan a final shareholders’ meeting. Participate in enterprise exhibition. Close any bank accounts.
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REVIEWING THE EXPERIENCE
Evaluation of the experience should be an ongoing process whereby the student, in consultation with the teacher, evaluates her/his own experience and involvement in the enterprise.
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PLANNING
Undertake an individual and group audit in relation to skills/competencies that can be brought to the enterprise.
Brainstorm on possible events that could be run in the group.
Liaise with community organisations or interest groups as appropriate.
Identify resources and possible training needs.
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Discuss a structure for the enterprise in terms of roles to be filled, organisational structure etc.
Decide on a name for the enterprise. Work out a trial budget. Participate in interviews for a position in the
enterprise. Conduct needs analysis. Using the research findings, decide on
particular events to be organised. Research availability of materials, skills,
equipment, training, finance. Draw up a sequence of events to ensure
completion of the activity within the timescale available.
Raise capital as appropriate.
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OPERATION
Decide on roles needed for running the event.
Open a bank account if appropriate. Carry out the roles ensuring that attention is
paid to: Health and Safety Insurance considerations Relations with client/customer
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Keep a strict record of all money incoming and outgoing.
Participate in meetings. Work as part of a team, solving problems,
making decisions, ensuring quality of service and playing an active role in running the event.
Formulate plans for attending the Trade Fair.
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REVIEWING THE EXPERIENCE
Evaluation of the experience should be an ongoing process whereby the student, in consultation with the teacher, evaluates her/his own experience and involvement in the enterprise.
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Satisfactory completion of this module will require the following key assignments
I have listed the main steps involved in establishing an enterprise and identified my personal involvement in the decision making process.
I conducted a market research survey and undertook an analysis of my findings using ICT.
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I kept a diary of my personal involvement. I produced a report of my experience under
the following headings: Working as part of a team Decision-making Solving problems Selling our product/service outside of the school
or organisation Personal learning from the enterprise experience.
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Satisfactory completion of this module will require the following key assignments
I undertook an assessment of my own skills and qualities and the group’s skills and qualities.
I set specific goals and presented a detailed work-plan.
I kept a personal diary of the experience. I helped to prepare a display of the event/activity
e.g. video, photographs, charts etc. (This can be the stand prepared for the Trade Fair where each student describes his/her contribution to same)
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