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Vocational Preparation Task

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.

Action Plan

Business Plan

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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.

Outcomes Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Areas for improvement

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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)

Assessment Date

End April/Beginning of May

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RUNNING AN ENTERPRISE FROM

THE CLASSROOM

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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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RUNNING A NON-PROFIT MAKING ACTIVITY/EVENT

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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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WINDING UP

Complete all accounts. Close up bank accounts. Participate in enterprise exhibition.

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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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KEY ASSIGNMENTS

ENTERPRISE 1

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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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ENTERPRISE 2

KEY ASSIGNMENTS

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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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Other Possible Tasks

Careers Investigation

Task Anchored in English and Communications