Vocational
Preparation Task
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Task Criteria
 practical application of knowledge, understanding skills and competences
developed through the modules
 substantial piece of work (10 hours activity per student)
 individual task or group task with identifiable contribution from
each student
 Individual task report describing students own role in full process
Assessment
Requirements
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Evidence of task completion
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Individual task report
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Individual presentation of task at interview with external
examiner
Enterprise Task Planner
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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.
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Action Plan
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Business Plan
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Enterprise Task Planner contd.
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The Enterprise Activity:
My Role
Resources used
Quality Control
Health & Safety
Problems encountered
Evidence of involvement
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Enterprise Task Planner contd.
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Outcomes
Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Areas for improvement
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Enterprise Task Planner contd.
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Self Evaluation
Evaluation of Enterprise
Evaluation of self/own role
Evaluation of group
Integration: (Courses used and for what
purpose)
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Integration - Vocational
Preparation Task
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Integration Vocational Preparation &
Guidance and English & Communication.
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At least one other subject (course)
Assessment Date
End April/Beginning of May
RUNNING AN
ENTERPRISE FROM
THE CLASSROOM
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PLANNING
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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
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Decide on means of production or roles in
provision of service.
Carry out roles in the enterprise paying
particular attention to:
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Quality assurance
Health and safety guidelines
Customer relations
Open bank account
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WINDING UP
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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 NONPROFIT MAKING
ACTIVITY/EVENT
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PLANNING
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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
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Decide on roles needed for running the
event.
Open a bank account if appropriate.
Carry out the roles ensuring that attention is
paid to:
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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 workplan.
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
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Careers Investigation
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Task Anchored in English and
Communications
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