VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TASK

Two Tasks In Total (20 Credits)

First task in session 2

Second task in session 3

Tasks are anchored in chosen specialism

Specialisms Graphics & construction Technology Engineering Agriculture/Horticulture Childcare/Community Care Craft & Design Hair & beauty Hotel catering and tourism Office administration and customer care Information and communication

technology Active leisure studies

What Is The Student Task?

Practical activity through which the student integrates and applies learning experiences gained from undertaking the leaving cert applied programme

Tasks may involve Development of a product An investigation Staging of an event

Student Task

Evaluation

Reflection

Evidence Of Research

Integration

Written Report

Planning

Individual Or Group

Key Elements Of Task

Production Recommended time for completion of task is a minimum of

10 hours Student should be actively involved in the identification,

design and planning of task Time line should be put in place Helps if student has genuine interest in content matter of

task At all times the main responsibility for all tasks remains

with the student It must be his/her own work Important that teacher advises and guides student If students opt for a group task it is imperative that each

students individual contribution can be identified

There may be a number of group tasks or a combination of individual and group

To receive credit for a task, all candidates must

Provide authentic evidence of task completion Produce a task report Present for interview

Task authenticity is verified by school authorities

Student task report

This is a description of the various stages required to complete the task.

(may be typed or handwritten)

General Information To Be Included

The title Statement of aims (x3) Plan of action Carrying out the task Presentation and analysis of findings Evaluation of both task and individuals

personal contribution Integration with other courses (mathematical applications and information

technology are mandatory)

Student interview (5-20 mins)

Assessment criteria Ability to select and plan effectively Quality of engagement in activity and

evidence of progress/achievement Ability to reflect and evaluate the

experience Evidence of integration Quality of communicative ability

Credit allocation10 credits allocated for each task

(5% of total for course)

Task (10 credit standard)1. Clearly explains aims 2. High level of planning 3. Clear evidence of research 4. Student produced high quality product compliant

with stated aims5. Student has demonstrated creativity6. Quality evaluation of production and self 7. Evidence of cross curricular learning 8. Well structured report with clarity of expression9. Demonstrates a very high level of communicative

ability at interview

1-2 credits

Poor explanation of why task chosen Poor or incomplete record of how task

was planned Little evidence of students ability to plan

and organise Produced a task of poor quality Little evidence of evaluation/reflection Report poorly structured and presented No evidence of integration Communication skills are poor

Essential components of task

Clearly state 3 aims Conduct comprehensive research Include evidence of research from at least two sources Students own designs/ideas should also be included Include sketches of development of design ideas Complete a detailed orthographic dimensioned

drawings of the design Chosen product should comprise of at least 4 different

skills Ensure that final design satisfies all of the stated aims Include personal creative input

Include in report evidence of integration with mathematical applications and information technology

Evaluate the finished product

Suggest possible modifications and the reason for such modifications

Written statement of evaluation of self and general reflection of the experience

Common oversights with task

Aims are too vague Poor sequence of written folder Evidence of research not included or only from

one source Finished design does not comply with stated aims

(not suitable for purpose) Working drawing not included Students neglect to apply an applied finish to the

product Creative input limited No evidence of maths or I.T Evaluation of product/self not included

Recipe for success

Choose a product that interests student Invest time in quality research at the very beginning Include research from at least two sources Credit source of the research Show evidence of ideas considered by means of

sketching/notes etc Create a scaled or dimensioned drawing before commencing

any practical work Ensure that some creative input is included in the final design Cross check that final design satisfies the stated aims Work on the written report in conjunction with manufacture of

product Engage in meaningful integration with maths and I.T dept Include a section on both product and self evaluation