1. Athlone
16/9/2017

2. Two Tasks In Total (20 Credits)
First task in session 2
Second task in session 3
Tasks are anchored in chosen specialism

3. 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

4. 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

5. Student Task Individual Or Group Evaluation Planning Reflection
Written Report
Evidence Of
Research
Integration

6. Key Elements Of Task Product
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

7. To receive credit for a task, all candidates must
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

8. Student task report
This is a description of the various stages required to complete the task.
(may be typed or handwritten)

9. 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)

10. 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

11. Credit allocation 10 credits allocated for each task (5% of total for course)
Task (10 credit standard)
Clearly explains aims
High level of planning
Clear evidence of research
Student produced high quality product compliant with stated aims
Student has demonstrated creativity
Quality evaluation of production and self
Evidence of cross curricular learning
Well structured report with clarity of expression
Demonstrates a very high level of communicative ability at interview

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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