Enterprise / Action Plan SLO's

Link Module II Unit 4-An Enterprise Activity
Specific Learning Outcomes
4.1 Work co-operatively with others to generate a range of ideas
4.2 Prepare a plan for the selected enterprise activity
4.3 Identify available resources to support an enterprise activity
4.4 Integrate information from a variety of sources including relevant Leaving Certificate subjects
4.5 Assess personal and group skills and identify possible training needs
4.6 Identify and recruit consultants willing to advise on a selected enterprise activity
4.7 Understand the practical importance of market research and marketing mix
4.8 Be aware of the concepts of publicity and promotion
4.9 Actively participate in group work in a variety of roles-owner, worker, team leader
4.10 Take responsibility to ensure that targets are reached
4.11 Participate in a review of group performance
4.12 Review personal performance in an enterprise activity
4.13 Prepare and present a written or verbal report on an enterprise report
4.14 link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects
4.15 evaluate the successes achieved and problems encountered in this unit

Local Voluntary Organisations/Community Enterprises Slo's

Link Module II Unit 3-Local Voluntary Organisations /Community Enterprises

Specific Learning Outcomes

3.1    identify the voluntary bodies that carry out community work in the locality

3.1      describe the work carried out by a range of voluntary groups in the locality

3.2      understand and describe the different roles of adults working in voluntary community organisations

3.3      organise a visit to a local community enterprise and/or invite an appropriate speaker to visit the group in school

3.4      use learning from relevant Leaving Certificate subjects to formulate questions about aspects of a community enterprise

3.5      integrate information from a variety of sources to prepare a report, plan or presentation on an aspect of community development

3.6      link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects

3.7      evaluate the successes achieved and problems encountered in this unit

Link Module I Unit 1-Introduction to working life

Specific Learning Outcomes

1.9   describe the intrinsic value of various forms of work including self employment and voluntary work

Enterprise skills SLO's

Link Module II Unit 1-Enterprise skills

Specific Learning Outcomes

1.1      describe the qualities and skills of enterprising people

1.2      recognise examples of personal, community and entrepreneurial enterprise

1.3      identify personal strengths and weaknesses

1.4      suggest a course of action appropriate to improving personal enterprise skills

  

1.10 link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects

1.11 evaluate the successes achieved and problems encountered in this unit

Enterprise/Entrepreneur visit SLO's

Link Module II Unit 2-Local Business Enterprises

Specific Learning Outcomes

2.1      identify a range of enterprises in the local community

2.2      understand how an enterprise starts up and what support/training is available

2.3      describe the steps required to plan and carry out an investigation of a local enterprise

2.4      use learning from relevant Leaving Certificate subjects to formulate questions about aspects of a local enterprise

2.5      organise a visit to a local enterprise and invite appropriate speakers to visit the group in school

2.6      carry out a SWOT analysis of a business

2.7      report accurately on a visit by an entrepreneur to the classroom and on a class visit to a local enterprise

2.8      compare and contrast information gathered on a group visit to a local enterprise

2.9      describe a local enterprise with particular reference to products, services, markets and workforce

2.10  understand and describe the different roles of adults working in a business environment

2.11  describe the impact of the Single European Market on a specific enterprise

2.12  describe and evaluate the use of information and communication technologies in a business enterprise

2.13  understand the importance of education and training in the development of a business enterprise

2.14  link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects

2.15  evaluate the successes achieved and problems encountered in this unit

Career Investigation SLO's

Link Module I Unit 3-Career Investigation

Specific Learning Outcomes

3.1   identify personal aptitudes and interests

3.2   investigate a range of careers appropriate to personal aptitude and interests

3.3   identify and analyse the aptitude and skills required to pursue a specific career

3.4      describe relevant qualifications and training required for entry to the selected             

        career

3.5      identify available opportunities to pursue a selected career locally, nationally, and where possible, at international level

3.6   plan and set up an opportunity to interview and/or work shadow a person in a

        selected career

3.6      integrate information from a variety of sources to prepare a final report on a career investigation 

3.8   reflect on and evaluate the experience of undertaking a career investigation

3.9   link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects

Link Module I Unit 3-Career Investigation

Specific Learning Outcomes

3.6   plan and set up an opportunity to interview and/or work shadow a person in a

        selected career

Work Experience SLO's

Link Module I Unit 1-Introduction to working life
Specific Learning Outcomes
1.8 Identify and understand the main differences between school and work
1.10 Understand current regulations/legislation relating to the employment of young workers
1.11 Understand current Health and Safety regulations in workplaces
1.12 Role-play a situation that could give rise to a dispute in the workplace
1.13 Understand issues related to diversity in the workplace
1.14 List the different forms of assistance for unemployed people
1.15 Arrange a visit to a training scheme in the locality and/or invite an appropriate speaker from such an organisation to visit the group in the school
1.16 Link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects

Link Module I Unit 3-Career Investigation
Specific Learning Outcomes
3.6 Plan and set up an opportunity to interview and/or work shadow a person in a selected career

Link Module I Unit 4- Work Placement
Specific Learning Outcomes
4.1 specify personal goals in relation to a work placement
4.2 plan and organise a work placement
4.3 attend punctually for a specific placement
4.4 dress appropriately for a specific placement
4.5 follow a set of procedures in accordance with specific instructions
4.6 communicate effectively with other workers in a particular placement
4.7 follow a specific set of instructions relating to Health & Safety
4.8 review personal experiences in relation to a work placement
4.9 analyse reports by adults of personal performance in a workplace
4.10 reflect on and evaluate a specific work placement in the light of career aspirations
4.11 describe how what has been learned can be applied to work at home, in school and in the community
4.12 present a diary/written/verbal report on a specific work placement
4.13 link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects

Job seeking skills + SLO's

Link Module I Unit 2-Job seeking skills
Specific Learning Outcomes
2.1 Recognise the different ways in which job vacancies are advertised
2.2 Apply for a job by letter, telephone and e-mail
2.3 Complete an application form
2.4 Compile and create a curriculum vitae in word processed format
2.5 Explain how to prepare for a job interview
2.6 Engage in a simulated job interview

SLO's

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