This document outlines the process and requirements for completing a student task, which is a practical activity integrating learning from the leaving certificate applied program. The task involves developing a product or investigation related to one of several specialisms. Students must plan the task, conduct research, produce evidence of completion, and write a report reflecting on and evaluating the process. Tasks are assessed based on criteria like planning, engagement, integration across subjects, and communication skills. The document provides guidance and requirements at each stage to help students succeed in the task.

2.  First task in session 2
 Second task in session 3
 Tasks are anchored in chosen specialism

3.  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.  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
Evaluation
Reflection
Evidence Of
Research
Integration
Written Report
Planning
Individual Or Group

6.  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

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

9.  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.  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.  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 aims
5. Student has demonstrated creativity
6. Quality evaluation of production and self
7. Evidence of cross curricular learning
8. Well structured report with clarity of expression
9. Demonstrates a very high level of communicative ability at
interview

12.  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.  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.  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.  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