1. VOCATIONAL PREPARATION & GUIDANCE MODULES 8 modules to be completed from the following: Module 1:Guidance Module 2:Jobsearch Module 3:Work Experience 1 Module 4:Work Experience 2, 3 and 4 Module 5:Enterprise 1, 2 and 3 Module 6:Community work Module 7:Work and Living

2. VOCATIONAL PREPARATION & GUIDANCE Mandatory Modules Guidance Jobsearch Work Experience 1 Work Experience 2 Enterprise 1 or 2

3. Jobsearch Sourcing Information Investigation of sample of jobs Jobsearch Practice Interview Skills Pay & conditions Self Employment

4. Work Experience 1 Pre-Placement Planning Unit Placement Unit Operational Unit Review of Experience

5. Work Experience 2, 3, 4 Pre-Placement Planning Unit Placement Unit Operational Unit Review of Experience

6. Community Work Community Involvement Voluntary Agencies Community Development Community Project Voluntary Work Overseas

7. Work & Living Lifestyles Transitions Industrial Relations Health & Safety Equality Industry & Society

8. Guidance Module Outline Unit 1:The student and the world of work. Unit 2:The student and one particular field of work. Unit 3:Information building. Unit 4:Career Action Plan

9. Unit 1: Student and World of Work Aims/Expectations for L.C.A. Career Interests Different types of work and employment Why people work Qualities for employers

10. Unit 2: Student and one particular field of work Personal qualities and their relevance. Personal skills. Ideal job, type of work and suitability. Research/career.

11. Unit 3: Information Building Information from visits (exhibitions, colleges, training centres). Career and training opportunities. Interest questionnaire. Learning styles

12. Unit 4: Career Action Plan Possible careers – own skills, qualities, interests. Personal career action plan. Preparation for interviews. Possible changes in working life. Review of L.C.A. vocational experience.

13. Enterprise Modules Enterprise 1 (Minicompany) Students set up and run their own business (Develop a product, provide a service etc.) Enterprise 2 Running a non-profit making activity/event. Focus on organisation and planning. Enterprise 3 On completion of Enterprise 1 or 2 investigation of local enterprise. Focus on self employment, development of business idea and preparation of business plan.