Introducing the Project

Qualifications

What are Projects?

New standalone qualifications

Sits alongside GCE or GCSE

A compulsory part of the new Diploma

Can be used for reporting purposes

Has UCAS points atlevel 3

Has been built on a successful pilot

Can be used as a replacement for AEA

Is 100% internally assessed – no external exam

What are the levels for Projects?

Available at 3 levels:

Level 1Foundation

Equivalent to ½ GCSE and graded A*-B

Level 2Higher

Equivalent to ½ GCSE and graded A*-C

Level 3Extended

Equivalent to ½ GCE and graded A*-E

Benefits of offering Projects

• Participation and engagement

• Stretch and challenge

• Progression to GCE / HE

• Personalised learning and assessment

• Motivationand recognition

Why offer Projects?

By undertaking a Project learners will:

Develop independent learning skills

Learn how to be an effective group member

Improve oral and written communication skills

Develop investigative skills

Learn how to be a critical thinker

Become confident in project management

Final outcome

Level 1 & 2 – one

outcome• Project

Process the same for all units

Level 3 – choice from 4

outcomes/units• Dissertation• Investigation/Field

Study• Performance• Artefact

What learners are required to do

Project

Conduct research using appropriate techniques

Produce a plan showing how they will achieve intended outcome

Identify objective(s) in the form of a question or brief and provide a rationale for choice of objective(s)

Select a topic/area of interest, and negotiate with tutor scope of the project

Develop their project

See the project through to completion

Review the project process (this includes an oral presentation at Level 3)

Introducing the Project

Qualifications