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