Qualification summary
The extended project at Level 3 aims to encourage learners to:
a) have a significant input to the choice and design of an extended project and take responsibility either for an individual task or for a defined task within a group project
b) develop and improve their own learning and performance as critical, reflective and independent learners
c) develop and apply decision making and, where appropriate, problem solving skills
d) extend their planning, research, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills
e) where appropriate, develop as e-confident learners and apply new technologies in their studies
f) develop and apply skills creatively demonstrating initiative and enterprise
g) use their learning experiences to support their personal aspirations for further study and/or career development.
This qualification can be used as a stand alone qualification or used as part of the Diploma in England or the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification in Wales.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
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For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Project supports progression to general qualifications, further and higher education, training or employment. Learners use a range of skills such as planning, researching, evaluating, reflecting and communicating. This qualification will support progression towards the 14-19 Diploma in England and the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification in Wales.
To support progression to the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification, the specification will provide signposting to Key Skills in Wales and it can be used as evidence for the Individual Investigation part of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification.
No specific job occupation
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14 Preparation for Life and Work
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14.1
Foundations for Learning and Life
Task-based controlled assessment
Learmers must complete the unit