EXTENDED PROJECT (EPQ) – LEVEL 3
Awarding Body: OCR
Course Code: H857
QAN: 603/2304/8
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WHY CHOOSE EPQ
An EPQ is extremely accessible and suitable for Level 3 learners, and complements a programme of study, whether they are studying vocational or academic qualifications. This Level 3 qualification is worth up to 28 UCAS points, the equivalent of half an A-Level.
EPQ aims to inspire, enthuse, motivate and to allow learners to develop or extend a variety of skills through the completion of a free choice of project. This project allows learners to pursue a theme/topic based either on a subject they are already studying or in an area of particular personal interest or provides the opportunity to complete something entirely new. Learners are given responsibility for managing all stages of their project in a specified time period.
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
Taking the extended project will encourage students to:
● Make a significant contribution 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
● Develop and improve their own learning and performance as critical, reflective and independent learners.
● Develop and apply decision-making and, where appropriate, problem-solving skills
● extend their planning, research, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills.
● Where appropriate, develop confidence in applying new technologies in their studies.
● Develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise.
● use their learning experiences to support their aspirations for higher education and/or career development.
● Transfer skills developed as part of their extended project to other areas of study.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
Learners will produce a portfolio that contains supporting evidence for each of the four assessment objectives, which must include at least one piece of extended written evidence, as well as evidence supporting: project management, research and development of the project, the final outcome(s) and on-going reviews of the project. Learners are required to produce a presentation at the end of their project.