Study Skills

Course summary

The Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project allows learners to study a topic area which extends their learning in their area of study, either as a standalone qualification or as part of a 14-19 Diploma. Learners select one of the four units, which may be completed over one or two years. They should select a project topic which expands their learning in their field of study, in a related area, or that is relevant to their own personal interests. Each of the four units offers a different type of project: a dissertation, an investigation/field study, a performance or an artefact. Learners will be assessed on their ability to plan, manage, complete and review their project. It can be completed over one or two years, and is assessed by a tutor-assessor from within the centre and externally moderated by Edexcel. This qualification will enable learners to: • have significant input in the choice and design of their project and take responsibility for an individual task or 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 as e-confident learners and apply relevant technologies in their studies. • develop and apply skills, creatively demonstrating initiative and enterprise. • use their learning experiences to support their personal aspirations for further education and/or career development.