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Extended Project Qualification

at Gillingham School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3Stepping stonesProject/Extended Project within Diploma (14-19)12 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Following an EPQ presentation in the Autumn Term of Year 12, students will be able to indicate their interest in undertaking an Extended Project Qualification. They will have dedicated Taught Skills lessons and work with an EPQ Supervisor who will support them throughout the process giving feedback and guidance and can have additional assistance from a Mentor who is knowledgeable about the student’s chosen area. Taught Skills lessons will be included in students’ timetables from December and Supervisor lessons will be timetabled from January.An EPQ is worth half the UCAS points of a full A Level / BTEC Level 3 qualification and is well regarded and accepted by the majority of universities, apprenticeship providers and employers as it demonstrates an ability to independently take a project from the conceptual stage through to a final product and presentation. As such, it will incorporate and develop many invaluable transferable skills. The project can take many different forms, from an academic piece of writing looking into an area of interest, to a creative project such as building a guitar, to organising and running a fund-raising event or exhibition. In each case, the way the project is planned and executed is closely monitored and assessed.

What you need to get on

A high level of commitment

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Gillingham School

    Hardings Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4QP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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