Project and Extended Project

The Project and Extended Project are new and exciting qualifications, available through WJEC from 2009. The Project will be offered at Levels 1 and 2, and the Extended Project at Level 3. The Extended Project is the equivalent of half an A level and attracts up to 60 points in the UCAS tariff.

Forms

The Preliminary entries form is available for download.

Foundation, Higher and Extended Project forms are currently being updated and will be available soon.

Background

The Project provides students with an opportunity to carry out a study in depth, based on personal interest or an aspect of a subject they are studying. Learners are supported throughout the process by a supervisor and a teaching and learning programme, which will empower them with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success.

The Project and Extended Project will be available to students in Wales and England as free standing qualifications. How much teaching and learning time is involved?

The Project will offer centres flexible timetabling options. Learners will have more choice over their studies than ever and an opportunity to develop useful transferable skills.

	Guided Learning Hours	Teaching and Learning Programme
Level 1 Project	60	At least 30 hours
Level 2 Project	60	At least 30 hours
Level 3 Extended Project	120	At least 45 hours

 

What are the possible choices for Projects or Extended Projects?

The list below provides a good idea of just how flexible the choice for learners will be.

• Written project - e.g. research into an historical, political, sociological, economic or cultural issue or perhaps a fictional work, film or theatre script
• Field study - an investigation based on data e.g. in a geographical context
• Scientific report based on research or experimentation
• Media based submission e.g. CD Rom or DVD
• Production of an art work or artefact e.g. sculpture, photography
• Design project eg. construction
• Performance-based activity e.g. role in drama production, film
• Vocationally-based study e.g. workplace innovation, business plan
• Sport or leisure-based study e.g. coaching, performance, skills analysis

Why choose WJEC?

A full range of personal, online and printed support will be provided by WJEC, including opportunities for formative assessment. Experienced WJEC practitioners will be available to visit centres to offer advice on project design and development, and specialist WJEC staff will also be able to discuss any queries by telephone.

If you would like to find out more about how your students can benefit from the Project or Extended Project, contact:

Tessa Gabriel-Davies
Tel:    029 2026 5191
Email: tessa.gabriel-davies@wjec.co.uk