Project Qualifications

Teacher support meetings

Centre Co-ordinator Training 

CPD courses for Co-ordinators of EPQ and Projects

The Specification, together with other resource material are available here: www.aqa.org.uk/over/extendedproject

General Guidance on the qualification including an introduction to the Extended Project and Guidance on managing Project delivery are available on the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency: www.qcda.gov.uk/18461.aspx

These full day sessions (10.15 – 15.45) are suitable for all Project Co-ordinators who have not previously attended Co-ordinator Training. The days will combine a mix of input, practical activities and discussion. They will be led by AQA’s Principal Moderators, Christine Andrews and John Powell. The courses will benefit you in your role as co-ordinator.

The coordinators course will focus on the role of the Centre Co-ordinator and will cover:

•  Key stages in the project process from project approval to presentation
•  Planning and delivering the taught element
•  Managing presentations
•  Planning and time management throughout the process
•  Implementing Projects at your centre - action planning of next steps

The cost of these training sessions is £195 for the full day’s course which entitles you to refreshments, lunch and training materials.

Projects: Level 1 & 2 EPQ, Centre Coordinator training (CPD)

Date Location Reference
1st March Birmingham EPQXQP401H
8th March Manchester EPQXQP402H
26th March London EPQXQP403H

Projects: Level 3 EPQ, Centre Coordinator training (CPD)

Date Location Reference
11th February Manchester EPQXQP201H
25th February Birmingham EPQXQP202H
1st March London EPQXQP203H
11th March Manchester EPQXQP204H
18th March London/Canary Wharf EPQXQP205H
25th March Birmingham EPQXQP206H

Co-ordinators - all levels (1, 2 & 3)

Date Location Reference
22nd February London EPQXQP103H

Co-ordinators - EPQ (Level 3) only

Date Location Reference
11th February Manchester EPQXQP201H
25th February Birmingham EPQXQP202H
1st March London EPQXQP203H

Projects Levels 1 & 2

Date Location Reference
19th March Newcastle Upon Tyne PROXQT103G
22nd March Bristol PROXQT104G
23rd March London PROXQT106G
26th April Notts/Derby PROXQT107G
30th April Manchester PROXQT108G
7th May Birmingham/Bournville PROXQT109G

To check meeting availability and book online, visit: http://events.aqa.org.uk/ebooking, or call 01423 534326.

Please note that these are not standardisation meetings and therefore do not provide training in the assessment of student projects. Standardisation meetings will also be available and are compulsory for new centres.
If you have any questions about the specification or Standardisation Meetings, please contact projects@aqa.org.uk or call 0161 957 3358.