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.


