The Extended Project is a stand-alone task and the topic is chosen by the learner. It can relate to any aspect of engineering or manufacturing and will be assessed via an internal assessment which can be in the form of a dissertation, report, design portfolio, design-and-make or manufactured artefact. Learners will develop and extend research; identifying, designing, planning and completing an individual project as well as applying a range of organisational skills. They will need to select information from a range of sources, analyse data, and solve problems to complete their final project outcome. Learners will be allocated a supervisor to oversee and guide them through the project.
There are no specific entry criteria for this course.
Learners must complete: A project log which details how they have planned, researched and evaluated their project. A Project which can be presented as: a 5000 word dissertation an artefact, model or construction a CD/video/DVD of performances or activities an audiotape/multimedia presentation a journal of activities or events a slide or PowerPoint presentation a photographic record of the project Project products must include a written report of between 1000 and 5000 words and a presentation on the process followed and the outcomes produced.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD |
The Extended Project is a stand-alone task and the topic is chosen by the learner. It can relate to any aspect of engineering or manufacturing and will be assessed via an internal assessment which can be in the form of a dissertation, report, design portfolio, design-and-make or manufactured artefact. Learners will develop and extend research; identifying, designing, planning and completing an individual project as well as applying a range of organisational skills. They will need to select information from a range of sources, analyse data, and solve problems to complete their final project outcome. Learners will be allocated a supervisor to oversee and guide them through the project.
There are no specific entry criteria for this course.
Learners must complete: A project log which details how they have planned, researched and evaluated their project. A Project which can be presented as: a 5000 word dissertation an artefact, model or construction a CD/video/DVD of performances or activities an audiotape/multimedia presentation a journal of activities or events a slide or PowerPoint presentation a photographic record of the project Project products must include a written report of between 1000 and 5000 words and a presentation on the process followed and the outcomes produced.
