2024/25 guidance notes - centre coordinators - Level 3 Extended (7993) Project

Oct 20, 2026

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Guidance notes for centre coordinators on completing AQA’s candidate record form, production log, and assessment record for the Level 3 Extended Project (7993). The booklet is structured as a 14-page set, detailing which pages are completed by supervisors and which require coordinator approval. It covers candidate declarations, submission checklists, proposal approvals, presentation records, planning and review stages, and the final submission expectations including attachment to the written report and supporting evidence.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Candidate record booklet structure (14 pages)

Candidate declaration and submission checklists (Pages 1-4)

Initial ideas and candidate proposals (Pages 5-8)

Project approval and supervisor checklists (Part C)

Planning, reviews, presentations, and final summary

2024/25 guidance notes-coordinators Level 3 Extended (7993) Project Guidance notes for centre coordinators on completing the candidate record form, production log and assessment record Centre coordinators These notes should be read in conjunction with overall guidance and advice on the delivery and assessment of the Extended Project provided in the specification, support material and training provided by AQA. Introduction The candidate record form, production log and assessment record is presented as one 14 page booklet. It is expected that candidates should 'own'their log booklet but some pages in the list below are for completion by the supervisor (sup) and one page is for completion by you as the centre coordinator (coord) . Pages 1-4 constitute the formal candidate record form as referenced in general AQA coursework submission instructions. 1 Candidate declaration 2 Submission checklist sup 3 Taught skills element sup 4 Record of marks sup 5 Record of initial ideas 6 Candidate proposal (Part A) 7 Candidate proposal (Part B) sup 8 Proposal approval (Part C) coord 9 Planning review 10 Mid-project review 11 Project planning review 12 Presentation record (Part A) 13 Presentation record (Part B) sup 14 Summary and reflection The candidate’s final submission should include all 14 pages firmly attached to the written report and any additional assessment evidence (specification 2.5.1 Assessment evidence) . The full booklet can be downloaded from the AQA website. Depending upon the circumstances in your centre you may choose to issue complete booklets atthe start or to issue appropriate sections to candidates/supervisors as required. The booklet is available in portable document format (.pdf) for best printing, distribution and completion in hard copy. Alternatively, a Microsoft Word version ( .doc) is available for use in a network or virtual learning environment (VLE) and/or electronic submission. If used for electronic submission it is acceptable for ‘electronic signatures’ to be used by supervisors on most pages (ie typed initials) but you are required to arrange for a copy/printout to be made of page 1, signed by candidates and stored carefully. It would be good assessment practice to treat page 4, pages 6-8 and page 13 in a similar manner. Pages 2-4 Submission checklist, Taught skills element and Record of marks Before supervisors make any assessment it is important that you have arranged appropriate assessment training for supervisors based on the material available from AQA and from AQA standardising meetings. Supervisors should then complete this page having made their assessment after complete submission of all remaining pages and the project product. You should provide appropriate centre deadlines for completion of this task. You should then arrange for appropriate internal standardising of marks before submission of the marks toAQA. Page 5 Record of initial ideas You may wish to ask candidates to complete the first two sections on this page as part of an introduction to the project process and in order to aid your allocation of supervisors. If so, it is important that such allocation takes place relatively quickly so that candidates do not proceed too far without individual guidance from their supervisor. AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723) . Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX. 7993/TN Pages 6 and 7 Candidate proposal (Parts A and B) These pages form part of the required project approval process. You may wish to provide deadlines or ‘windows’ for completion of these pages by candidates and their supervisors. It is important to ensure that these pages are completed before substantive work is undertaken and that both supervisors and candidates understand the need for your formal approval before any major investment in

FAQs

What is the purpose of the candidate record form, production log, and assessment record booklet?

It provides a structured 14-page record used to manage the extended project, including supervisor-completed sections, coordinator-completed approval, and documentation that supports assessment evidence.

Which pages make up the formal candidate record form for AQA coursework submission?

Pages 1 to 4 constitute the formal candidate record form referenced in AQA coursework submission instructions.

What should centre coordinators ensure before substantive project work begins?

Coordinators should confirm that proposal-related pages are completed and that formal approval is in place, ensuring the project can meet learning outcomes and assessment requirements and allowing major investment only after approval.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Miles