2026/27 candidate record form, production log and assessment record Level 3 Extended Project (7993)

Oct 20, 2026

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Guidance and declaration sections for completing the 2026/27 candidate record form, production log, and assessment record for the Level 3 Extended Project (7993). The document instructs candidates to submit their own work, avoid plagiarism, and provide clear source references, including any material that inspired ideas. It requires explicit acknowledgement of AI use with stored originals of questions and AI outputs, and stresses confidentiality. It also sets supervisor declaration and submission checklist requirements, noting malpractice consequences.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

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Notice to Candidates

Candidate Declaration

Notice to Supervisors

Supervisor Declaration

Details of assistance given

Submission checklist

2026/27 candidate record form, production log and assessment record Level 3 Extended Project (7993) Complete a form for every candidate. For candidates in the moderation sample, upload the form with their project through Centre Marks Submission. Centre number Centre name Candidate number Candidate name Notice to Candidates 1. The work you submit for assessment must be your own. You must not plagiarise. This means you must not take someone else’s words, thoughts, ideas or outputs and try to pass them off as your own. 2. You must clearly reference all your sources. If you have used any material to create ideas for your work (like a book, journal or internet search) you must reference this, even if you haven’t used exactly the same words or phrases in your own work. You must make clear which part, element or phrase you have used and say where it came from. If you receive help and guidance from someone other than your teacher, you must tell your teacher. They will then record the assistance given to you. 3. You must clearly acknowledge and reference any use of AI. Sometimes you are allowed to use an AI tool to create your NEA. You must keep a copy of the original question(s) and any AI generated content you used, for example, a screenshot with a short explanation of how you used it. You must acknowledge the name of the AI tool used; the date the content was generated and the sources used by theAI tool in generating the content. You need to hand this in with your final work so your teacher can check the AI content and how you used it. 4. You must keep your work confidential. You can only share the work you submit for assessment with your teacher(s) . You must not share it with anyone else, and you must not post it online. 5. The work you submit for assessment must be produced under the conditions set out in the specification. Each qualification has a specific set of conditions. Your teacher will have explained the level of supervision and control necessary for this assessment. 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/CRF If you break the rules, you could get zero marks, be disqualified from the unit or subject, or even from all exams. AQA will investigate and decide what happens. If there is anything you don’t understand, please speak to your teacher before you sign the form below. Candidate Declaration I have read and understood the Notice to Candidates above. I declare that the work submitted for this assessment: 1. is my own work 2. has clearly referenced all sources 3. has clearly acknowledged any use of AI 4. has been kept confidential 5. has been produced under the conditions set out in the specification. I understand that if I make a false declaration this is a form of malpractice. We may use examples of candidate’s work for standardisation or training purposes. Please see our privacy notice for more information on how we use assessment data and on your rights under data privacy legislation. If there is anything you don’t understand, please speak to your teacher before you sign the form. Candidate signature Date Notice to Supervisors You must keep a copy of the Candidate Declaration on file until the deadline for requesting a review of results has passed or until any appeal, malpractice or other results enquiry has been completed, whichever is later. This may be subject to inspection by a AQA and/or a JCQ Centre Inspector. Before signing this declaration, please ensure you have read and understood the guidance produced by JCQ on authenticating candidates’ work, marking candidates’ work and internal standardisation. Please also ensure that you are familiar with the candidate’s general standard of work. Supervisor Declaration I confirm that: • all reasonable steps were take

FAQs

What must candidates do regarding plagiarism and originality for the Level 3 Extended Project (7993)?

Candidates must submit work that is solely their own and must not plagiarise, meaning they must not present others’ words, thoughts, ideas, or outputs as their own.

How should candidates reference sources and acknowledge AI use?

Candidates must clearly reference all sources used to create ideas, stating which part and where it came from. They must also clearly acknowledge any AI use, keeping copies of the original question(s) and any AI-generated content used, including details such as the AI tool name, generation date, and sources used.

What are supervisors required to confirm and what happens if rules are broken?

Supervisors must confirm steps taken to ensure the submitted work is solely that of the candidate, proper referencing, appropriate AI use acknowledgement, recorded assistance, confidentiality and secure storage, compliant conditions, correct marking, and internal standardisation. Breaking the rules may lead to zero marks, disqualification from the unit or subject, or even from all exams, and AQA may investigate.

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