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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 96186 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2023  \nPearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project – © Reimar/Shutterstock  \nSummary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project Qualification specification Issue 4 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue |\n| --- |\n| There have been no changes to the content of this qualification |\n| This new issue of the specification has minimal changes to the order of the content, updates to formatting and corrections to typos |\n| This document has been reformatted to focus on the core content of the qualification.\u003Cbr>Unit specific guidance for Unit 1-Dissertation, Unit 2- Investigation/Field Study,\u003Cbr>Unit 3 – Performance and Unit 4 Artefact, has been moved to separate guidance documents |\n\nPearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project 1  \nKey features of the Level 3 Extended Project 1  \nStructure of the qualification 3  \nUnit structure 4  \nPrior learning and progression 5  \nProgramme planning 5  \nWhat learners are required to do 6  \nChoosing an appropriate project 7  \nProject types 7  \nAssessment 8  \nAssessment objectives and weightings 8  \nUsing the marking grid 9  \nLearning outcomes 1 and 4 10  \nLearning outcome 2 10  \nLearning outcome 3 11  \nThe presentation 12  \nAssessing the presentation 13  \nEvidence for assessment 13  \nObservation records 14  \nGuidance for tutor-assessors and one-to-one support 14  \nThe role of the tutor-assessor 15  \nChecking the project proposal 15  \nMilestones and interim feedback 16  \nAuthentication of a project 16  \nHelping learners to use resources correctly and avoid plagiarism 16  \nSubmission and assessment procedures 17  \nAdditional information 17  \nLanguage of assessment 17  \nLearner recruitment 17  \nAccess arrangements and special requirements 17  \nSecurity and backups 18  \nMalpractice 19  \nCandidate malpractice 19  \nStaff/centre malpractice 19  \nMalpractice, sanctions and appeals 20  \nUse of AI and referencing 21  \nList of annexes 23  \nAnnexe A: Codes 25  \nAnnexe E: Summary of processes 26  \nAnnexe F: Grade descriptions 27  \nPearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project  \nThe Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project allows learners to study a topic area which extends their learning in their area of study, as a standalone qualification. Learners select one of the four units, which may be completed over one or two years. They should select a project topic which expands their learning in their field of study, in a related area, or that is relevant to their own personal interests. Learners will be assessed on their ability to plan, manage, complete and review their project and are assessed by a tutor-assessor from within the centre and externally moderated by Pearson.  \nKey features of the Level 3 Extended Project This qualification will enable learners to:  \n• have significant input to the choice and design of their project  \n• take responsi","cbCaid395FFJE2Xa","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid395FFJE2Xa","pdf",3595011,34,"English","# Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project Qualification specification Issue 4 changes\n# Key features of the Level 3 Extended Project 1\n## Structure of the qualification\n## Unit structure\n## Prior learning and progression\n## Programme planning\n## What learners are required to do\n## Choosing an appropriate project\n## Project types\n## Assessment\n## Assessment objectives and weightings\n## Using the marking grid\n## Learning outcomes\n## The presentation\n## Assessing the presentation\n## Evidence for assessment\n## Observation records\n## Guidance for tutor-assessors and one-to-one support\n## The role of the tutor-assessor\n## Checking the project proposal\n## Milestones and interim feedback\n## Authentication of a project\n## Helping learners to use resources correctly and avoid plagiarism\n## Submission and assessment procedures\n## Additional information\n## Language of assessment\n## Learner recruitment\n## Access arrangements and special requirements\n## Security and backups\n## Malpractice\n## Use of AI and referencing\n## List of annexes\n## Annexe A: Codes\n## Annexe E: Summary of processes\n## Annexe F: Grade descriptions","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project qualification?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification enables learners to study a topic area that extends their learning within their field of study, a related area, or personal interests. 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