EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION |
SPORTS LEADERS QUALIFICATION |
HOME COOKING SKILLS ( BTEC LEVEL 1 ) |
LIFE SKILLS FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING |
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How will it be taught ? |
The idea of the EPQ is that you take the lead on planning and organising your own time . Taught sessions are seminar-style in small groups . Much of your work will be self-led
research , planning and refinement , supported by your supervisor .
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Lessons will be delivered in a small group format to help you learn how to plan and evaluate sporting activity sessions as well as leading them safely for groups including children , older people and the disabled . |
Practical sessions where you are guided through the different skills and techniques needed . |
A combination of teacher input , video clips , group exercises and personal reflective work . |
How will it be assessed ? |
You must submit a logbook which tracks your progress from initial planning right through to an evaluation of your finished product as well as the product itself . You also deliver a presentation at the end of the process . You are marked holistically on your progress across the year , and not just on the final product . |
Completion of a Learning Evidence Record with worksheets , video or photo evidence as well as plans and evaluations for coaching sessions that you have devised . |
This qualification is assessed internally . You will build a portfolio of evidence of the different meals you produce and the skills and techniques involved in each one . |
By attending and fully participating in the course . Assessment for a certificate requires submission of a journal and an essay . The optional essay draws upon recent life experience , critically evaluate a case study of a person in a community context that would have benefited from counselling . |
What do I get out of it ? |
A Level 3 qualification ( i . e . equivalent to A level in difficulty , but not in size ). EPQs are awarded UCAS points , for example an A * is worth 28 points and a C is worth 16 points . |
A Level 3 qualification ( i . e . equivalent to A level in difficulty , but not in size ). If you successfully complete the qualification , you can receive up to 16 UCAS points . |
A Level 1 BTEC qualification . This is an introductory qualification and is not assessed at the same level of difficulty as the Level 3 BTECs . |
Developing personal skills will enable you to relate to people in a more meaningful way . You will grow in selfawareness , listening skills , empathy and the ability to ask appropriate questions . Based on psychology and the counselling world , the course will enable you to be better equipped to handle the wider world of relationships . We will also explore the world of counselling and learn some of the skills of a counsellor for every day life . |
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