AQA’s Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) aims to inspire, enthuse, motivate and to allow learners to develop or extend a variety of skills through the completion of a free choice of project. This project allows learners to pursue a theme/topic based either on a subject they are already studying or in an area of particular personal interest or provides the opportunity to complete something entirely new. Learners are given responsibility for managing all stages of their project in a specified time period. An EPQ is extremely accessible and suitable for Level 3 learners, and complements a programme of study, whether they are studying vocational or academic qualifications. There are two main parts to the EPQ. Firstly there is a taught element that includes: project management, choosing a theme/topic, research techniques, identifying skills needed to complete the project, application of reflective learning, presentation techniques and effective writing skills. Learners must then produce a portfolio that contains at least one piece of extended written evidence, as well as evidence supporting: project management, research and development of the project, the final outcome(s) and on-going reviews of the project. Learners are then also required to produce a presentation at the end of their project.