FPQ and HPQ

See also the EPQ page for information on Extended Project Qualifications (Level 3)
== Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ) and Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) ==
FPQ and HPQ are both internally assessed, project-based, standalone qualifications. 
=== Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ) ===
FPQ is a level 1 qualification of approximately 60 Guided Learning Hours. It can be used as a standalone qualification or as an extension of other Level 1 studies or vocational qualifications, such as an apprenticeship. Students are required to carry out research on a topic and then produce a written report or practical evidence, The FPQ is not widely available to home educated students.
=== Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) ===
HPQ is a level 2 qualification of approximately 60 Guided Learning Hours. According to the Pearson's website, it is roughly equivalent to half a GCSE. Students are required to study a topic area which extends or expands their learning in an appropriate area of study. It is graded A*-C or unclassified. HPQs are produced by AQA, OCR, Pearson, WJEC and City & Guilds. The HPQ is not generally available outside of school or college, however Groundmark Learning has recently started offering the HPQ and EPQ to home educated students.
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