Foundation Project Qualification Level 1
About this course
Launching September 2026
ASDAN’s new Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ) is a Level 1 project-based qualification designed to help learners plan, manage and complete a project on a specific topic that matters to them.
Through meaningful project work, learners build confidence, independence and practical transferable skills including planning, research, communication, problem solving and self-reflection. FPQ also embeds ASDAN’s six core skills, helping learners make their learning more visible and apply it to future study, work and life.
FPQ will sit alongside ASDAN’s new Level 2 Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and existing Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), creating a clear progression route from Level 1 to Level 3.
Read more about the development of HPQ and FPQ. Further information will also be shared ahead of launch.
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Watch our briefing below to discover all you need to know about the Foundation and Higher Project Qualifications:
| Learner age | 14+, 14–16 |
| Level (indicative for non-regulated courses) | Level 1 |
| Key Stage | Key Stage 4 |
| Education setting | Mainstream school, Justice system (including youth offending), Further education, Community Education, EOTAS, PRU, Academy / Multi-academy trust, Independent school, Secondary |
| Guided learning hours | 60 hours |
| Regulated | Qualification |
| Certification | Externally certificated, hard-copy only |
| Location | International (including Channel Islands and Ireland), Scotland, Wales, England |
| UCAS points | No UCAS points available |
| Available on Equitas | No |
| Pathway | Personal Effectiveness |
Helpful resources for getting started
All learner registration fees shown below are per learner, unless otherwise stated.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| ASDAN Level 1 Foundation Project Qualification (UK) | £44 |
The price shown applies to on-time registrations. Contact the ASDAN qualifications team for information about current registration deadlines.
Public funding for ASDAN qualifications delivered in the UK
Public funding may be available for some ASDAN qualifications delivered in England and Northern Ireland. Funding status can change. Members should check the current government qualification record for the relevant level and size before registering learners or making funding decisions.