Consumer Studies Grade 12 Practical Assessment Tasks (PAT) for 2023 and previous years

Consumer Studies Grade 12 Practical Assessment Tasks (PAT) for 2023 and previous years Consumer Studies is a subject that equips learners with vital life skills necessary for navigating the complex world of consumerism. Central to the Grade 12 curriculum are the Practical Assessment Tasks (PAT), which serve as a culmination of students’ theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Why PATs are Important for Grade 12

A practical assessment task (PAT) is a compulsory component of the final promotion mark for all candidates offering subjects that have a practical component and counts 25% (100 marks) of the end-of-year examination mark. The PAT is implemented across the first three terms of the school year. This is broken down into different phases or a series of smaller activities that make up the PAT. The PAT allows for learners to be assessed on a regular basis during the school year and it also allows for the assessment of skills that cannot be assessed in a written format, e.g. test or examination. It is therefore important that schools ensure that all learners complete the practical assessment tasks within the stipulated period to ensure that learners are resulted at the end of the school year. The planning and execution of the PAT differ from subject to subject.

The Structure of Consumer Studies Grade 12 Practical Assessment Tasks

Below is the structure that Grade 12 Consumer Studies students should follow:

During the practical assessment task the learner must demonstrate his/her knowledge and practical ability/skills to produce quality articles focusing on workmanship and suitability for selling.
The practical assessment task for Consumer Studies Grade 12, with the Clothing practical option, consists of a layout and cutting session and a practical examination of FOUR (4) HOURS.
Breakdown of FOUR (4) hours:
- Layout and cutting session: ONE-HOUR session (prior to the practical examination)
- Learners should be able to complete this garment within the prescribed time of THREE (3) hours