Electrical Technology Grade 12 Practical Assessment Tasks (PAT) for 2023 and previous years The Electrical Technology Grade 12 PAT is designed to assess students’ proficiency in various aspects of electrical systems, including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety protocols. It aims to evaluate learners’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for future endeavors in the field of electrical engineering.
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 Electrical Technology Grade 12 Practical Assessment Tasks
Below is the structure that Grade 12 Electrical Technology students should follow:
Requirements: PAT file with all the evidence of simulations, design and prototyping. A copy of the PAT 2022 cover page. The relevant simulations and assessment sheets should be copied and handed to each learner to include in the file.
