Consumer Studies

Teacher in charge: Mrs M. Vincent

The subject Consumer Studies focuses on developing knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in learners to enable them to become responsible and informed consumers of food, clothing, housing, furnishing and household equipment, and to use resources optimally and in a suitable manner.

The subject also promotes the application of knowledge and skills in the production of quality marketable products that will meet consumer needs.

Why chose Consumer Studies:

Practical component: Food Production - A total of twelve skill practical lessons are done annually in Grade 10 and 11. Six skill practical lessons are done on Grade 12. There are two PAT's which are done in June and November as the examination which account for 25% of your final mark.

Should you chose Consumer Studies as an option:

If you have the qualities we are looking for and have always been interested in cooking, nutrition, fashion design, textiles, interior design and housing, marketing and consumer needs, then you are the person who should be studying Consumer Studies. It is easy to identify those learners who have chosen it because they really want to, and those who have through it to be an easy option.

Consumer Studies is a life-skill. You will definitely use the skills you learn everyday of your life. Remember, you dont have to to study Consumer Studies solely to enter the relevant job opportunity fields of which there are many, but you can chose it because it will help you in everyday life and most of all, it is FUN!

Employment Opportunities:

· Consumer Services and event management

· Co-ordinate events within the fields of food or design

· Marketing and Management

· Marketing consumer products within a company

· Public Relations and Media

· Promoting products to consumers and dealing with advertising

· Product development and quality assurance

· Developing new consumer products suited to their needs

· Promotion or Liaison Officer

· Journalism

· Dietitian