Year 12, 2022 Design and Technology students.

Recreation is an important pastime for South Coast communities, and it was no surprise that this provided the inspiration for the Year 12 Major Projects this year.

Lexie Harris identified a need for a more efficient way for horse owners to care for their animals. Horse feed is often composed of fine grains, grasses and hay and can be difficult to clean from your car. Equipment can be bulky, can tangle easily and wastes precious time when getting ready for a ride. Gear can also be damaged when loading and unloading from the car. Lexie’s idea was to design and make an “Equine Trailer” that solves all the problems identified above. Lexie’s efficient, highly functional and durable design allows horse owners to tend to animals on agistment with minimal fuss. With everything at the riders’ fingertips including medicines and first aid equipment, this design is a sure winner!

Benjamin Theodore’s idea was to design and make a portable, ergonomic, and durable fish and game cleaning station for remote processing of fish and game. With Ben’s keen interest in the outdoors, boating, camping and fishing, he was able to draw upon this experience to make a practical and highly functional solution. Throughout the design cycle, Ben carried out research on a range of materials and processes. He used College machinery and equipment to make a number of prototypes and with teacher assistance, he completed the finished product using a food safe surface and durable, corrosion-resistant fittings. The project, also known as “The Tree Hugger,” is easy to set up and is fully adjustable to any height desired – you just need a suitable tree to attach it to!