Task
Background -
Each year, Australia records a high number of deaths and injuries sustained on farms. In 2015, 69 people were reported to have died while carrying out farming activities and 92 were injured (9 injured children and 6 fatalities in children under 15 years of age) (University of Sydney, 2016). Farm vehicles were the leading cause of injury and death on farms with the highest rates while operating an aircraft, quad bike or tractor. |
Your task –
Your task is to choose one of the causes of injury or death on a farm and design a version of that machine to not only do its job better to cater for the farmer’s needs, but to also make it safer for the farmers and their workers. You can complete the task individually or in pairs. You will need to choose one of the following to design:
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Purpose -
- To demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of how people in design and technologies occupations address the design needs of their clients while also considering sustainability and the environment for the current and future uses of the piece of equipment. You will also be required to reflect on the design features you have included to ensure the safety and well-being of its users.
- To demonstrate your ability to critique the needs of farmers when designing the piece of equipment, while also considering the materials used in making the machine to achieve the intended design solutions to best suit the farmers needs and safety.
- To create texts by planning, drafting a publishing a reflection that is appropriate for its intended audience.
To start this task -
Think about:
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To complete this task -
In order to complete the task, you will need to follow a number of steps over a couple of lessons to ensure you understand and critique the needs of the farmers when designing the piece of farm equipment. You will also be required to investigate materials, components, tools, equipment and processes to achieve intended designed solutions. You complete the task by reflecting on the features of your design solutions that ensure safety and well-being of users, and evaluate the sustainability issues surrounding the manufacturing of your machine. |
Handy hints -
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