Months of hard work was put to bed - literally, in one case - when Farrer students showed off their industrial technology major projects this week.
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The year 12 boys had been working for almost a year on their wood, metal and multimedia items, which include a bed, a kitchen island with butcher's block, dog boxes, a chess set, a trailer and more.
They were on display for staff, parents and industry representatives today; HSC markers had inspected them on Monday.
The projects and production portfolios count for 60 per cent of the students' result for that subject.
Technology and applied studies head teacher Eric Reading said the 25 students had been required to plan, research, build and document their project, and "time management is a vital component."
"There's always last-minute touch-ups - it's just like The Block," he said.
"They're working until the 11th hour."
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Liam Mack, from Bingara, said his 5x8 trailer would be put to good use as soon as he took it home.
"I come off a farm and we need a trailer to feed cattle, so I thought I might as well kill two birds with one stone," he said.
Connor Harbey, from Yamba, made a Tasmanian oak chest of drawers for his parents.
A handle-buying mistake meant an emergency run to Bunnings the day before the deadline, but otherwise the project went smoothly.
He was confident all the boys would do well in marking.
"We all worked pretty hard, so we'll get what we deserve."
Mr Reading said the portfolios not only documented but also proved the students' work, and were useful tools in jobseeking.
They were often able to sell their products once allowed to take them home.
"That's been a good commencement for them in learning the skills of not only producing but also selling," Mr Reading said.