====== Mechanical Qualifications ======

===== Basic Level =====

  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:hand_tools|Hand Tool Specialization]] of the Independent Level
  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:power_tools|Power Tool Specialization]] at the Independent Level
  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:fabrication|Fabrication Specialization]] at the Skilled Level
  * Be able to list at least 5 Robot Rules from this year's Game Manual that you think are important. 
  * Participate in Tool Safety Training. 
  * Assist in the completion of at least ONE project where you do ALL of the following:
    * Use two different power tools
    * Use two different hand tools
    * Show understanding of tape measures and squares for measuring.

===== Advanced Level =====

  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:fabrication|Fabrication Specialization]] at the Independent Level
  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:cad|CAD Specialization]] at the Skilled Level
  * Identify tools to be used for each piece of hardware. 
  * Demonstrate ability to solve basic technical design challenges. Share with a mentor an example of this that stood out to you and why. 
  * Demonstrate safe and proper usage of tools.

===== Expert Level =====

  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:hand_tools|Hand Tool Specialization]] at the Leader Level
  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:power_tools|Power Tool Specialization]] at the Leader Level
  * Earn the [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:cad|CAD Specialization]] at the Independent Level
  * Earn the Fabrication Specialization at the Independent Level
  * Earn ONE of the following Specializations at the Independent Level:
    * [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:cnc|CNC]]
    * [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:3d_printing| 3D Printing]]
    * [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:laser|Laser]]
  * Be able to lead a tool safety training
  * Know vendors that are used for common parts
  * Assist another student in earning the Basic Level mechanical qualification
  * Assist another student in earning the Advanced Level mechanical qualification
  * Be actively involved in the design process of a competition robot.

===== Mechanical Specializations =====

  * [[qualifications:mechanical:specialization:start|Mechanical Specializations]]