Mechanical Qualifications

Basic Level

Earn the Hand Tool Specialization of the Independent Level
Earn the Power Tool Specialization at the Independent Level
Earn the 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.

Earn the Fabrication Specialization at the Independent Level
Earn the 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.

Earn the Hand Tool Specialization at the Leader Level
Earn the Power Tool Specialization at the Leader Level
Earn the CAD Specialization at the Independent Level
Earn the Fabrication Specialization at the Independent Level
Earn ONE of the following Specializations at the Independent Level:
- CNC
- 3D Printing
- 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.