Core Cross-Training Competencies
The core cross-skilling of all FeF participants includes:
- Basic fabrication (weld, torch, mill, lathe)
- Basic CAD design (Google Sketchup, QCad)
- Video capture and editing (Cinelerra, KdenLive, realtime smartphone uploads)
- Basic Vector and Raster image manipulation (Inkscape, Gimp)
- Agriculture plantout and other growing techniques (food production)
- Semantic web publishing (instructionals (Booktype, Connexions)
Advanced skills include:
- Advanced CAD (Professional 3D CAD with Exploded Part Diagrams, Fabrication Drawings with Materials Specifications)
- Features available and desired for OSE development
- CAM - basic principles and implementation pathways (realtime OS, pre-programmed instructions, platforms available, software)
- Heavy equipment operation (agriculture, construction)
- Basic house design (construction)
- Interior design (My Sweet Home)
- Site surveying (elevation, sun, wind, soil)
