What is FIRST Tech Challenge?
An overview of the FTC program, its structure, and its values.
Foundational Training
Recommended for: all team members
Safety & Pit Readiness
Shop safety, robot handling, pit organization, match turnaround, battery handling, and competition roles.
Creating an Inclusive and Productive Culture
Creating a culture for productive and positive teamwork and learning.
R.O.A.R Reporting
The purpose and use of R.O.A.R reports.
Mechanical Training
Recommended for: all team mechanical team members
Drivetrain Basics
The basics of common FTC drivetrains with a focus on differential/tank drives and mecanum drives.
Flywheel Shooters
The basics of flywheel shooters.
Climbers
The basics of climbing mechanisms including passive hooks, elevators, PTOs, and telescopic/articulating arms.
Intakes
The basics of common game element intakes.
Electrical and Programming Training
Recommended for: all mechnical and programming team members
Robot Wiring
An overiview of FTC robot system wiring and basic wiring skills and knowledge.
FTC Software Overview
An overiview of common FTC software resources.
Awards and Judging Training
Recommended for: all team members
Talking to Judges
How to talk to judges in the pits.
Submitted Awards
Basics and tips for submitted awards such as FIRST Leadership and the Impact Award.
Business and Outreach Training
Recommended for: all non-technical team members
Media Creation
Basics on the best practices for creation of media, use of styles guide, and outreach documentation.