Cooperative Community

Skill-Hr Quick Reference Guide

 

Skill-HR Community System | Building Cooperative Communities

Proficiency Levels

B - Beginner | 0.1x I - Intermediate | 0.2x A - Advanced | 0.3x E - Expert | 0.4x M - Master | 0.5 Skill Multiplier Increases Every 1000 Hrs Skill Multiplier Increases Infitinitly With M Being The Highest Level

Availability Codes

A - Always available
W - Weekends only
E - Evenings only
P - Project-based
S - Seasonal
O - On-call/Emergency

Exchange Preferences

S - Skill trade
M - Monetary payment
V - Volunteer
T - Time bank
R - Resource exchange

Entry Format Example

BK/A-W-T | Sarah Johnson | Bookkeeping - Advanced level, weekends only, Time Bank preferred | Contact: sarah.j@email.com | 555-0123 Specialties: Small business, tax prep, QuickBooks
EL/E-A-T | Madison W. | Electrical - Expert level, Anytime, Time Bank only | Contact: madison@indytoolshare.org | Specialties: Process Control, precision farming, electrical system design
🔧 TECHNICAL & TRADES
AUAutomotive (repair, maintenance, diagnostics)
ELElectrical (wiring, installation, troubleshooting)
PLPlumbing (installation, repair, maintenance)
CACarpentry (framing, finishing, cabinetry)
WEWelding (arc, MIG, TIG, fabrication)
HVHVAC (heating, cooling, ventilation systems)
MAMasonry (brickwork, stonework, concrete)
RORoofing (installation, repair, inspection)
PAPainting (interior, exterior, specialty finishes)
MFManufacturing (machining, assembly, quality control)
💻 TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
PRProgramming (web, mobile, desktop applications)
ITIT Support (hardware, software, networking)
WDWeb Design (UI/UX, frontend, backend)
DAData Analysis (statistics, visualization, reporting)
CYCybersecurity (protection, monitoring, compliance)
DBDatabase Management (design, administration, optimization)
AIAI/ML (machine learning, automation, algorithms)
GDGraphic Design (visual communication, branding)
AVAudio/Video (production, editing, streaming)
3D3D Modeling (CAD, animation, printing)
🏢 BUSINESS & FINANCE
BKBookkeeping (records, reconciliation, reporting)
ACAccounting (financial statements, tax preparation)
MGManagement (team leadership, project coordination)
MKMarketing (digital, traditional, social media)
SASales (relationship building, negotiation, closing)
HRHuman Resources (recruitment, training, compliance)
LGLegal (contracts, compliance, documentation)
INInsurance (risk assessment, claims, policies)
REReal Estate (buying, selling, property management)
ENEntrepreneurship (startup, innovation, business development)
🎨 CREATIVE & ARTS
MUMusic (performance, composition, instruction)
ARVisual Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture)
WRWriting (content, copy, technical, creative)
PHPhotography (portrait, event, commercial)
THTheater (acting, directing, production)
CRCrafts (pottery, jewelry, textiles, woodworking)
DIDigital Arts (illustration, animation, digital media)
DADance (instruction, choreography, performance)
FIFilm (production, editing, cinematography)
DEDesign (interior, fashion, product)
🌱 AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT
GAGardening (vegetables, flowers, landscaping)
FAFarming (crops, livestock, sustainable practices)
PEPermaculture (design, implementation, education)
FOForestry (tree care, logging, conservation)
ANAnimal Care (husbandry, veterinary, training)
COConservation (wildlife, habitat, restoration)
RERenewable Energy (solar, wind, efficiency)
WMWaste Management (recycling, composting, reduction)
WAWater Systems (conservation, treatment, irrigation)
ENEnvironmental Science (monitoring, research, remediation)
🍳 FOOD & HOSPITALITY
CKCooking (meal preparation, recipe development)
BABaking (bread, pastries, specialty items)
FBFood Business (catering, restaurant, food truck)
FPFood Preservation (canning, drying, fermentation)
NUNutrition (meal planning, dietary counseling)
EVEvent Planning (coordination, logistics, vendor management)
HOHospitality (service, guest relations, tourism)
BEBeverages (brewing, wine making, specialty drinks)
FCFood Safety (handling, storage, compliance)
CUCulinary Arts (advanced techniques, presentation)
🏥 HEALTH & WELLNESS
MEMedical (nursing, EMT, first aid)
THTherapy (physical, occupational, massage)
MHMental Health (counseling, support, intervention)
FIFitness (personal training, group classes, sports)
HEHerbalism (plant medicine, natural remedies)
YOYoga/Meditation (instruction, practice, mindfulness)
CHChildcare (development, education, safety)
ELElder Care (assistance, companionship, health monitoring)
DNDentistry (hygiene, prevention, treatment)
VEVeterinary (animal health, treatment, surgery)
📚 EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION
TETeaching (formal, informal, skill transfer)
TUTutoring (academic support, test preparation)
TRTraining (professional development, certification)
LALanguages (translation, interpretation, instruction)
LILibrary Science (research, information management)
SPPublic Speaking (presentation, facilitation)
WOWorkshop Facilitation (group dynamics, learning design)
COCommunications (technical writing, documentation)
REResearch (academic, market, investigative)
CUCurriculum Development (educational design, assessment)
🚐 TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
DRDriving (commercial, delivery, passenger)
MOMotorcycle (repair, maintenance, instruction)
BIBicycle (repair, maintenance, sales)
LOLogistics (supply chain, inventory, distribution)
SHShipping (packaging, freight, coordination)
AVAviation (piloting, maintenance, ground support)
MAMarine (boat operation, maintenance, navigation)
PUPublic Transit (operation, planning, maintenance)
MVMoving (packing, transportation, setup)
TRTraffic Management (flow, safety, planning)

Start Your Own Time Bank & Skill-HR Ledger

📋 Physical Ledger Setup

What You'll Need:

  • Composition book or bound ledger (avoid loose-leaf papers)
  • Ruler for creating clean columns
  • Good pen (permanent ink recommended)
  • This website bookmarked for skill code reference

📊 Essential Columns

Date - When the work was done
Project - Brief description of the work
Hours - Time spent (round to quarter hours)
Skill/Hr - Use our two-letter codes (BK, EL, etc.)
Work/Hrs - Type of exchange (T=Time Bank Hours, V=Volunteer, etc.)
Credit - Amount towards your chosen form of exchange
Balance - Your TimeBank running balance
Witness - If this was a transation, the person that you transacted with.

⏰ Daily Practice

Record immediately after completing work to keep a running total of skill-hrs earned
Be specific in project descriptions
Use consistent skill codes from this site
Track both work done for others AND received using the TimeBank ledger
Calculate balance at end of each entry
Review weekly to spot patterns and opportunities

🤝 Community Integration

Share your ledger at community meetings and encourage participation in your cooperative community.
Cross-reference entries with work partners to integrate your Timebank into your daily life.
Host ledger circles monthly to compare notes against cooperative community members to hold everyone acountable.
Celebrate completed collaborations, projects, and milestones.
Identify skill gaps and surpluses should be used as a learning opertunity for both parties.
Plan future projects based on patterns and community involvement at the Tool Bank.

💡 Sample Ledger Entry Format

Date Project/Payment Hours Skill Multipliter Work/Hrs Credit Balance Witness
8/21/25 Ledger Creation 0.5 BK 0.3x T + 0.65 28.65 MC
8/21/25 Book Binding 2 BK 0.3x T + 2.6 31.25 MC
8/22/25 Vehicle Maintenance 15 AU 0.4x T - 15.0 16.5 JR

🎯 Getting Started Tips

Start simple - Track just a few activities first
Set a routine - Update your ledger at the same time daily
Find a partner - Someone else starting their ledger too
Join or create a local skill-sharing group
Be patient - Community building takes time

📱 Digital Backup Options

Photo backup - Take pictures of pages monthly
Voice transcription - Read entries aloud to phone
Simple spreadsheet - Copy key data periodically
Cloud storage - Keep photos synced online
Community database - Share aggregated data

🌱 Long-term Success

Monthly reviews - Look for patterns and improvements
Skill development - Track your growing abilities
Community impact - Document positive changes
Goal setting - Plan skill learning and sharing
Legacy planning - How to pass knowledge forward

🚀 Ready to Start?

Your first entry could be: "Ledger Setup - [Time spent] - BK - V - [Credits earned for system building]"

Remember: Every cooperative community started with someone keeping track of who helped whom. Your ledger is part of building the world we want to live in!