In the first years, COOPA-ROCA focussed its activities on the organisation and skills of the group of artisans generating a small production structure. One of its various community action aspects has been to develop quality-control workshops for the artisans with a view to improving production in order to compete in an ever increasingly demanding market. The workshops are monitored by members specialised in their respective craft techniques. COOPA-ROCA promotes activities aimed at strengthening the technical skills of the sub-groups and the integration of artisans into the co-operative. These dynamics and fortnightly activities are supported by the Association Sector of Sebrae, Rio de Janeiro.