This volume comprises the final report of a project to develop curricula for eight vocational and technical occupations as well as copies of the curricula themselves. The individual curricula address the following occupational areas: automotive repair, computer technology, dental assisting, diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, electronics, food occupations, nursing assisting, and word processing. Each curriculum contains some or all of the following: a discussion of the nature and scope of the given occupation, a statement concerning the need for workers in the occupation, a description of the target student audience of the curriculum, a list of objectives and job competencies, an hourly breakdown of the curriculum content, a list of courses included in the curriculum, an instructional outline comprising suggested activities and procedures for their implementation, a listing of classroom techniques and teaching methods to be used in the curriculum, a description of facilities needed to present the curriculum, an instructor's job description, a list of teacher performance responsibilities, and a brief discussion of plans for job placement and follow-up. Concluding the guide are a sample certification of completion and completer profile. (MN)