This documentation supports the 1981 Survey of Characteristics of Students in Noncollegiate Postsecondary Schools. The survey collected data about students enrolled in occupational programs in public and private non-collegiate postsecondary schools. Information collected includes: (1) age; (2) sex; (3) racial and ethnic background; (4) current employment; (5) future educational and employment plans; and (6) parental background. The sample of 404 schools was chosen from the schools throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that responded to the 1980 Postsecondary Career School Survey. The student sample consisted of 7,977 students. The variables are listed and described briefly. Attachment 1 lists the vocational education and keypunch codes. Attachment 2 lists the occupation codes. The survey questionnaire is provided. (SLD)