The success of competency based vocational education (CBVE) implementation depends upon commitment of staff and administration, visits to institutions with existing programs, and staff development and materials adaptation. (JOW)

Minnesota's 916 area vocational institutes which use a competency-based instructional system are described. Components of this instructional system delineated in the article are the setting, mainstreaming approach, grading system, program goals, educational advantages, curriculum and model development, evaluation, and teacher inservice. (BM)