This document contains the occupational duty/task lists for eight occupations in the auto mechanics series. Each occupation is divided into a number of duties. A separate page for each duty in the occupation lists the tasks in that duty along with its code number and columns to indicate whether that particular duty has been taught and to provide…

Designed to combine a family of related jobs in the accounting field into a realistic learning atmosphere, this simulation revolves around a fictitious company that distributes pet supplies. The simulation has been kept flexible and open-ended to allow for its incorporation into any clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting instructional program.…

The Occupational Analysis of the Training in Industry project was designed to provide valid and reliable information on the work of trainers. To structure the research, the Task Inventory/Comprehensive Occupational Data Analysis Programs (CODAP) method of analysis was used. A central feature of this methodology was the development and use of a…

A study identified the competencies performed by the patient representative, a relatively new member of the health care team. An ad hoc advisory committee was formulated, and a working committee was formed from volunteers and people recommended by the ad hoc committee. The working committee identified the competencies required of the patient…

This book presents information on career opportunities in civil engineering. Chapter 1 focuses on the scope of civil engineering, discussing: role of scientist, engineer, and technologists; engineering and engineering technology; civil engineer's role and obligations; and other information. Chapter 2 considers such aspects of the education for…

Data from a survey funded by the National Institute of Education involving 3,847 employers were analyzed to examine the relationship between school-provided vocational education and employer-provided on-the-job training. Employers reported that school-provided vocational training was required for 9.5 percent of the jobs studied and "important…

A research project focused on the development and use of sex-fair occupational knowledge materials with a sample of limited English-proficient students. First, researchers examined existing instructional materials from vocational education sources in order to identify materials that are written on a level appropriate for limited English-proficient…

This study guide, one of eight individualized units developed for students enrolled in cooperative part-time training and employed in a cafeteria, is composed of information about one specific occupation; this unit focuses on duties of the cashier. Materials provided in this guide for coordinator use include a student progress chart; a job…

This guide, intended for use by employment counselors, describes in detail 15 counseling tools including: the Moving On series; the Canadian Occupational Interest Inventory; Index to Canadian Occupations; Your Personal Occupation Selector; CHOICES; Careers Canada; Careers Provinces; Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations;…

This manual has been prepared for those instructors who wish to use the Georgia Jobs, Inc. (task simulation) materials in a work-flow setting. It includes information on planning that must be done prior to beginning the simulation as well as information on organizing and implementing it. The manual is organized in eight sections. The first section…

This training course manual introduces and explains the juvenile counselor training course developed as part of the evaluation procedures for juvenile counselor candidates in the Standards and Training for Corrections Program in California. The manual provides information on the assumptions that guided the development of the course, the process by…

This catalog lists and describes the tasks performed by a laser technician and standards for their performance. Each duty contains performance objectives for related tasks. Included in the objectives are standards that must be met and conditions for performance of the tasks. Performance guides provided for each objective identify the conditions…

This student guide provides instructional materials for seven units in the area of labor studies. Unit topics are introduction to labor unions, who labor in America is, collective bargaining: democracy in the workplace, preserving workers' rights: safeguards in the system, partners in education and training, partners in public service: labor…

This set of materials on the recruitment and selection of librarians and other professional staff in research libraries, assembled by the Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) of the Association of Research Libraries, includes: (1) policy and procedures statements on the recruitment, selection, and appointment of professional library…

As an aid for school district and building administrators, this handbook recommends ways to recruit, select, and employ new administrative personnel. Its information was gathered from members of the American Association of School Administrators, professional associations' leaders, and a literature survey. Following a brief introduction, the first…