This manual is designed to assist school personnel, employers, parents/guardians, and students in understanding the policies and procedures required to operate effective diversified cooperative training (DCT) and diversified cooperative health occupations (DCHO) programs. Chapter I describes DCT/DCHO programs, their structure, types of program organization, and physical facilities. Chapter II addresses briefly student and instructor/coordinator schedules. Chapter III covers certification/licensure for DCT and DCHO instructors and professional development. Chapters IV-V provide overviews of course of study, occupational competency analysis profile and vocational unit funding through the Educational Management Information System. Chapters VI-VIII focus on the student: selection, enrollment process, and job placement (state and federal minor labor laws, instructor/coordinator and job supervisor responsibilities, training agreement, training plan, and evaluation). Chapter IX discusses coordination and extended service and lists appropriate coordination activities and types of extended service. Chapters X-XVII cover the following aspects of DCT and DCHO programs: program evaluation; record keeping; advisory committees; public relations; vocational student organization; agency coordination; vocational education planning districts; and state staff. Appendixes include definitions and sample program forms. (YLB)