This project explored the feasibility of using the correspondence study concept as a means of providing vocational education. A search of the literature supplied information on the past use of independent study programs in vocational education and other areas. Factors related to the acceptance, cost, and development of independent study programs were reviewed. A model, which recognized the stages of development for a correspondence study course, was established and used to facilitate the construction of an auto-mechanics correspondence course which was field tested with 33 students, the object being to determine the effectiveness of such independent study programs. By the conclusion of the project, students had not completed a sufficient number of lessons to determine the feasibility of the particular course. However, in responding to a follow-up questionnaire, students cited two main disadvantages of the program as being: (1) The problem of acquiring tools, and (2) the lack of immediate feedback for questions and completed lessons. Other conclusions, recommendations, and a l1-page bibliography are also given. Appendices contain a list of vocational correspondence courses available from different institutions, recommended subjects for vocational correspondence study courses, and the questionnaires used in the project. (Author/RG)