This course of study for clothing assistants is one of a series available for use by teacher-coordinators and students in Grade 11 and 12 home economics cooperative education programs. Based on job analysis interviews with drycleaning and retail store alteration department personnel, this course was prepared by teachers and Instructional Materials Center staff, field-tested, and revised prior to publication. Intended for teacher use in course planning or for independent study by students, the course outline relates tasks to general objectives and competencies needed to perform effectively on the job. Contents consist of four main sections: Instructional Materials for Students, Answer Sheets for Instructional Materials Study Questions, Unit Tests, and Answer Keys for Unit Tests. Topics covered include: (1) definition of a clothing assistant, (2) ready made clothing, (3) equipment, (4) general alterations, (5) men's and women's alterations, (6) repairing clothing, (7) drycleaning procedures, and (8) fabric types. Most units contain general information on the subject, tasks, objectives, references, and assignments. Numerous diagrams and line drawings are included. (AW)