As the use of diesel engines in motor vehicles and heavy equipment increases, the need for skilled diesel mechanics will increase. The author describes education and training needs in schools and industry, gives guidelines for trade and technical curricula, and outlines the kinds of training materials to be developed. (MF)

Intended primarily but not solely for use at the postsecondary level, this curriculum guide contains six units on energy efficiency that were designed to be incorporated into an existing program in automobile mechanics. The following topics are examined: drivers and public awareness (relationship between driving and fuel consumption); ignition…

This teacher's guide, part of a small-engine repair series on restoring fuel systems, is designed for use with special needs students in Texas. In the guide, prerequisite skills are identified to give teachers the option of addressing these skills before or during the presentation of the fuel-system lessons. Objectives are arranged so that they…