The curriculum guide is designed to provide students with realistic training in automotive technology theory and practice within the secondary educational framework and to prepare them for entry into an occupation or continuing postsecondary education. The learning modules are grouped into three areas: small engines, automotive technology, and welding. Each unit plan consists of a description of the area under consideration, estimated hours of instruction, behavioral objectives, a module outline, a list of useful curriculum materials and resources, laboratory activities, and laboratory materials. The automotive occupations curriculum covers the following topics: basic small engine operation and construction, motorcycle repair, rotary engine power mechanics, marine engine repair, automobile operation and construction, basic tune-up, basic engine operation and construction, brake systems, power transmission systems, engine overhaul and repair, fuel system, electrical system, ignition systems, automotive parts, automotive maintenance, painting fundamentals, painting applications, body repair, welding, welding fundamentals, basic fusion and nonfusion processes, reading shop drawings, arc welding, gas welding, cutting, welding applications, and inert gas shielded-arc welding. The document concludes with facility layouts of functional auto mechanics, small engines, and welding laboratories. (BP)