One of twelve individualized performance-based modules, each based on a major competency needed by vocational administrators for effectively administering vocational education in local education agencies, this module focuses on developing competency in the following areas: writing educational specifications, describing the differences between learning and auxiliary areas, and listing the planning considerations involved in the planning of occupational preparation facilities. Module content is organized as follows: introductory section, terminal objective, summary of content, procedures, suggested resources, pretest, posttest, learning activities, and an answer manual. Activities are primarily based on having the learner read a list of suggested materials related to the subject. (SH)