In this report of a project to research existing industrial training of basic skills are provided an overview of the project and examination of four aspects associated with training. Part 1 is a detailed account of the search procedure that located and reviewed literature on basic skills training industry. A bibliography of the sources found in the search is provided. Section 2 is a review and analysis of the sources identified in the search covering four aspects of industrial training: theory of training, examples of training programs, problems in training, and processes in training. Figures representing 10 training models appear. In the concluding comments a proposed theory of industrial training is discussed and a schematic model for program construction is provided. Appendixes include four essays written mid-way through the project on aspects of training (flexibility, organizational climate, culture, literacy) and an interim evaluation report. (YLB)