This instructor's guide is designed to accompany self-paced student training modules on the Parts Counter Trade. Introductory materials include an introduction to pre-apprenticeship training, and a course outline. Teaching outlines are then provided for the 11 modules that comprise this course. For each module some or all of this material may be presented: instructional outcomes; introduction; outline of content with teaching methods and aids listed and/or sketched, notes for self-assessment, assignment, and post assessment; and suggested readings. Modules include Introduction to the Parts Counter Trade, Diagnostic Testing/Counterman, Automotive Parts; Survival Skills; Trade Math (diagnostic test and remedial work); Physical Requirements; Safety; First Aid; Merchandising and Sales; Store Operations; Product Identification; Basic Parts Counter Invoicing/Ordering Techniques (student projects). Project sheets are provided. An occupational analysis/task inventory for auto parts counter person is appended. (YLB)