This course of study for housekeeping management assistant is one of a series available for use by teacher-coordinators and students in home economics cooperative education programs for grades 11 and 12. Based on job analysis interviews with hotel, motel, hospital, institutional, and domestic housekeeping personnel, this course was prepared by teachers and Instructional Materials Center staff, field-tested, and revised prior to publication. Intended for use by teachers in course planning or for independent study by students, the course outline relates tasks to general objectives and competencies needed to perform effectively on the job. The content consists of four main sections: Instructional Materials for Students, Answer Sheets for Instructional Materials Study Questions, Unit Tests, and Answer Keys for Unit Tests. Some topics covered are: (1) description of housekeeping management assistant, (2) equipment and supplies, (3) daily duties, (4) daily duties in hospitals, (5) occasional duties, (6) floor maintenance, (7) laundry procedures, and (8) child care. Most units include tasks, objectives, references, assignments, and questions, and some are illustrated with line drawings and diagrams. A bibliography is provided. (AW)