This manual was developed to serve as an aid to administrators and instructors involved with postsecondary air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration programs. The first of six chapters contains general information on program implementation, the curriculum design, facilities and equipment requirements, and textbooks and references. Chapter 2 describes the project procedures utilized in developing the curriculum. Suggested job descriptions and job competencies for air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration are given in the third chapter. Chapter 4 is comprised of the actual curriculum including course outlines for two air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration mechanic courses. For all other courses, brief topical outlines are provided. A detailed listing of equipment necessary to start an air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration mechanic program for eighteen students is given in the fifth chapter. The final chapter, Resources, lists 279 books and 319 training aids. Appended sections include Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Tasks: Response from Industry; Tasks by Job Levels; and Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Competencies and Criterion Measures. (LRA)