This guide for occupational educators deals with laboratory and instructional management on an interdisciplinary basis within the broad field of occupational education. The principles discussed are intended to be applied at all levels and in all types of laboratories. The text suggests effective ways of organizing laboratories so that students can best learn occupational skills. The book offers guidelines for selecting instructional equipment and materials, planning the budget, meeting demands for accountability in occupational education, developing positive safety attitudes, and planning new facilities. An instructional management competency is given at the end of each chapter along with discussion questions which relate concepts to actual tasks. There are seven major chapters: Equipment and Supply Selection, Facilities Planning, Material Control, Maintenance and Records, Safety, Organizing Personnel, and Budget Preparation. (NJ)