This instructor's manual consists of materials for use in presenting a course in the occupational area of dietary aide. Included in the first part of the guide are a program master sequence; a master listing of instructional materials, equipment, and supplies; an overview of the competency-based vocational education (CBVE) system; and guidelines and strategies for addressing students with special needs. The major part of the publication comprises instructor's guide sheets, master copies of the instructor's final checklist, master copies of the check-out activity sheets, answer keys for the check-out activity sheets, a listing of recommended references for the dietary aide modules, and student modules. Provided in the student modules are learning activities, instruction sheets, and self-check activities dealing with the following topics: learning about dietary careers, learning dietary terminology, serving the patient, preparing patient trays, and preparing dietary supplements. (MN)