Undertaking of a systems approach to curriculum development for solar training led to (1) a feasibility study to determine the role of the community college in solar energy technology, (2) a market analysis to determine the manpower need, and (3) a task analysis for development of a curriculum for training solar energy technicians at Navarro College. The feasibility study showed a need in industry for solar energy technicians and recommended a market survey and task analysis. Conclusions of the market study analysis were that there are two classes of solar workers (technician and installer/mechanic) and that the manpower forecast is a direct function of the demand for solar equipment. Diversification at the college has taken the form of a solar energy demonstration; implementation of a one-year certificate program to train solar energy installer/mechanics; three energy conservation projects--development of educational modules for energy conservation in buildings design and development of a curriculum in energy conservation for secondary and postsecondary vocational students, and pilot testing of the curriculum; a geothermal well demonstration; exploration of wind energy; and production and use of alcohol fuels. (YLB)