This instructor's manual contains 13 units of instruction for a course on mechanical drafting with options for using computer-aided drafting (CAD). Each unit includes some or all of the following basic components of a unit of instruction: objective sheet, suggested activities for the teacher, assignment sheets and answers to assignment sheets, written test and answers to written test, unit evaluation form, teacher supplements, transparency masters, information sheet, student supplements, and job sheets. The teacher's edition also contains the following: supplementary materials on use of the publication; a competency profile; an instructional and task analysis; a list of related academic and workplace skills; and a list of tools, equipment, and materials needed. All the unit components focus on measurable and observable learning outcomes; units of instruction are designed for use in more than one lesson or class period of instruction. The instructional units in this course cover the following topics: introduction to mechanical drawing with CAD; tools and equipment; reference materials; dimensioning and tolerancing; fasteners and hardware; presentation drawings; materials and specifications; manufacturing processes; sheet metal developments; power transmission (chains, belts, and fluid power); power transmission (gears, bearings, and cams); layout and working drawings; and facility layout. Contains 54 references. (KC)