This guide is designed to assist industrial vocational instructors in teaching a course on fluid power and basic hydraulics. Covered in the unit on the basics of fluid power and hydraulics are the following topics: the fundamentals of fluid power and hydraulics, basic hydraulic circuits, and servicing a hydraulic jack. The second unit, consisting of 18 lessons on the components of hydraulic systems, deals with the following topics: reservoirs; cleaning and inspecting vented reservoirs; laces, fittings, and couplers; replacing a reusable hose end; seals; installing an O-ring; installing a mechanical seal; filters; hydraulic fluids; pumps; pump operation; disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling a gear pump; disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, and reassembling a pressure-compensated variable displacement pump; hydraulic valves; disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling a directional control valve; cylinders; hydraulic motors; and hydraulic accessories. Each unit contains both informational and demonstration lessons. Included in the information lessons are a title page, an outline of key points, transparency masters, review points, an assignment sheet, and evaluation items. The demonstration lessons consist of a title page, steps of the procedure being taught, review points, and evaluation items. A competency profile concludes the guide. (MN)