This manual contains a work sample intended to assess a handicapped student's ability to see likenesses or differences in colors or shades, identifying or matching certain colors, and selecting colors that go together. Section 1 describes the assessment and lists related occupations and DOT codes. Instructions to the evaluator are provided in the next section. The conditions and administration equipment are detailed, and the set-up and breakdown procedures are illustrated. Section 3, on administration, provides a student orientation including student material with an explanation and illustration of equipment and/or procedures. This section also contains instructions for task procedures actions to be taken, as well as post sample interview topics. Section 4 explains the method of scoring and provides forms. Section 5 lists technical data (norms, reliability, validity) to be included in a supplement to this manual. Contents of the section on maintenance and construction include information on tool and equipment maintenance and a materials list (equipment, source, price). Section 7 cites references. An appendix defines terms. (YLB)