This presentation outlines guidelines for developing and implementing an introductory course in computer-aided drafting (CAD) that is geared toward secondary-level students. The first section of the paper, which deals with content identification and selection, includes lists of mechanical drawing and CAD competencies and a list of rationales for selected competencies from the two preceding lists. Considerations in sequencing the content of the course are also discussed. Addressed in the second part of the paper are the following instructional considerations: purchasing CAD equipment, researching the basic concepts of CAD, having a clear rationale for purchases, forming a selection committee, selecting a CAD system, and negotiating prices. A list of CAD software vendors concludes the presentation. Appendixes to the paper include a lesson plan outline covering four skills addressed in the proposed CAD course. (MN)