This competency-based program guide provides course content information and procedures for secondary schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community colleges in Florida that conduct programs in basic marine mechanics and marine mechanics. The first section is on legal authority, which applies to all vocational education programs in Florida. The second section describes the content of the two types of marine mechanics programs, including occupational descriptions, program standards description, competencies, curriculum frameworks and student performance standards for each occupation, instructional approach, course outline and sample lesson plan, and information on student organizations. In the third section, student admission requirements and teacher certification and qualifications are spelled out, while the fourth section provides information on facilities and supplies for the marine mechanics curriculum. The final section lists instructor resources (both printed and audiovisual materials), and professional organizations and support services. Appendixes to the guide contain a diagram of facilities needed for the program and an organization chart for the student organization, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. (KC)