This curriculum guide is intended to train trade and industrial education students in the hands-on aspects of the occupation of machinist. Included in the guide are course outlines that deal with the following topics: following safety procedures; performing mathematical calculations; designing and planning machine work; performing precision measurement and bench work; operating drill presses, grinders, power saws, lathes, milling machines, and shapers; welding; performing heat treatment tasks; and operating numerical controlled machines. Each course outline contains some or all of the following: a duty; a task statement; a performance objective and performance guide; suggested learning activities; a list of recommended resources; student evaluation criteria, including answers to any evaluation questions or exercises provided; a lesson test, test answers; and attachments (including handouts, forms, and transparency masters). Appendixes to the guide include definitions of terms, duty and task and tool and equipment lists, evaluation questions and answers, and a bibliography. (MN)