The purpose of the Industry Needs Analysis is to:

• Express an intention to develop a new apprenticeship program or modify an existing one.
• Present the rationale and support for the new program or program modification
• Seek approval from ITA to proceed with further exploration and development of the concept in the form of a new or revised credentialing model and OAC.

Content for New Program Industry Needs Analysis

Where applicable, ensure the Industry Needs Analysis for new programs will include:

• Overview of the history and state of the industry that will support the program.
• Why apprenticeship is the best training model for the industry and this program.
• Evidence of sufficient demand in the industry to sustain an apprenticeship.
• Description of how implementation of the proposed program will affect the industry, workers, BC economy, and general public.
• Evidence of industry support for the program.

Content for Modified Program Industry Needs Analysis

Where applicable, ensure the Industry Needs Analysis for modified programs will include:

• Description of recommended change
• Rationale for change
• Scope of change
• Resources required to implement the change
• Impact of change on industry, including transition plan
• Impact of change on apprentices, including transition plan
• Impact of change on program delivery, including transition plan.

Deliver the Industry Needs Analysis to the ITA, and communicate results to stakeholders.