Policies
Bylaws Listing ITA programs, Training Providers and Industry Training Organizations.
| BYLAWS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Accredited Red Seal industry training programs (23KB pdf) | A definition of Red Seal programs and list of programs |
| Recognized BC industry training programs (36KB pdf) | A definition of non-Red Seal ITA programs. Includes lists of both the current and de-activated programs. |
| Foundation industry training programs (23KB pdf) | A definition of the pre-apprenticeship programs designed to prepare students for apprenticeship training. Includes a list of ITA Foundation programs. |
| Designated training providers (300KB pdf) |
ITA approves apprenticeship training delivered by the designated training providers listed here. Approved training is specific to trade, level, and location.
NOTE: ITA approved training is also offered by public post-secondary institutions. |
ITA Registration Policy
| POLICY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Registering as an apprentice, trainee or sponsor (23KB pdf) |
Standards and responsibilities for registered Apprentices, Sponsors and Trainees. Apprentice and Sponsor Registration form (127KB pdf) |
Assessment, Examination and Credentials Policies
| POLICY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Credit for prior experience & training (PLAR) (23KB pdf) | How ITA credits Apprentices for prior related practical experience and technical training |
| Administration of ITA certification exams (B.C. & Red Seal) (23KB pdf) |
Information about exam eligibility, pass marks, upgrading and rewrites, field testing, accommodation for special needs.
Request for Accommodation for Special Needs (60KB pdf) |
| Administration of ITA standardized written level exams (23KB pdf) | How these exams are administered both in paper-based or computer-based formats; invigilation rules, calculation of level marks and passing scores for challenge exams. |
| Accreditation of examination invigilators (23KB pdf) | Process to qualify to invigilate Certificate of Qualification, Red Seal or standardized level exams for ITA |
| Registered Assessors (98KB pdf) | Outlines the eligibility criteria and process for registering as an ITA assessor and maintaining active status. |
| Cancellation of industry training credential (23KB pdf) | Outlines grounds for canceling an Industry Training Credential |
| Granting a certificate of qualification based on involvement in development of new recognized training program (38KB pdf) | Special circumstance where the ITA Board may grant a Certificate of Qualification to an individual who has been extensively involved in the development of a new recognized (B.C.) training program |
Service fee policy & Current Fee Schedule
| POLICY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Service fees (23KB pdf) | Describes purpose of fees and requirement for payment in advance. |
| Exam fees and payment | Pay your fees |
Program Development and Maintenance Policies
| POLICY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Criteria for approving new apprenticeship and foundation industry training programs (23KB pdf) | Information for organizations/industry interested in developing new training programs |
| Criteria for approving changes to existing industry training programs (23KB pdf) | Criteria for evaluating industry proposals to modify existing programs |
| Criteria for deactivation of recognized apprenticeship and foundation industry training programs (23KB pdf) | Does not apply to Accredited (Red Seal) Apprenticeship programs. |
| Funding for new programs development, substantive changes to existing programs, and ongoing program maintenance (23KB pdf) | ITA criteria for approving program development costs |
| Designation of training providers (23KB pdf) | Criteria for approving training providers other than public post-secondary institutions as designated trainers for ITA programs. Current list of by trade, level, and location is contained in Bylaw B1004. |
Miscellaneous Policies
| POLICY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Apprentice / Trainee and Sponsor registration (23KB pdf) |
Standards and responsibilities for registered Apprentices, Sponsors and Trainees Link to registration form: Apprentice and Sponsor Registration form (127KB pdf) |
| Replacement of certificate and wallet cards (23KB pdf) |
ITA’s requirements for replacing certificates and wallet cards. Replacement request form. |
| Use of ITA’s logo (23KB pdf) | Rules governing the use of ITA’s logo |
| ITA sponsorship and endorsement of third party activities (23KB pdf) | ITA’s policies relating to sponsorship or endorsement of third party activities or for partnering with third parties in delivery of programs or events. |
| Intellectual property policy (23KB pdf) | Framework for protecting ITA’s intellectual property rights and guiding ITA in the use of Third Party intellectual property and works |
| Systems access and information sharing (23KB pdf) |
Terms and conditions for authorizing external access to ITA systems, information and for collection, use and disclosure of personal information.
Authorization to release Information to a third party. (50KB pdf) |
| Appeals / dispute resolution (23KB pdf) |
This policy describes how to dispute an ITA decision and request reconsideration by the CEO,. It also describes how to file a formal appeal to the Industry Training Authority Appeal Board. Formal appeals are restricted to the following ITA decisions:
• Refusal to grant a credential |
| Policy audit and maintenance (23KB pdf) | ITA’s commitment to regularly auditing policies for currency and compliance |