Estimates of area occupational training needs are required or establishing training or retraining programs under federal legislation. Procedures for identifying occupations in short supply are described: selecting occupations for review, surveying selected occupations and establishments, and tabulating and analyzing data. Instruments included are (1) a checklist for determining minimum training needs, by occupation, (2) a sample letter for introducing a training needs survey, (3) an employer report on manpower needs in selected occupations, parts I and II, (4) a worksheet, summary of occupational data, and (5) a worksheet-estimated 1-year supply and demand, selected occupation. Specific instructions are are given for using each instrument. (JM)