CCVE/Study Guide
Canadian Certified Vocational Evaluator, CCVE
Scope of Practice
Canadian Certified Vocational Evaluators have specialized expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments & provide forensic services for assisting in the determination of benefit entitlement or quantifying financial losses related to vocational impairment, earning capacity, work capacity, employability, placeability as well as residual vocational capacity & avocational-related losses. Canadian Registrants of the College must be Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals, CVRPs prior to applying to become a CCVE. Registrants with this specialty possess a unique set of knowledge, experiences, skills, as well as the ability to determine strategies & to administer, score & interpret psychometric tests &/or work samples in providing vocational evaluation services, as confirmed by the College’s certification & examination process.
CCVE Certification Classification
Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals may apply for certification in areas of specialization, including Certified Vocational Evaluator, CCVE. This credential is awarded to professionals who demonstrate competence in the essential performance areas related to VE as described by the credential’s scope of practice. The primary purpose of CCVE certification is to provide assurance to the public that those professionals engaged in VE services have met the standards of knowledge, performance & quality. Applicants must provide documentation of education, training & professional experience, submit independently authored work products for successful peer-review & Board-certified CCVE examination.
CCVE Eligibility & Application process
Prior to applying, forward a current resume/CV showing VE experience & education to info@cvrp.ca to determine eligibility at NO COST.
Refer to the VE Rubric when submitting work products.
Work products must be from one of the options below:
a) Transferable Skills Analysis Report & Vocational Evaluation Report; or
b) Earnings Capacity Assessment Report & Vocational Evaluation Report; or
c) Situational Assessment Report & Vocational Evaluation Report.
1. Application & non-refundable Fee; &
2. A CVRP or CVRP TSA in good standing; &
3. Proof of ability to work in Canada (government ID, the college accepts softs copies but reserves the right to request certified copies). If applicant does not hold Canadian citizenship, submit authorization under the Immigration Act (Canada) to engage in employment in Canada; &
4. An undergraduate degree, or higher in Psychology, Vocational Evaluation &/or Work Adjustment or other accredited degree with a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience in VE; &
5.1. Proof of courses in VE & assessment, TSA, & transferable skills/employability analysis as part of an undergraduate, or higher; &/OR
5.2. Proof of education in VE Domains of Learning. The College reserves the right to review cited courses/education; &
6.1. Proof of training in vocational testing, confirmed by graduate-level coursework in psychological/vocational testing or measurement; &/OR
6.2. Proof of equivalent training focused on psychological/vocational testing or measurement from academic institution &/or company that sells testing & offers training; &/OR
6.3. Proof of informal/formal training by a registered Psychologist or CCVE/CVE/ICVE/ABVE. Test publishing companies have qualification requirements for the purchase &/or administration of Level A, B, & C tests; &
7. Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in VE under supervision of a CCVE/CVE/ICVE/ABVE or registered Psychologist, along with job description(s); &
8. Submission of completed Employee Verification Form(s) confirming supervision experience; or if self-employed, verification forms completed by CCVE/CVE/ICVE/ABVE or registered Psychologist that provided supervision; &
9. Successful peer review of 2 redacted VE reports (up to 2 revisions, TSA & VE, no company letterhead or author’s identity completed by applicant within the past 2 years that includes psychometric testing, aptitude, academic & interest, work sample testing, demonstration of assessment methodology, collection of data, interpretation & presentation of assessment results, & professional communication). If applicant is a CVRP TSA in good standing only a VE report is required for peer review); &
10. Successful exam (min 70%, up to 3 rewrites, one 6 month exam deferment); &
11. Initial, first year registration Fee within 60 days of successful exam; &
A Registrant profile is created &/or updated on the Public Registry, to display certification status(s).
Registrants are granted a 4 to 6 weeks grace period to submit:
12. A Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSPC)/Criminal Police Check (PC) & current Error & Omissions (E&O)/Liability Insurance.
CCVE(P) Eligibility & Application process
The College has developed a provisional pathway for applicants who do not meet CCVE eligibility.
Prior to applying, forward a current resume/CV showing VE experience & education to info@cvrp.ca to determine eligibility at NO COST.
Applicants that hold a CVRP TSA certification in good standing only need to submit a Vocational Evaluation Report for peer review.
1. Application & non-refundable Fee, (includes exam, min 70%, up to 3 rewrites, one 6 month exam deferment); &
2. Education transcripts. CVRP accepts soft copies but reserves the right to request certified copies; &
3.1. CCVE(P) Pathway for Applicants that have met all eligibility requirements except have less than 2 years of full-time employment in the field of VE. To qualify:
- Successful exam
- Initial Registration fee
- Enter into a Supervision Agreement with the College
- Complete 2 years of VE under supervision
- Successful peer review of 2 redacted VE reports (up to 2 revisions)
Once applicant sits successful exam & initial registration fee is received, the CCVE(P) credential is granted & on the public registry. Registrants have a 36 month expiry to complete supervison agreement conditions then may ladder to full practicing CCVE; OR
3.2. CCVE(P) Pathway for Applicants that have met all eligibility requirements except are not able to demonstrate competency through peer review of work products. To qualify:
- Successful exam
- Initial Registration fee
- Enter into a Supervision Agreement with the College
- Complete 2 years of VE under supervision
- Successful peer review of 2 redacted VE reports (up to 2 revisions)
Once applicant sits successful exam, initial registration fee is received, the CCVE(P) credential is granted & on the public registry. Registrants have a 24 month expiry to complete conditions of the supervision agreement & are able to demonstrate competency through another peer review of work products. Once the Registrant completes a successful peer review they may ladder to full practicing CCVE; &
A Registrant profile is created &/or updated on the Public Registry, to display certification status(s).
Registrants are granted a 4 to 6 weeks grace period to submit:
4. A Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSPC)/Criminal Police Check (PC) & current Error & Omissions (E&O)/Liability Insurance.
Applicants that hold a CVRP TSA certification in good standing are only required to submit a Vocational Evaluation Report for peer review.
During the provisional credential status all related work must be supervised & signed by an ICVE, CCVE or a statement included that the product was reviewed by supervisor.
The CCVE exam includes questions on statistics & analysis. The college advises applicants to refresh knowledge in this field.
CCVE examination preparatory learning materials: Module 104 VE1: Part One – Vocational Evaluations & Assessment
The CCVE online exam with virtual proctoring is two 2 hour sessions, consisting of 200 multiple-choice VE competency questions. Applicants must sit the exam within 1 year of application submission. A minimum grade of 70% is required & one 6 month deferment is permitted. If exam rewrites are required (up to 3 rewrites) fees are payable to CVRP, online exam provider, & virtual proctor. Applicants that require a rewrite after the 1 year application submission expiry must complete each rewrite within 3 months.
Fellow & Diplomate Credential Laddering
The CCVE(F) recognizes Registrants within the VE field who achieved higher levels of professionalism through post graduate study &/or maintenance of other professional designations or credentials.
The CCVE(D) recognizes senior Registrants at the highest level of professionalism within the field of VE who made significant contributions through education, professional development & activities.
Laddering Eligibility & Application Process
CCVE, CCVE(P), CCVE(F) or CCVE(D) Certification Compliance
1 Year Renewal/Declaration/Fee/Insurance
2 Year 40 CEUs Core Competencies/Domains of Learning 6 Ethics (Domain 8 Vocational Rehabilitation or 6 Vocational Evaluation or 2 Cost of Care) 6 Assessment & Testing (Domain 3 Vocational Evaluation) OR Transferable Skill Analysis/Employability Skills (Domain 4 Vocational Evaluation)
Provisional Only Mentoring Agreement 36 month or 24 month expiry
5 Year VSPC/Criminal Police Check
The CVRP Registration Committee reviews applications of appeal from Appellants contesting decisions of the Registrar or Assistant Registrar pertaining to credential eligibility, exam sitting, grade assigned &/or continuing education units. Click to submit an application to appeal a decision.
For CEUs that do NOT appear on the CVRP Approved CEU List, submit a:
CEU Post-Approval Application
CEU Pre-Approval Application
Registration Polices
Annual Renewal & Certification Compliance
Standards of Practice & College Bylaw
Complaints & Discipline
For more information, contact CVRP.