ICVE
International Certified Vocational Evaluator, ICVE
Scope of Practice
International Certified Vocational Evaluators, ICVEs 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. 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 (level A and B) &/or work samples in providing vocational evaluation services, as confirmed via the College’s certification & exam process.
Areas of Expertise
- Vocational Evaluation/Assessment
- Earning Capacity Assessment (pre & post-injury, residual capacity & lifetime loss of earnings)
- Work-Life Expectancy Analysis
- Labour Market Re-Entry Assessment
- Situational Assessment
- Employability Assessment
Comparison of Certifications for Vocational Evaluators
International Certified Vocational Evaluator, ICVE(P)
The College developed a provisional pathway for those who do not meet the full ICVE criteria.
The ICVE exam includes questions on statistics & analysis, applicants should refresh knowledge in this field.
ICVE examination preparatory learning materials: Module 104 VE1: Part One – Vocational Evaluations & Assessment
The ICVE online exam with virtual proctoring is divided into two 2 hour sessions based on vocational evaluation competencies consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions.
Applicants must sit the exam within 1 year of application submission. A minimum grade of 70% is required & one 6 month exam deferment is permitted. If exam rewrites are required (up to 3) fees are payable to CVRP, online exam provider, & virtual proctor. Applicants who rewrite exams after the one-year application submission expiry must complete exam rewrites within 3 months.
CVRP provides examination accommodations to ensure equitable access, while maintaining the validity, reliability, & integrity of the assessment process.
This accommodation is granted in alignment with:
- CVRP requirements include fairness, validity, & non-discrimination in certification exams,
- duty to accommodate disability up to undue hardship,
- accessibility, equity, & candidate support
If an accommodation is required, contact info@cvrp.ca.
ICVE Fellow & Diplomate
The ICVE(F) recognizes applicants within the field who achieved higher levels of professionalism through post graduate study &/or maintenance of other recognized related professional designations.
The ICVE(D) recognizes applicants at the highest level of professionalism within the field of vocational evaluation who made significant contributions through education, professional development & professional contribution activities.
The ICVE certification is endorsed by the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals, VECAP
As of June 25, 2021, The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) only accepts ICVE, ICVE(F) & ICVE(D) as the approved credential. DORS’ Community Rehabilitation Programs & Career Assessment Providers’ endorsement of ICVE.
VECAP 2020 ICVE Presentation.
Click for ICVE FAQs.
VECAP Notice re CRCC Revitalization of CVE.
VECAP Educational Webinar on the ICVE Credential.
Core Competencies/Domains of Learning
For CEUs that do not appear on the Approved CEU List, submit a:
CEU post-approval application
CEU pre-approval application
Annual Renewal Policy & Compliance
Registration Polices
If you would like more information, contact CVRP.