Fellow & Diplomate/Application

FELLOW & DIPLOMATE Laddering Credential Classifications

As the field of VR & Evaluation continues to grow & develop, so do educational opportunities available to VR & VE Professionals. In recognition of this, the College encourages & supports Registrants to increase their levels of skill within the field. Registrants who hold the professional credentials of CVRP, CVRP TSA, CCVE or ICVE in good standing may be eligible for credential laddering to the status of Fellow or Diplomate.

The CVRP(F) classification has been developed to recognize individuals within the VR field who achieved higher levels of professionalism through post-graduate study, at minimum an undergraduate degree & other related professional certifications & designations. Also required are areas of vocational specialization, course development, training program development in the area of specialization, acceptance as an expert witness & development of the CVRP examination. Registrants who carry the CVRP or CVRP TSA in good standing & meet criteria may be eligible for credential laddering to Fellow status.

The CVRP(D) classification recognizes senior practitioners at the highest level of professionalism in the VR field who  achieved at minimum a Master’s degree in a VR field or a Master’s degree in a related field, in addition to completion of a certificate program outlined in the checklist. Sub-specialties of expertise such as the development of courses, training programs, teaching, contributions to peer-reviewed journals & mentoring are required. A greater number of activities in the VR field are required to attain the CVRP(D) status. Registrants who hold the CVRP(F) in good standing & meet criteria may be eligible for credential laddering to Diplomate status.

Refer the CVRP F & D Checklists when submitting application.

The CCVE(F) classification has been developed to recognize individuals within the field who have achieved higher levels of professionalism through post graduate study &/or maintenance of other recognized related professional credentials &/or designations. A CCVE(F) demonstrates expertise through educational, professional development & professional contribution. These include professional presentations, contribution to peer-reviewed journals, curriculum/course development, teaching, expertise in the methodology of a TSAs, mentoring &/or contributing to development of the CCVE examination. Registrants who hold the CCVE in good standing & meet the criteria may be eligible for credential laddering to Fellow status.

The CCVE(D) classification recognizes senior practitioners at the highest level of professionalism within the field of VE who have made contributions through education, professional development & contribution activities. Registrants who have received the CCVE(F) credential may be eligibile to ladder to Diplomate status. Applicants will be required to demonstrate achievements in the areas of accomplishment listed for the CCVE(F) but a higher number of activities in the field are required to attain the CCVE(D). To obtain the CCVE(D) certification, applicants must confirm a Masters or Doctorate from an accredited university in one of the following: VE/Assessment, Transferable Assessment/Analysis, Work Adjustment or Vocational Education or a Masters in a related field in addition to completion of a certificate program outlined in the checklists.

Please refer to the CCVE F & D Checklist when submitting application.

The ICVE(F) classification has been developed to recognize individuals within the field who have achieved higher levels of professionalism through post graduate study &/or maintenance of other recognized related professional credentials &/or designations. An ICVE(F) demonstrates expertise through several educational, professional development & professional contribution activities. These include professional presentations, contribution to peer-reviewed journals, curriculum/course development, teaching, expertise in the methodology of a TSAs, mentoring &/or contributing to the development of the ICVE examination. Registrants who carry the ICVE in good standing & meet the criteria are eligibile for credential laddering to Fellow status.

The ICVE(D) classification recognizes senior practitioners at the highest level of professionalism within the field of VE who have made significant contributions through education, professional development & professional contribution activities. Registrants who received the ICVE(F) credential are elgibile to ladder to Diplomate status. Applicants are required to demonstrate achievements in the areas of accomplishment listed for the ICVE(F) but a higher number of activities in the field are required to attain the ICVE(D) status. To obtain the ICVE(D) certification, applicants must also confirm they have a Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university in one of the following related areas: Vocational Evaluation/Assessment, Transferable Assessment/Analysis, Work Adjustment or Vocational Education or a Masters in a related field in addition to the completion of a certificate program outlined in the Fellowship checklists.

Please refer to the ICVE F & D Checklist when submitting application.

Application Process

1. Application & fee; Fee Schedule; &
2. Education transcript(s) if not already submitted. CVRP is accepting soft copies but reserves the right to request originals; &
3. Current VSPC/PC, if not currently on file; &
4. Current Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance Certificate, if not currently on file; &
5. 2 Letters of Reference; &
6. Completed checklist with documentation.

Review Process

1. The laddering application is reviewed by the Registrar once application is deemed complete.
2. If a Registrant achieves the Fellow status & wishes to ladder-up to Diplomate status, Applicants must complete the laddering application & submit fee. Original & sealed education transcript(s) & current VSPC/PC, if required in current renewal year may be required for updating documentation, dependent on date classification status was awarded.
3. A CVRP(F) is only be required to submit documentation for 2 more areas of accomplishment.
4. A CCVE(F) or ICVE(F) is only be required to submit 3 additional areas of accomplishment.
5. If grandfathered from the MCVP to the CVRP(F), & wish to ladder up to the Diplomate status, applicant is required to submit all 6 areas of accomplishment.
6. Upon awarding of the Fellow or Diplomate, the Public Registry will be updated to reflect the new classification.

For CEUs that do not appear on the Approved CEU List, Registrants & Education Stakeholders can submit a pre or post-approval of an education program.

CEU Post-Approval Application
CEU Pre-Approval Application

 Annual Renewal & Credential Compliance Policy
Registration Polices

For more information, contact CVRP.