Q1.
How is the CVE designation recognized in Canada?
A1.
The CVE is recognized as a professional designation by employers and referrals as an attestation to a minimum level of professional competency. While there is no formal recognition, both employers and referrals recognize the expertise of the certificant and the designation is a definite asset when being qualified as a vocational expert in the courts. Further, more recently referral sources such as government agencies and insurances companies in specific provinces are requesting that those individuals conducting vocational evaluation/assessments be certified.
Q2.
Is there a Canadian version of the certification?
A2.
There is no Canadian version of the certification. CAVEWAS (Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment society, a national society of VRAC) investigated this possibility when we first started to pursue certification back in 1995, however it was felt that the standards and competencies required for Canadian vocational evaluators should be no different that that set out by CCWAVES for U.S. evaluators. CAVEWAS is an appointing organization to CCWAVES and has a representative on the Commission to represent and ensure Canadians input.
Q3. What is CCWAVES?
A3.An independent commission whose members are assigned from one of several appointing organizations (CAVEWAS is one of the appointing organizations). CCWAVES' purpose is to identify and certify vocational evaluation and work adjustment professionals in order to provide assurance that those professionals can meet acceptable standards of quality. The existence of such standards is considered to be in the best interests of clients, other practitioners, individuals in allied professions, and the public. (Commission on Certification of Work Adjustment and Vocational Evaluation Specialists, 1992)
Q4.
How do I get an application for the CVE designation?
A4.
Application forms and details regarding the application process can be found at the CCWAVES website at www.ccwaves.org. An in depth outline of how to apply can be found in the standards and procedures
manual located under the section "How to Apply for Certification? on the CCWAVES Website.
Q5. Tips for the CVE applicant
- Comprehensive understanding of the Standards and Procedures Manual for Certification in Vocational Evaluation.
- Before you submit your application, be sure that you are applying under the right category
- Closely review the course requirements and insure that the courses you are submitting meet core competencies as outlined in the Standards and Procedures Manual. For example, when CCWAVES indicates that it requires vocational evaluation related courses don't assume that any assessment course work will be adequate. Remember vocational evaluation is unique and it involves work either real or simulated. It is different from other traditional assessment methods.
- If you are missing a course, please refer to the list of universities offering vocational evaluation related course work when can be found on the CAVEWAS website under he Professional section of the Resources page.
- Insure you have a vocational evaluation plan that includes real or simulated work as an assessment tool/procedure (not applicable for those applying under student category).
- Insure the evaluation plan is reflected in the required vocational evaluation report (not applicable for those applying under student category).
- The vocational evaluation plan and report must reflect the definitions outlined in the glossary of terms located on the home page of the CAVEWAS website.
- Use the bibliography outlined in the standards and procedures manual as a guideline when studying and preparing to write the CVE examination.
- If you are having difficulty with the process or have questions, contact a CAVEWAS board member.
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