How Do I Become a Vehicle Inspector?
Only trade qualified vehicle technicians, licenced by the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE) Vehicle Inspection & Standards Program, are authorized to conduct vehicle inspections in B.C.
Authorized Inspector
What are the Prerequisites for becoming an Authorized Inspector?
- successful completion of an ‘Authorized Inspectors’ course; and
- BC or/Red Seal equivalent Journeyman Trade qualification in one of the following:
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
- Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic
- Commercial Transport Trailer Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Motorcycle Mechanic/Technician
PLUS
Endorsements (in addition to above):
- Pressure Fuel – Current Certificate of Qualification issued by the British Columbia Safety Authority
- Air Brake Inspection – Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport and Trailer Technicians are qualified for an Air Brake endorsement automatically. Automotive Technicians are required to pass an Air Brake Repair course.
Authorized Inspectors Course
Course includes approximately 20 hours of classroom time and is available at colleges and universities throughout BC:
Certification
After successful completion of both the ‘authorized inspectors’ course and the final exam, your qualifications will be forwarded to the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE). Once all eligibility requirements have been met, the CVSE will then certify you as an Authorized Inspector.
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Internationally Trained Vehicle/Motorcycle/Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians
If you have extensive experience working in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you can apply to challenge certification in your trade. Each trade requires a minimum number of hours of related work experience plus evidence that you have worked in the full scope of the trade. After you apply to challenge, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) will review your work history, talk to your employers and determine if you have the necessary experience to challenge the certification.
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