For journeymen automotive, commercial transport and heavy-duty mechanics who work or wish to work for an inspection facility. Employers to sign up for Vehicle Inspection Standards online at vsis.qp.gov.bc.ca before the start of the course. Manual is included.
Students need to sign up for the BC Services Card App to access the online test and submission forms. If you do not have a BC Services Card App enabled yet, please go to www.gov.bc.ca/mobilebcservicescard.
Students are required to bring an electronic version (digital photo or scan) of their Red Seal Certificate (regardless of the province of issue) or a copy of their BC Trades Qualification. Students will need their Trade Qualification and Red Seal Qualification numbers to complete the Declaration of Responsibility form.
Visit Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards Online for more information: https://www.cvse.ca/vehicle_inspections.htm.
Taking the Online Examination: Student Requirements
To take the online examination and apply for an Authorized Inspector Certificate, students must:
Have a mobile BC Services Card, more info here: https://vehiclesafetybc.gov.bc.ca/ (You can also check out this video that explains the process https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=1AEB073331D547448009E506D6DAC395.)
Be enrolled in the BC Vehicle Safety Portal at https://vehiclesafetybc.gov.bc.ca, (Enrollment instruction video: https://youtu.be/TF4rWSRU2J0.)
Have an accessible electronic representation (i.e. a digital photo or scan on a portable storage device like a USB) of:
- Out-of-province trade qualification
- Red Seal Certificate
- BC Pressure Fuel Certificate (if you have one)
- Air Brakes Endorsement (if you have one)
*Note that an electronic copy of a BC Trade Qualification is not required.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.