Last updated 2023-01-16

Supplier trade qualification policy

Policy on trade qualification for ICBC’s suppliers’ technical positions who perform repairs on customer vehicles.

Policy

The policy applies to the following technical positions:

auto body collision technician
automotive refinishing technician
automotive refinishing prep technician
automotive service technician
automotive glass technician
heavy duty equipment technician
recreational vehicle service technician
transport trailer technician
motorcycle technician, and
truck and transport mechanic.

The policy ensures that all repairs:

are performed by qualified technicians
meets a professional standard, and
are in accordance to ICBC’s best practices and requirements.

Note: Trade equivalency (Supervision and Sign Off Authority) is not accepted as a trade qualification. It is strictly allowed only for the supervision of an apprentice, and does not provide certification to perform repairs on ICBC customer vehicles.

Eligibility

The individual must provide a copy of their driver’s licence or photo identification to verify their employment, and must:

have a valid and recognized trade qualification acquired within BC or another Canadian province, or
be registered into an apprenticeship agreement for the specific trade they perform within the supplier facility.
Note: Individuals, including either a certified journeyperson or someone with equivalent sign off authority, must work for the same employer that the apprentice is sponsored by, but do not have to work on-site at the same location on a full-time basis.