Licensing guide · Quebec

How to Become a Gas Pipe Installer in Quebec

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Do you need certification?

Certification required

Gas pipe installer is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.

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“Pour exercer un métier réglementé dans le domaine du gaz, il est obligatoire de détenir un certificat de qualification du ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.”

From quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle..., checked October 10, 2026.

At a glance

Licence status
Certification required See the source
Routes
Annual fees
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale

Your roadmap

Every route is listed. Follow the one that matches where you trained.

Trained in Canada

  • 5 steps without a listed fee

  1. You must first register for the gas pipe installation apprenticeship program, attaching the required documents and payment of the applicable fees.

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    “Veuillez joindre à votre demande d’inscription les documents requis et le paiement des droits exigibles selon la tarification en vigueur (PDF 141 Ko).”
    quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...

  2. If applicable, you can ask the ministry to recognize your work experience, diplomas or professional skills by attaching readable copies of your transcripts, diplomas, attestations or certificates to your registration application.

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    “Pour demander la reconnaissance, veuillez joindre à votre demande d’inscription une photocopie lisible de vos relevés de notes, diplômes, attestations ou certificats, ainsi que le paiement des droits exigible”
    quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...

  3. You must acquire all the qualification elements described in the program, complete the minimum prescribed apprenticeship period and pass the required professional training courses.

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    “avoir acquis tous les éléments de qualification décrits au programme; avoir complété la durée minimale d’apprentissage prescrite; avoir réussi les formations professionnelles requises;”
    quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...

  4. To register for the qualification exam you must pay the exam registration fee according to the pricing in effect.

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    “Pour vous inscrire à l’examen, vous devez payer les droits d’inscription à l’examen selon la tarification en vigueur (PDF 141 Ko).”
    quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...

  5. If you pass the qualification exam, your certificate will be mailed to you; if you fail, you can take a retake exam.

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    “Si vous réussissez l’examen de qualification, votre certificat vous sera expédié par la poste. Si vous échouez à l’examen, vous aurez la possibilité de passer un examen de reprise.”
    quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...

Listed fees for this route

No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale

5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

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Requirements

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Already licensed in another province?

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The page only links to a Québec-Ontario trade and cooperation agreement guide without stating how holders of another province's licence can register.

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“### Accord de commerce et de coopération Québec-Ontario Pour plus d’information, veuillez consulter le Guide d’apprentissage – Installation de tuyauterie de gaz (PDF 1,86 Mo).”
quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale

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Credential assessment

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Exams

Language tests

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Canadian experience

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Supervised practice

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Demand and pay

No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.

Gas pipe installers in other provinces and territories

Regulated in 0 of the other 12 jurisdictions checked so far. The rules differ from one place to the next.

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  • Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
  • Yukon Not confirmed yet
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  • Nunavut Not confirmed yet

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Pages read on October 10, 2026.

  1. Certificat en installation de tuyauterie de gaz (ITG) | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle... · fetched October 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do you need a licence to work as a gas pipe installer in Quebec?

Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Quebec. Certification is managed by Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.

Which exams are required?

examen de qualification, examen de reprise.

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