How to Become a Gas Technician in Quebec
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Certification required
Gas technician 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
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Trained outside Canada: 1 step
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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You must first register with the ministry's apprenticeship program in gas appliance technique, class 4, and submit the required documents and applicable fees with your application.
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“Pour obtenir le certificat de qualification, vous devez tout d’abord vous inscrire au programme d’apprentissage en technique d’appareils au gaz, classe 4, du Ministère.”
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As an apprentice you must complete a minimum number of apprenticeship hours under the supervision of a certified worker who attests to your mastery of the required skills.
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“L’apprentie ou l’apprenti doit effectuer un minimum de 1 600 heures d’apprentissage sous la supervision d’une travailleuse ou d’un travailleur certifié (compagne ou compagnon).”
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You must follow and pass the mandatory training courses listed for the occupation.
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“Vous devez suivre et réussir les formations obligatoires mentionnées ci-dessous. D’autres établissements que ceux mentionnés peuvent être reconnus.”
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To register for the exam you must pay the exam registration fees, and you must pass the qualification exam to obtain your certificate.
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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).”
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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
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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If you hold an equivalent certificate issued by another Canadian province or territory, the ministry may issue you the qualification certificate, exempting you from the exam or other apprenticeship program requirements.
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“Si vous êtes titulaire d’un certificat équivalent délivré par une autre province, par un territoire canadien, ou encore par un autre organisme reconnu, le Ministère peut vous délivrer le certificat de qualification en vous exemptant de l’examen ou d’autres exigences du programme d’apprentissage.”
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
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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If you hold a diploma from the French Ministry of National Education whose equivalence is recognized under a mutual recognition arrangement, you must submit a certified copy of one of the required diplomas along with attestations of relevant professional experience, and the ministry will analyze your application and, where applicable, issue the qualification certificate.
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“Veuillez joindre une copie certifiée conforme de l'un des diplômes et des attestations d'expérience professionnelle suivants ou d’un autre titre de formation français reconnu équivalent :”
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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
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
To be eligible for the qualification exam, you must have acquired all the qualification elements described in the program, completed the minimum prescribed apprenticeship period, and passed the required professional training.
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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.”
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Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you hold an equivalent certificate issued by another Canadian province or territory, the ministry may issue you the qualification certificate while exempting you from the exam or other apprenticeship program requirements. Source
“Si vous êtes titulaire d’un certificat équivalent délivré par une autre province, par un territoire canadien, ou encore par un autre organisme reconnu, le Ministère peut vous délivrer le certificat de qualification en vous exemptant de l’examen ou d’autres exigences du programme d’apprentissage.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Credential assessment
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Exams
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Examen de qualification
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“L’examen de qualification porte sur les principaux aspects de la qualification en technique d’appareils au gaz, classe 4 et privilégie le contenu du Guide d’apprentissage – Technique d’appareils au gaz, classe 4 (TAG-4) (PDF 1,90 Mo).”
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Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
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Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $25.24 | $34.80 | $46.15 | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| Canada | $26.44 | $40.00 | $59.62 | — |
Gas technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Certificat en technique d’appareils au gaz, classe 4 (TAG-4) | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Certificat en technique d’appareils au gaz, classe 1 (TAG-1) | 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 technician 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.
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