How to Become an Industrial Mechanic (millwright) in Quebec
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Certification required
Industrial mechanic (millwright) is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Compulsory/Voluntary (C/V) Certification Required by Apprenticeship Authority Provinces and Territories designate each trade as compulsory or voluntary. Work in Compulsory trades can only be performed by certified journeypersons or registered apprentices.”
From ellischart.ca/eng/trades/industrial-mech-millwright/ellis-chart.shtml, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 8 steps
- Annual fees
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You complete the apprenticeship program registration form, referring to the registration form guide if needed.
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“To register for a program, you must complete the apprenticeship program registration form (PDF 604 Kb). You can refer to the registration form guide (PDF 501 Kb) to help you with this.”
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You pay the registration fees according to the fees in effect, payable by cheque or money order to the Québec Minister of Finance.
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“You must pay the registration fees payable according to the current fees in effect (PDF 122 Kb). Payment can be made by cheque or money order payable to the Québec Minister of Finance.”
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You send your completed form, required documents and payment to the Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle.
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“You must send your duly completed form, the required documents and your payment to the following address: Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle”
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If you meet the eligibility requirements, you receive an apprenticeship guide, an apprenticeship card, a Vocational Qualification Process form, a follow-up document and a journeyperson's checklist.
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“If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive - an apprenticeship guide - an apprenticeship card - a Vocational Qualification Process form showing the number of hours of your apprenticeship, the required vocational training, the qualification components you need to master and any recognized experience, etc. - a document entitled Vocational Qualification Process — Follow-Up - a journeyperson's checklist”
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You must be hired by a company and complete your apprenticeship there, acquiring skills under the supervision of a journeyperson, completing the required learning hours and successfully completing the required training.
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“Your apprenticeship must take place in an enterprise. If you are looking for a job, you must be hired by a company in order to complete the apprenticeship program.”
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You must carry a valid apprentice card at all times, and in general this card must be renewed every year.
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“You must carry a valid apprentice card at all times. In general, this card must be renewed every year.”
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You pay the qualifying exam registration fee according to the fees in effect.
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“You must pay the qualifying exam registration fee payable according to the current fees in effect (PDF 122 Kb). Payment can be made by cheque or money order payable to the Québec Minister of Finance.”
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You take the qualifying exam, usually a three-hour written exam at a department's exam center, and must pass it to obtain your certificate of qualification.
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“This is usually a three-hour written exam that takes place at a department’s exam center. You must pass the exam to obtain your certificate of qualification.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
8 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Experience
During the apprenticeship program you must acquire the skills to be mastered under the supervision of a journeyperson, complete the required learning hours and successfully complete the required training.
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“During the apprenticeship program, you will need to - acquire the skills to be mastered under the supervision of a journeyperson; - complete the required learning hours; - successfully complete the required training.”
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Other
You must meet the eligibility requirements of the apprenticeship program to receive the apprenticeship documents.
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“If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive”
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Already licensed in another province?
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The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Quebec. Source
“If you reside in Québec, you can work elsewhere in Canada if your certificate of professional qualification is valid in other provinces.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Credential assessment
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Exams
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Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $24.00 | $33.33 | $49.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $24.00 | $37.00 | $52.00 | — |
Industrial mechanics (millwright) in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare industrial mechanic (millwright) licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Ellis Chart ellischart.ca/eng/trades/industrial-mech-millwright/ellis-chart.shtml · fetched October 9, 2026
- Process to obtain a compulsory qualification certificate | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Facilitating Interprovincial Mobility Through the Red Seal Program | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/en/employment/working-outside-quebec/work-canada/red-seal · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an industrial mechanic (millwright) in Quebec?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Quebec. Certification is managed by Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle.
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