How to Become a Sheet Metal-working Machine Set-up Operator in Quebec

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Register for apprenticeship program

   You complete the apprenticeship program registration form, using the registration form guide to help you.

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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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2. Pay and send registration

   You pay the registration fees according to the fees in effect and send your completed form, required documents and payment to the Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle.

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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.”

   quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
3. Receive apprenticeship documents

   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.”

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4. Complete apprenticeship in enterprise

   You must be hired by a company, work under the supervision of a journeyperson designated by your employer, complete the required learning hours and successfully complete 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.”

   quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
5. Take the qualifying exam

   Once you have acquired the skills, completed the learning hours and completed the required training, you are eligible to take the qualifying exam and receive a notice about scheduling an appointment.

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   “Once these three requirements have been met, you will be eligible to take the qualifying exam. You will receive a notice about scheduling an appointment for the exam.”

   quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
6. Pay exam fee and pass exam
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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.”

   quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...

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