How to Become a Welder in Quebec
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Certification required
Welder is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Note that in the Québec construction industry, the professions of land surveyor instruments person (surveyor), blaster-driller, line worker, diver, welder, and pipe welder are considered “specialized occupations,” leading to an occupation competency certificate”
From ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 1 step, listed one-time fees $100
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Fill out the CCGIC registration application form and the identification file form for the course.
- CCGIC registration fee: $110 (payable with the registration application, covering a $10 registration fee and $100 for training costs and issuance of the competency certificate)
Source
“You must pay a fee of $110 (cheque, postal money order, credit card, debit card, or cash) with the registration application: $10 registration fee and $100 for training costs and issuance of the competency certificate.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
Source
“You must fill out the following forms: Registration application person with a diploma “Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC)” 2026; Application for registration or modification of identification file or choice of union association (CCGIC 2026)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu... - CCGIC registration fee: $110 (payable with the registration application, covering a $10 registration fee and $100 for training costs and issuance of the competency certificate)
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Send the required supporting documents by mail to the CCQ.
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“The supporting documents required must be sent by mail to the following address:”
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Once the application is approved, the competency certificate is sent by mail.
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“Once the application is approved, the competency certificate is sent by mail.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 1 done
- Listed one-time fees: $100
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Submit the application forms, a photocopy of an official identification document, and proof of passing the health and safety course by mail or at a regional office.
- Application fee: $100
Source
“Payment of the $100 fee required (cheque, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge
Source
“The application must include: The form Application for registration or modification of identification file or choice of union association, duly filled out; The form Application for Recognition of Professional Qualifications, duly filled out; A photocopy of an official document from among the following list; Proof that they have passed the course Santé et sécurité générale sur les chantiers de construction (ASP Construction)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge - Application fee: $100
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $100
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $100 | 100% |
| One-time total | $100 | 100% |
Trained outside Canada
0 of 2 done
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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You must be in Québec before you can apply for the certificate, even if some steps were started earlier.
Source
“IMPORTANT: You may not apply until you have arrived in Québec, even if some steps have been initiated before you immigrate to Canada.”
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After the preliminary analysis is accepted, apply to the CCQ to obtain the occupation competency certificate.
Source
“After the preliminary analysis is accepted, you may apply to obtain an OCC from the CCQ.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Provincial qualification examination registration fee: $100
Source
“If the application is accepted, a $100 fee will be required to complete registration for the provincial qualification examination.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm... - Exemption from competency certificate fee: $100
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“Pay the $100 fee required (cheque, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
Requirements
Experience
Individuals must demonstrate at least 750 hours of work experience in tasks corresponding to the occupation to apply for an occupation competency certificate.
Source
“Individuals who demonstrate that they have acquired at least 750 hours in work experience may apply for an occupation competency certificate (OCC).”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...Applicants for the provincial qualification examination must show experience in hours worked and, if applicable, training credits at least equal to the total duration of the apprenticeship in the trade.
Source
“Candidates must demonstrate, with supporting documents, that they have practised a trade or specialty and acquired experience in hours worked and, if applicable, in training credits, at least equal to the total duration of the apprenticeship for the trade or specialty covered.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm...
Residency
Applicants under the interprovincial agreements must supply proof of residential address in their province.
Source
“Supply proof of residential address in Newfoundland and Labrador from among the following list”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
Other
Apprentices may register for the qualification examination before finishing their apprenticeship only if they have completed 85% of it.
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“Apprentices who have completed 85% of their apprenticeship. If desired, apprentices can decide to complete their apprenticeship 100 % before registering for the exam”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm...Applicants must have a social insurance number.
Source
“Have a social insurance number”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
Source
“Be at least 16 years of age”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...Applicants must prove they have passed the general health and safety course on construction sites or an equivalent course.
Source
“Prove that you have passed the course Santé et sécurité générale sur les chantiers de construction or another course deemed equivalent under the agreement”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Workers already qualified in another province, such as Red Seal holders or holders of a certificate recognized under an intergovernmental agreement, can register with the CCQ based on their existing qualification without retaking an entry-to-practice exam, though they must prove passing a health and safety course and pay the required fees. Source
“Workers who have obtained the Red Seal endorsement have their skills in this trade recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ’s Customer Services by mail or by going to one of the regional offices.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
Exams
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Provincial qualification examination
Source
“Apprentices are informed by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) that they are eligible for the provincial qualification examination in their trade when they have completed 85% of their apprenticeship.”
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Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC)
Source
“Graduate welder and pipe welder candidates must register for the CCGIC, which is divided into two distinct parts, to obtain their first OCC.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $22.00 | $28.00 | $35.38 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.00 | $30.00 | $47.00 | — |
Welders in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Occupation ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Red Seal ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge · fetched October 10, 2026
- Eligibility ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Intergovernmental Agreements (ON, NB, NL) ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a welder in Quebec?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Quebec. Certification is managed by the Commission de la construction du Québec.
Which exams are required?
Provincial qualification examination, Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC).
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