How to Become a Glazier in Quebec
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Certification required
Glazier is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“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.”
From ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $100
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $100
- Trained outside Canada: 4 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 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $100
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Apply to the CCQ for an apprentice competency certificate by submitting the application form and supporting documents by mail or at a regional office.
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“The form Application for registration or modification of identification file or choice of union association and all copies of supporting documents required must be sent by mail to the following address”
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Complete the apprenticeship in the trade, which is divided into periods of 2,000 hours each.
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“The duration of the apprenticeship is divided into apprenticeship periods of 2,000 hours each.”
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Register for the provincial qualification examination by contacting Customer Services with a credit card or by writing a letter to the regional office with a cheque or money order.
- Exam registration fee: $100
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“They must pay the $100 registration fee with a credit card”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm...
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“Contact Customer Services at 1 888 842-8282 to determine the date and location of their examination. They must pay the $100 registration fee with a credit card”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm... - Exam registration fee: $100
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Take and pass the provincial qualification examination in the trade.
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“Apprentices are informed by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) that they are eligible for the provincial qualification examination in their trade”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $100
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $100 | 100% |
| One-time total | $100 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 2 done
- Listed one-time fees: $100
- 1 step without a listed fee
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Obtain the Red Seal endorsement in the trade through the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
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“The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program has designated a list of trades and occupations for which workers may obtain Red Seal endorsement.”
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Apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ by mail or at a regional office with the required forms, identification, proof of the safety course, and payment.
- Application fee: $100
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“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
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“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 - 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% |
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 0.7 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)
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Send the application for preliminary analysis form with all required documentation by email to have work hours and training hours recognized.
Time: 20 daysTime source
“The CCQ will send its decision to you by email about 20 working days after it receives the form, duly completed, and all the documents required.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/appr...Source
“The form Application for preliminary analysis – Recognition of work hours and training hours (international recruitment) for a trade (except crane operator) and all the documentation required must be sent”
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Arrive in Québec before applying for the apprentice competency certificate, even if some steps were started before immigrating.
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“IMPORTANT: This application can be made only once you arrive 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 obtain an apprentice competency certificate from the CCQ.
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“After the preliminary analysis is accepted, you may apply to obtain an ACC from the CCQ.”
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Complete the 30-hour general health and safety on construction sites course offered through schools or industry associations.
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“The 30-hour course Santé et sécurité générale sur les chantiers de construction is offered through the schools in the different school boards or through the construction industry’s employer and union associations.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/appr...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
4 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.
- Health and safety equivalency attestation fee: $10
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“Pay the $10 fee required for attestation of recognition of a health and safety equivalency (cheque, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-... - Exemption application 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
Candidates must demonstrate, with supporting documents, experience in hours worked and, if applicable, training credits at least equal to the total duration of the apprenticeship for the trade.
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“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...Apprentices may register for the examination once they have completed 85% of their apprenticeship.
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“Apprentices who have completed 85% of their apprenticeship.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm...
Other
A person is eligible to obtain an apprentice competency certificate only if the state of the labour pool allows.
Source
“A person is eligible to obtain an apprentice competency certificate (ACC) in a given trade if the state of the labour pool allows.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/appr...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Holders of a certificate in a trade recognized under the intergovernmental agreements with Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador can register with the CCQ to obtain a registration certificate based on their existing qualification, without retaking the qualification examination, provided they meet conditions such as proving they passed a health and safety course. Source
“Holders of an Ontario certificate in a trade or occupation recognized under the agreement must register with the CCQ to obtain a registration certificate.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
Register with the CCQ
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“Holders of an Ontario certificate in a trade or occupation recognized under the agreement must register with the CCQ to obtain a registration certificate.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...Prove health and safety training
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“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-...Pay the required fee
Source
“Pay the $10 fee required for attestation of recognition of a health and safety equivalency (cheque, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
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”
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Erector Mechanic (Glazier) qualification examination
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“Erector Mechanic (Glazier)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/fic...
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 | $24.00 | $35.00 | $43.94 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.00 | $30.16 | $43.09 | — |
Glaziers 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
Sources checked
- Eligibility ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprentice ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/appr... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Red Seal ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge · fetched October 10, 2026
- Intergovernmental Agreements (ON, NB, NL) ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Information Sheets on the Qualification Examination ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/fic... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a glazier 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, Erector Mechanic (Glazier) qualification examination.
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