How to Become a Land Surveyor Instrument Person in Quebec

• 4 steps without a listed fee

1. Complete a recognized study program

   Successfully complete a study program in the occupation that is recognized by the CCQ.

   Source

   “graduates who have successfully completed a study program recognized by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) in the occupation covered by the application can obtain an occupation competency certificate (OCC)”

   ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
2. Pass the industry knowledge course

   Pass the Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC) before applying.

   Source

   “If they have already passed the Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC), graduates who have successfully completed a study program recognized by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) in the occupation covered by the application can obtain an occupation competency certificate (OCC).”

   ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
3. Apply for the competency certificate

   Send the application form and all required supporting documents by mail to the CCQ, or go to a regional office, to apply for the occupation competency certificate.

   Source

   “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: Commission de la construction du Québec a/s Demande d’obtention d’un certificat de compétence occupation”

   ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
4. Receive the certificate by mail

   Once the application is approved, the competency certificate is sent by mail, and the CCQ may in some cases issue a temporary work permit for quicker site access.

   Source

   “Once the application is approved, the competency certificate is sent by mail. However, depending on the circumstances, the CCQ may issue a temporary work permit so that the candidate has quicker access to the site.”

   ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...

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• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Gather the required documents

   Collect proof of qualification or an apprentice card, proof of residential address in the other province, a photocopy of an official document, and the completed application forms.

   Source

   “Provide proof of qualification or of possession of an apprentice card”

   ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
2. Prove health and safety training

   Prove that you have passed the Santé et sécurité générale sur les chantiers de construction course or another course deemed equivalent under the agreement.

   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-...
3. Register with the CCQ

   Submit the registration application with all documents to the CCQ to obtain the registration certificate.

   • Attestation of recognition of a health and safety equivalence: $10 (for attestation of recognition of a health and safety equivalence)
     Source

     “Pay the $10 fee required for attestation of recognition of a health and safety equivalence (cheque, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash)”

     ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
   Source

   “Holders of a New Brunswick 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-...

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• 3 steps without a listed fee
• Listed time: 0.7 months (only 1 of 3 steps state a time)

1. Request a preliminary analysis

   Before arriving in Québec, send the preliminary analysis form with all required supporting documentation by email to the CCQ so it can analyze your work hours.

   Source

   “The form Application for preliminary analysis – Recognition of work hours (international recruitment) in tasks corresponding to an occupation and all the supporting documentation required must be sent to [email protected]”

   ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
2. Receive the analysis decision

   The CCQ informs you of its decision by email about 20 working days after receiving the completed form and all required documents.

   Time: 20 days

   Time source

   “The CCQ will inform you of its decision 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/occu...
   Source

   “The CCQ will inform you of its decision 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/occu...
3. Apply for the OCC in Québec

   After the preliminary analysis is accepted and once you have arrived in Québec, 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. IMPORTANT: You may not apply until you have arrived in Québec, even if some steps have been initiated before you immigrate to Canada.”

   ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...

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