How to Become an Oil Heat System Technician in Quebec
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Oil heat system technician is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Pour exercer un métier réglementé dans le domaine de la tuyauterie, il est obligatoire de détenir un certificat de qualification du ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.”
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At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
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Trained in Canada
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You must first register for the apprenticeship program in oil heating and combustion, submitting the required documents and paying the required fees with your application.
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“Veuillez joindre à votre demande d’inscription les documents requis et le paiement des droits exigibles.”
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“L’apprentie ou l’apprenti doit effectuer un minimum de 2 500 heures d’apprentissage en entreprise sous la supervision d’une travailleuse ou d’un travailleur certifié (compagne ou compagnon).”
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You must take and pass the mandatory training courses listed, such as basic electricity and basic combustion, temperature and heat concepts.
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“Vous devez suivre et réussir les formations obligatoires mentionnées ci-dessous. D’autres établissements que ceux mentionnés peuvent être reconnus.”
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You must pass the qualification exam to obtain your certificate.
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“Pour être admissible à l’examen de qualification, vous devez - avoir acquis tous les éléments de qualification - avoir complété la durée minimale d’apprentissage prescrite - avoir réussi les formations professionnelles obligatoires”
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Requirements
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You must have acquired all the qualification elements described in the program, completed the minimum prescribed apprenticeship period and passed the mandatory professional trainings to be admitted to the exam.
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“Pour être admissible à l’examen de qualification, vous devez - avoir acquis tous les éléments de qualification - avoir complété la durée minimale d’apprentissage prescrite - avoir réussi les formations professionnelles obligatoires”
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Credential assessment
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Exams
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examen de qualification
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“Pour être admissible à l’examen de qualification, vous devez - avoir acquis tous les éléments de qualification - avoir complété la durée minimale d’apprentissage prescrite - avoir réussi les formations professionnelles obligatoires”
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Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
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Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $21.26 | $28.00 | $38.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $20.00 | $27.00 | $40.00 | — |
Oil heat system technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Certificat en chauffage-combustion au mazout (CCM) | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an oil heat system technician in Quebec?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Quebec. Certification is managed by Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.
Which exams are required?
examen de qualification.
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