How to Become a Pipe Welder in Quebec
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Pipe 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/appr..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $100
- Trained outside Canada: 3 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
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Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Graduate pipe welder candidates must have successfully completed a study program recognized by the CCQ in the occupation covered by the application.
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).”
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Graduate welder and pipe welder candidates must register for the CCGIC, which is divided into two distinct parts, in order to obtain their first occupation competency certificate.
Source
“Graduate welder and pipe welder candidates must register for the CCGIC, which is divided into two distinct parts, to obtain their first OCC.”
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The candidate sends the application form and all required supporting documents by mail to the CCQ to obtain the occupation competency certificate.
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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:”
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
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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The worker obtains the Red Seal endorsement for 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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The worker applies to the CCQ’s Customer Services by mail or at a regional office with the required forms, documents, proof of the safety course, and payment of the fee.
- 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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“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. The application must include:”
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 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 0.7 months (only 1 of 3 steps state a time)
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Before arriving in Québec, the candidate sends the preliminary analysis form and all required supporting documentation by email to the CCQ.
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“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 [\[email protected\]](https://www.ccq.org/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4b6a1a7abaaaaa5adb7b7a5aaa7a184a7a7b5eaabb6a3).”
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The CCQ informs the candidate of its decision by email about 20 working days after receiving the completed form and all required documents.
Time: 20 daysTime 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.”
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After the preliminary analysis is accepted, the candidate may apply for the occupation competency certificate, but only after arriving in Québec.
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“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...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
3 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.
- Registration fee for the provincial qualification examination: $100
Source
“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...
Requirements
Education
Graduate candidates must have successfully completed a study program recognized by the CCQ in the occupation covered by the application.
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...
Experience
Candidates applying through recognition of experience must demonstrate that they have acquired at least 750 hours of work experience.
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...Candidates living outside Canada must apply to have their work experience recognized in order to obtain an occupation competency certificate.
Source
“Individuals living outside of Canada and wishing to join the Québec construction industry may apply to have their work experience recognized in order to obtain an occupation competency certificate (OCC).”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/occu...
Other
Graduate welder and pipe welder candidates must pass the CCGIC, which is divided into two distinct parts, to obtain their first occupation competency certificate.
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...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Workers who hold a Red Seal endorsement have their skills recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ without any additional examination or assessment being mentioned. 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
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Pipe welders in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Apprentice ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/appr... · fetched October 10, 2026
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a pipe 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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