How to Become a Power Engineer in Quebec
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Certification required
Power engineer is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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- mécanique de machines fixes, classe 2
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“Le fait de ne pas être en possession d’un certificat ou d’une carte d’apprenti valides lors de l’exécution des travaux visés par le certificat en mécanique de machines fixes, classe 2 constitue une infraction passible d’une amende.”
From quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 6 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 3 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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You submit your registration for the apprenticeship program with the required documents and the applicable fees.
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“Veuillez joindre à votre demande d’inscription les documents requis et le paiement des droits exigibles selon la tarification en vigueur (PDF 141 Ko).”
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Once registered as an apprentice you are issued an apprentice card that must remain valid during your apprenticeship and when you take the qualification exam.
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“Vous devez être inscrit au programme d’apprentissage à titre d’apprenti pour la délivrance d’une carte d’apprenti.”
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During the apprenticeship program you acquire the skills to master under the supervision of a certified journeyman.
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“acquérir les compétences à maîtriser sous la supervision d’un compagnon ou d’une compagne;”
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You must follow and pass the mandatory trainings listed for the certificate.
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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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To register for the qualification exam you pay the exam registration fee and then take the exam.
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“Pour vous inscrire à l’examen, vous devez payer les droits d’inscription à l’examen selon la tarification en vigueur (PDF 141 Ko).”
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You must pass the qualification exam to obtain your qualification certificate.
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“Vous devez réussir l'examen pour obtenir votre certificat de qualification.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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If you hold an equivalent certificate from another Canadian province or territory, you submit it to the Ministry.
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“Si vous êtes titulaire d’un certificat équivalent délivré par une autre province, par un territoire canadien, ou encore par un autre organisme reconnu, le Ministère peut vous délivrer le certificat de qualification en vous exemptant de l’examen ou d’autres exigences du programme d’apprentissage.”
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The Ministry may issue you the qualification certificate while exempting you from the exam or other apprenticeship program requirements.
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“le Ministère peut vous délivrer le certificat de qualification en vous exemptant de l’examen ou d’autres exigences du programme d’apprentissage.”
quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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- 3 steps without a listed fee
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You attach to your apprenticeship program registration a certified true copy of one of the recognized French diplomas or another equivalent French training title.
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“Veuillez joindre à votre demande d’inscription au programme d’apprentissage en mécanique de machines fixes, classe 1, une copie certifiée conforme d’un des diplômes suivants ou d’un autre titre de formation français reconnu équivalent”
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You provide work experience attestations produced and signed by a company manager, accompanied by monetary proof and supporting documents.
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“Les attestations d’expérience de travail doivent être produites et signées par un responsable d’entreprise, accompagnées de preuves monétaires. Des pièces justificatives sont également demandées.”
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The Ministry analyzes your application and, where applicable, issues you the qualification certificate.
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“le Ministère analysera votre demande, le cas échéant, vous délivrera le certificat de qualification.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
To be eligible for the qualification exam you must have passed the required mandatory trainings.
Source
“avoir réussi les formations obligatoires”
quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...Applicants under the Quebec-France mutual recognition arrangement must hold a diploma issued by the French Ministry of National Education whose equivalence is recognized, such as a listed brevet de technicien supérieur.
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“Si vous êtes titulaire d'un diplôme délivré par le ministère de l'Éducation nationale de France dont l'équivalence est reconnue en vertu d'un arrangement de reconnaissance mutuelle, le Ministère analysera votre demande, le cas échéant, vous délivrera le certificat de qualification.”
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Experience
To be eligible for the qualification exam you must have completed the prescribed minimum apprenticeship duration.
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“avoir complété la durée minimale d’apprentissage prescrite”
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Other
To be eligible for the qualification exam you must have acquired all the qualification elements described in the program.
Source
“avoir acquis tous les éléments de qualification”
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Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
A holder of an equivalent certificate issued by another Canadian province or territory may be issued the Quebec qualification certificate with an exemption from the exam or other apprenticeship program requirements. Source
“Si vous êtes titulaire d’un certificat équivalent délivré par une autre province, par un territoire canadien, ou encore par un autre organisme reconnu, le Ministère peut vous délivrer le certificat de qualification en vous exemptant de l’examen ou d’autres exigences du programme d’apprentissage.”
quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Exams
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examen de qualification
Source
“L’examen de qualification porte sur les principaux aspects de la qualification en mécanique de machines fixes et privilégie le contenu du Guide d’apprentissage – Mécanique de machines fixes, classe 1 (PDF 3,12 Mo).”
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Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $24.60 | $37.50 | $57.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $30.00 | $49.23 | $75.55 | — |
Power engineers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Certification required
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Certification required
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Certificat en mécanique de machines fixes, classe 2 (MMF-C2) | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Démarche pour obtenir un certificat de qualification obligatoire | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Certificat en mécanique de machines fixes, classe 1 (MMF-C1) | 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 a power engineer 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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