How to Become a Pressure Welder in Quebec
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Certification required
Pressure 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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“Certificat en soudage sur appareils sous pression, classe A (SOUDU)”
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At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 2 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 must first register in the apprenticeship program for pressure vessel welding, attaching the required documents and paying 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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During the apprenticeship you must acquire the required competencies under a mentor's supervision, complete the required learning hours, and pass the required training.
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“acquérir les compétences à maîtriser sous la supervision d’un compagnon ou d’une compagne; - effectuer les heures d’apprentissage exigées; - réussir la ou les formations requises.”
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Once admissible, you receive a notice inviting you to register for the qualification exam and pay the exam registration fees.
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“Si vous satisfaites toutes les conditions d’inscription au programme, vous recevez un avis vous invitant à vous inscrire à l'examen de qualification : Soudage sur appareils sous pression Classe A.”
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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
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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You apply to the Ministry with your equivalent certificate issued by another Canadian province or territory.
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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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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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You may submit a qualification certificate issued by another country, valid or expired, with your registration application.
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“certificat de qualification délivré par une autre province ou un autre pays (valide ou expiré);”
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Based on your work experience, diplomas or professional skills, the Ministry may exempt you from apprenticeship requirements or issue a certificate without any requirements.
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“Selon vos expériences de travail, vos diplômes ou vos compétences professionnelles, le Ministère peut - vous exempter des exigences du programme d’apprentissage; - vous délivrer un certificat de qualification sans aucune exigence.”
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.
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
The Ministry may issue the qualification certificate to holders of an equivalent certificate from another province or territory, exempting them from the exam or other apprenticeship 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.”
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Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Credential assessment
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Exams
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Soudage sur appareils sous pression Classe A
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“vous recevez un avis vous invitant à vous inscrire à l'examen de qualification : Soudage sur appareils sous pression Classe A.”
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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 | $22.00 | $28.00 | $35.38 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.00 | $30.00 | $47.00 | — |
Pressure welders in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta Certification required
- 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
- Connaître les certificats de qualification obligatoire | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/emploi/informer-metier-profession/profession-metier-regle... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Certificat en soudage sur appareils sous pression, classe A (SOUDU) | 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 soudage sur appareils sous pression, classe B (SOUDB) | 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 pressure welder 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?
Soudage sur appareils sous pression Classe A.
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