How to Become a Steamfitter-Pipefitter in Quebec
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Steamfitter-Pipefitter is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Trade Apprenticeship periods Duration of apprenticeship (Number of hours) ... Pipe fitter”
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, listed one-time fees $100
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps, listed one-time fees $100
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- Listed one-time fees: $100
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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The applicant completes at least 85% of their apprenticeship in the trade.
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“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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The applicant registers for the provincial qualification examination by contacting Customer Services or writing to a regional office, paying the registration fee.
- Exam registration fee: $100
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“They must pay the $100 registration fee with a credit card”
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“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... - Exam registration fee: $100
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The applicant schedules and takes the provincial qualification examination within the validity period of the registration fee.
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“It is up to apprentices to contact the Customer Service within four (4) months before the end of this period to schedule their exam.”
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Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $100
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | $100 | 100% |
| One-time total | $100 | 100% |
2 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 in 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, submitting the required forms, documents, safety course proof, and 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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“The application must include: The form Application for registration or modification of identification file or choice of union association, duly filled out”
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 2 done
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Once the preliminary analysis is accepted and the applicant has arrived in Québec, they apply to the CCQ to obtain an apprentice competency certificate.
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“After the preliminary analysis is accepted, you may apply to obtain an ACC from the CCQ. IMPORTANT: This application can be made only once you arrive in Québec, even if some steps have been initiated before you immigrate to Canada.”
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The applicant completes the 30-hour general health and safety course offered through schools or industry associations.
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“The 30-hour course Santé et sécurité générale sur les chantiers de construction is offered through the schools in the different school boards or through the construction industry’s employer and union associations.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Commission de la construction du Québec
2 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.
- Attestation of recognition of a health and safety equivalence: $10
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“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-... - Exemption from holding a competency certificate fee: $100
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“Pay the $100 fee required (cheque, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash)”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
Requirements
Experience
Candidates must demonstrate, with supporting documents, that they have practised the trade and acquired experience in hours worked and, if applicable, in training credits at least equal to the total duration of the apprenticeship for the trade.
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“Candidates must demonstrate, with supporting documents, that they have practised a trade or specialty and acquired experience in hours worked and, if applicable, in training credits, at least equal to the total duration of the apprenticeship for the trade or specialty covered.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm...Applicants for an apprentice competency certificate through recognition of experience must show hours equivalent to at least 35% of the duration of apprenticeship in the trade.
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“Individuals who demonstrate that they have acquired, in work experience and in hours in vocational training courses, the number of hours equivalent to at least 35% of the duration of apprenticeship in a trade (except the trade of crane operator) may apply for an apprentice competency certificate (ACC).”
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Residency
Applicants under interprovincial agreements must supply proof of residential address in their province.
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“Supply proof of residential address in Ontario from among the following list (except for the driver’s licence, the document must have been issued within the last 3 months):”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...
Other
Applicants under interprovincial agreements must be at least 16 years of age and have a social insurance number.
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“Be at least 16 years of age - Have a social insurance number”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-...Applicants must prove they have passed the general health and safety course for construction sites or an equivalent course.
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-...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
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 without retaking an examination. 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
Apply for competency certificate
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.”
ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm...
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
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $26.87 | $43.88 | $47.40 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $27.00 | $43.89 | $55.59 | — |
Steamfitter-Pipefitters in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Certification required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Apprentice ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/certificat-competence/appr... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Eligibility ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/examen-qualification-2/adm... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Red Seal ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/sceau-rouge · fetched October 10, 2026
- Intergovernmental Agreements (ON, NB, NL) ccq.org/en/qualification-acces-industrie/exterieur-quebec/ententes-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a steamfitter-Pipefitter 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.
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