The short answer

Direct transfer

Workers who hold a Red Seal endorsement have their skills in the trade recognized and may apply for a competency certificate from the CCQ without retaking an entry-to-practice exam.

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

Both provinces

Licensed in New BrunswickMoving to Quebec
Licence status Certification required Certification required
Regulator New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Commission de la construction du Québec
Guide Sprinkler fitter in New Brunswick Sprinkler fitter in Quebec

Steps to transfer

  1. Apply with Red Seal

    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

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