Information on the RBQ General Contractor License

Our preparatory training for mandatory examinations for a general contractor’s license is available in a Guide or Online version. If you opt for the online version, you will have unlimited access to training, 24h/ 7 and an interactive preparatory examination to resume at will. The two training options give you the chance to study in the comfort of your home, to have access to up-to-date and corrected content according to the modifications made by the RBQ, to benefit support service by phone until the obtaining your license and the turnkey service for your registration and departure in business.  In the event of bankruptcy or criminal record, we will be able to evaluate your situation, in complete confidentiality, in order to know if you are eligible for a license application.

Our courses include a Study component of the concepts specifically required by the Régie du bâtiment as well as an Examination component comprising questions similar to those proposed at the exams of the Regie, notions of calculations, points of laws, and regulations, several drawings such as foundation, fireproof floors, load-bearing capacity of the floor, ventilation etc. to prepare you for the exam questions.  All information, explanations and calculation development necessary for a good understanding of the notions of study is also provided.

The Régie requires, for the purpose of obtaining a license, that the candidate be 18 years of age or over at the time of writing the examinations.

Choice of Training:  Online or with Guides

Choice of Language:  English or French

Online Access:  24h / 7

Support:  by Phone or Email, from purchase to license

Training hours:  120 hours

Success Rate:  100%

Included:  Quebec Construction Code

These exams are mandatory and required for the General Contractor license application from the Régie du bâtiment and covers the following subclasses of license from Schedule I:

1.1.1.  Contractor for new residential buildings covered by a guaranty plan, Class I

Also authorizes construction work included in the following subclasses of Schedule II:

(when work is related to new residentiel buildings, Class I)

2.6  Contractor – Piles and special foundations

3.1  Contractor – Concrete structures

4.1  Contractor – Masonry structures

5.1  Contractor – Metallic structures and prefabricated concete elements

6.1  Contractor – Wood structures

1.1.2.  Contractor for new residential buildings covered by a guaranty plan, Class II

Also authorizes construction work included in the following subclasses of Schedule II:

(when work is related to new residentiel buildings, Class II)

2.6  Contractor – Piles and special foundations

3.1  Contractor – Concrete structures

4.1  Contractor – Masonry structures

5.1  Contractor – Metallic structures and prefabricated concete elements

6.1  Contractor – Wood structures

1.2.     Contractor for small buildings

Also authorizes construction work included in the following subclasses of Schedule II:

(when work is related to a building or tent)

2.6  Contractor – Piles and special foundations

3.1  Contractor – Concrete structures

4.1  Contractor – Masonry structures

5.1  Contractor – Metallic structures and prefabricated concete elements

6.1  Contractor – Wood structures

1.3.     Contractor for all buildings

Also authorizes construction work included in the following subclasses of Schedule II:

(when work is related to a building or inflatable structure)

2.6  Contractor – Piles and special foundations

3.1  Contractor – Concrete structures

4.1  Contractor – Masonry structures

5.1  Contractor – Metallic structures and prefabricated concete elements

6.1  Contractor – Wood structures

Also covers the following subclasses of license from Schedule III:

2.5.    Excavation and earthwork

2.7.    Sitework

3.2.    Small concrete works

4.2.    Non-structural masonry, marble and ceramics

5.2.    Metal fabrication

6.2.    Wood and plastic work

7.       Insulation, waterproofing, roofing and siding

8.       Doors and windows

9.       Interior finishing

11.2   Special equipment and products

12.     Manufactured cabinets and counter tops

13.5.  Prefabricated or special installations

17.2.  Intercommunications, telephone and surveillance