The execution of work of the General Contractor
Information on the RBQ Execution of Work exam
The management of any construction projects is the fundamental basis for high customer satisfaction, for obtaining future contracts and ensuring the profitability of a company.
The carrying out of construction work exam for the general contractor license, is an examination that covers parts of the Quebec building code and focuses on the ability to find, through the index and the various summaries of the code, the requested concepts.
Our training will allow you to familiarize yourself greatly with the structure of the Quebec building code in order to be able to easily find the concepts concerned.
Also, you can learn the role of the Guarantee plan for new residential buildings offered to any buyer, both at the level of stakeholders, contractors and buyers.
In addition, we cover the concepts of building height and average soil level so that you can find the right classification of buildings.
We offer you; A Complete training guide covering the competency profiles of subclasses 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2 and 1.3. This choice comes with a Quebec Construction Code 2010 to help you prepare for this exam.
Information sheet on exam 1.2
Purpose of exam
The person who succeeds the exam can act as guarantor for all construction works included in the following subclass of license : 1.2 Contractor small-buildings
Information on exam
- Duration: 3 h 00
- Passing grade: 60 %
- Languages offered: French or English
- Type of exam: multiple choice
Presentation of exam
The exam of the subclass 1.2. – Contractor / Small buildings, covers the following subjects; :
- Guarantee plan for new residential buildings;
- Legislative, regulatory and normative framework;
- Building conception;
- Part 3 – Fire protection occupant safety and accessibility;
- Part 5 – Environmental separation;
- Part 6 – Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning;
- Part 9 – Housing and small buildings;
- Part 10 – Existing buildings under alteration, maintenance or repair;
- Building construction.
Information sheet on exam 1.3
Purpose of exam
The person who succeeds the exam can act as guarantor for all construction works included in the following subclass of license : 1.3 Contractor for all buildings
Information on exam
- Duration: 3 h 00
- Passing grade: 60 %
- Languages offered: French or English
- Type of exam: multiple choice
Presentation of exam
The exam of the subclass 1.3. – Contractor / All buildings, covers the following subjects;
- Guarantee plan for new residential buildings;
- Legislative, regulatory and normative framework;
- Building conception;
- Part 3 – Fire protection occupant safety and accessibility;
- Part 4 – Structural design;
- Part 5 – Environmental separation;
- Part 6 – Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning;
- Part 9 – Housing and small buildings;
- Part 10 – Existing buildings under alteration, maintenance or repair;
- Building construction.
Information sheet on exam 1.1.1
Purpose of exam
The person who succeeds the exam can act as guarantor for all construction works included in the following subclass of license : 1.1.1 Contractor for new residential buildings covered by a guarantee plan, Class I
Information on exam
- Duration: 3 h 00
- Passing grade: 60 %
- Languages offered: French or English
- Type of exam: multiple choice
Presentation of exam
The exam of the subclass 1.1.1. – Contractor for new residential buildings covered by a guarantee plan Class I, covers the following subjects:
- Guarantee plan for new residential buildings;
- Legislative, regulatory and normative framework;
- Building conception;
- Part 3 – Fire protection occupant safety and accessibility;
- Part 9 – Housing and small buildings;
- Part 10 – Existing buildings under alteration, maintenance or repair;
- Building construction.
Information sheet on exam 1.1.2
Purpose of exam
The person who succeeds the exam can act as guarantor for all construction works included in the following subclass of license : 1.1.2 Contractor for new residential buildings covered by a guarantee plan, Class II
Information on exam
- Duration: 3 h 00
- Passing grade: 60 %
- Languages offered: French or English
- Type of exam: multiple choice
Presentation of exam
The exam of the subclass 1.1.2. – Contractor for new residential buildings covered by a guarantee plan Class II, covers the following subjects:
- Guarantee plan for new residential buildings;
- Legislative, regulatory and normative framework;
- Building conception;
- Part 3 – Fire protection occupant safety and accessibility;
- Part 5 – Environmental separation;
- Part 6 – Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning;
- Part 9 – Housing and small buildings;
- Part 10 – Existing buildings under alteration, maintenance or repair;
- Building construction.
General Contractor
Our training in execution of works
Our RBQ Working out of Construction Work Exam preparation course 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. For this training we present you several drawings such as foundation, fireproof floors, load-bearing capacity of the floor, ventilation etc. to prepare you for the exam questions of Working out of construction work. 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: 40 hours
Success Rate: 100%
Included: Quebec Building Code
This exam is mandatory and required for the General Contractor license application from the Régie du bâtiment and covers the following subclasses of license:
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
If you wish to obtain a general contractor’s license and are not yet an Administration, Project Management and Security Management Guarantor, this training alone will not allow you to apply for a General Contractor license. You must make the choice of training that cover the 4 mandatory exams.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact us. It will be a pleasure to serve you!