General contractor

Choosing to take RBQ training at APECQ means not only ensuring a program of professional quality, but also benefiting from the expertise of committed and motivated specialists who will propel you towards success.

The training program to become a general contractor,is not a preparation for RBQ exams. It's a real training course with over 330 hours of tuition, enabling you not only to obtain your license, but also to become an entrepreneur.

The APECQ RBQ training program is :

• No RBQ examination
• A success rate approaching 100%
• Competent, experienced trainers
• The best quality/price ratio on the market
• Flexible evening and weekend schedules
• Support for business start-ups
• Customized payment on request

To become a general contractor, 4 modules are required:

ADMINISTRATION - ADM-APECQ

86-hour program recognized by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), to become a respondent in Administration and be exempt from the RBQ exam in this field.

This module offers 4 courses:

LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS

Aim: To acquire the basic notions of civil and commercial law as they apply to the activities of a commercial enterprise in general and to the construction sector in particular.

MANAGEMENT

Goal: Develop a global vision of the roles of the main functions in a construction company.

LABOR RELATIONS

Aim: to acquire a basic understanding of the application of regulations and structures specific to the construction sector, the system of representation for employers and employees, as well as negotiation processes and agreement rules.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Aim: to develop a structured understanding of the organization and operation of the financial management of a commercial construction company.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT ON CONSTRUCTION SITES - GSC-APECQ

A 42-hour program recognized by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), to become a respondent in "Gestion de la sécurité sur les chantiers de construction" and be exempt from the RBQ exam in this field.

This module includes 3 courses

PREVENTION MANAGEMENT

Goal: identify the legislation and tools required for sound prevention management on a worksite.

CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

Aim: to define the law on accidents at work and occupational illnesses (LATMP) and learn how to manage accident files.

SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT

Purpose: to find out how various files are handled by the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST).

PROJECT AND SITE MANAGEMENT - GPC-APECQ

144-hour program recognized by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), to become a respondent in "Gestion de projets et de chantiers" and be exempt from the RBQ exam in this field.

READING AND INTERPRETING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Aim: develop your ability to research information and develop your analytical skills in order to read and interpret project plans and specifications.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT

Goal: Acquire the tools, methods and knowledge needed to be more efficient, effective and better prepared to deal with common tasks and problems encountered in planning, organizing, directing and controlling projects on a construction site.

COST ESTIMATION AND QUOTATION

Goal: Acquire the principles and methods related to the presentation and use of tenders, bids and estimates in the construction industry.

Prerequisite: Reading and interpretation of plans and specifications.

LEGISLATIVE, NORMATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Goal: Acquire an overview of the laws and codes governing construction in Quebec in the context of carrying out construction work, and gain a better understanding of the existence, scope and basic provisions of the industry's regulatory documents in order to comply with their requirements and responsibilities.

CONSTRUCTION WORK - ETC-APECQ

A 66-hour program recognized by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), to qualify for a general contractor's license in "Exécution de travaux de construction" for subcategories 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2, 1.3. and be exempt from the RBQ exam in this field.

This module includes 3 courses:

LEGISLATIVE, NORMATIVE AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Goal: To understand the scope and role of the main stakeholders in the Regulation respecting the guarantee plan for new residential buildings, and the roles and responsibilities of the contractor.

FIRE PROTECTION

Goal: To know, understand and apply the requirements for fire protection, means of evacuation, occupant protection, sanitation and occupant accessibility, as described in the Quebec Construction Code.

EXECUTION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK

Goal: Know, understand and apply building construction requirements, from excavation to mechanical, electrical, structural, building envelope and interior finishing, in compliance with the Quebec Construction Code.