For the standard vocational-training pathway, people becoming electricians in Quebec complete the provincial program known as DEP Électricité (code 5295) in French, or DEP Electricity (code 5795) in English. Both are 1,800 hours, run about 17 months full-time, and lead into the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) apprenticeship system.
Greater Montreal — defined here as the island of Montréal plus Laval and Longueuil — offers both public and private vocational training centres that deliver this program. The public network delivers the DEP tuition-free for eligible Quebec residents, with English-language delivery available on the West Island through the Lester-B.-Pearson School Board. Private delivery is available through Institut technique Aviron.
Looking for an electrician college in Montreal? Quebec delivers electrician training primarily through vocational training centres (CFPs) and private vocational institutions, not through CEGEP colleges.
Current as of October 2026. Program availability, intakes, schedules, and fees can change — verify with the training centre before applying.
Electrician Courses & Programs in Montreal
The DEP is the standard provincial program for the construction-electrician pathway. The curriculum, hours, and competencies are set provincially by the Ministère de l’Éducation; the main differences between centres are language of instruction, schedule, intake dates, and fee structure for private centres and international applicants.
Program at a glance
Code
5295 (French) / 5795 (English)
Length
1,800 hours, ~17 months full-time
Credential
Diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) in Électricité / Electricity
Tuition
Tuition-free for eligible Quebec residents in the public network; private centres and international applicants may have different fees
Next step
Apply to the CCQ for an Apprentice Competency Certificate (CCA), subject to CCQ eligibility and the required employment guarantee
The English (5795) and French (5295) versions follow the corresponding provincial curriculum and lead to the same electrician apprenticeship pathway.
Electrician Schools & Training Centres in Greater Montreal
Our Quebec directory below lists every training centre offering the electrician DEP across the province. Use the search box to filter by city — type “Montréal”, “Laval”, or “Longueuil” to narrow the list to Greater Montreal.
💡 Tip: Type a city name in the search box to filter.
Montréal 5 schools
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Career Development Services (CDS)
Verdun
Public
EN
|
Variable (RAC pathway) | By appointment (RAC pathway) | ||
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CIMME – Centre intégré de mécanique de métallurgie et d’électricité
LaSalle
Public
FR
|
1800 heures sur 16 mois | 1,800 h | Inscriptions 2×/an (hiver + fin été); attente ~1-1.5 an | |
|
École des métiers de la construction de Montréal (EMCM)
Montréal
Public
FR
|
$990 | 1 800 heures (environ 16 mois) | 1,800 h | 9 nov 2026; 16 nov 2026 (soir); 18 jan 2027; 25 jan 2027 (soir); 15 mars 2027; 10 mai 2027 |
|
Institut technique Aviron de Montréal (Campus 5460)
Ville Mont-Royal
Private
EN + FR
|
1,800 hours (~17 months) | 1,800 h | 2 sept 2026 (full); 10 nov 2026; 2 fév 2027 (evening); 8 mars 2027; 12 mai 2027 | |
|
Pearson Electrotechnology Centre (PEC)
Lachine
Public
EN
|
1800 hours (~16 months) | 1,800 h | Via admissionfp.com — 2–3 year wait list |
Montérégie 4 schools
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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C.F.P. Pierre-Dupuy
Longueuil
Public
FR
|
1800 heures | 1,800 h | ||
|
C.F.P. Sorel-Tracy (Centre Bernard-Gariépy)
Sorel-Tracy
Public
FR
|
Not extracted (PDF-linked on page) | 1800 heures sur ~18 mois | 1,800 h | 28 septembre 2026; 25 janvier 2027 |
|
École professionnelle de Saint-Hyacinthe
Saint-Hyacinthe
Public
FR
|
$630 | 1800 heures sur ~24 mois | 1,800 h | Automne + hiver (via admissionfp.com) |
|
École professionnelle des métiers – Édifice Laurier
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Public
FR
|
Not published |
Capitale-Nationale 2 schools
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aviron Québec Collège Technique
Québec
Private
FR
|
Not published | |||
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ÉMOICQ
Québec
Public
FR
|
$428 | 1507 heures sur 16 mois (per school); 1800 heures per official DEP | 1,800 h | Automne 2026 (EA2026); Hiver 2027 (EH2027) |
Chaudière-Appalaches 2 schools
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.F.P. Gabriel-Rousseau
Lévis
Public
FR
|
$760 | 1800 heures sur ~18 mois (30 h/sem) | 1,800 h | Août 2026; Octobre 2026; Janvier 2027; Mars 2027 |
|
CIMIC – Centre intégré de mécanique industrielle de la Chaudière
Saint-Georges
Public
FR
|
$4,321,518,453,221,920,079,872 | 1800 heures (~2 ans; possibilité 1,5 an) | 1,800 h | 27 août 2026; 30 sept 2026; départs réguliers août/sept/avril |
Estrie 2 schools
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.F.P. 24-Juin
Sherbrooke
Public
FR
|
$1,080 | 1800 heures sur 2 ans (jour) | 1,800 h | Août 2027; Janvier 2028; Août 2028 (dates TBD) |
|
CRIF – Centre régional intégré de formation
Granby
Public
FR
|
1800 heures (26-30 h/sem, ~1 an scolaire) | 1,800 h | 31 août 2026 |
Laurentides 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Centre d’études professionnelles Saint-Jérôme
Saint-Jérôme
Public
FR
|
Not extracted (PDF-linked on page) | 1800 heures sur 60 semaines (30 h/sem) | 1,800 h | Day 7h55-15h05; Evening 15h10-22h15 (via AdmissionFP) |
Lanaudière 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.F.P. des Moulins
Terrebonne
Public
FR
|
$51,515 | 1800 heures sur 16 mois | 1,800 h | Cohortes 2027-2028 (jour et soir); voir page |
Laval 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.F.P. Le Chantier
Laval
Public
FR
|
$100,158 | 1800 heures sur ~22 mois (30 h/sem, jour) | 1,800 h | Cohorte ELEC26-27B (date TBD) |
Mauricie 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.F.P. Qualitech
Trois-Rivières
Public
FR
|
1800 heures sur 2 ans | 1,800 h |
Centre-du-Québec 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.F.P. Paul-Rousseau
Drummondville
Public
FR
|
1800 heures sur 19 mois | 1,800 h |
Outaouais 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CFP des Portages-de-l’Outaouais – Asticou
Gatineau
Public
FR
|
1800 heures sur 67 semaines | 1,800 h |
Bas-Saint-Laurent 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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C.F.P. Pavillon-de-l’Avenir
Rivière-du-Loup
Public
FR
|
1800 heures sur 2 ans (28 h/sem) | 1,800 h |
Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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C.F.P. Jonquière – Édifice du Royaume
Jonquière
Public
FR
|
~1800 heures sur 16 mois | 1,800 h |
Côte-Nord 2 schools
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CFP de l’Estuaire
Baie-Comeau
Public
FR
|
1800 heures (formule modulaire) | 1,800 h | ||
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CFP de Sept-Îles
Sept-Îles
Public
FR
|
1800 heures | 1,800 h |
Gaspésie – Îles-de-la-Madeleine 2 schools
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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C.F. de La Côte-de-Gaspé
Gaspé
Public
FR
|
1800 heures | 1,800 h | ||
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CFP Bonaventure
Bonaventure
Public
FR
|
$912,001 | 1800 heures sur 2 ans (900 h/an) | 1,800 h |
Abitibi-Témiscamingue 1 school
| School | Tuition | Length | Total hours | Next cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Centre Polymétier
Rouyn-Noranda
Public
FR
|
$71,325 | 1800 heures sur 15 mois | 1,800 h |
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Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by age and educational background. In general, applicants may qualify through:
- A Secondary School Diploma or recognized equivalent
- Specific Secondary IV prerequisites in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics
- For applicants aged 18 or older, the applicable functional prerequisites (General Development Test and specific prerequisite testing)
Each training centre sets its own admission schedule and intake dates. Check the individual school listing for its current requirements.
⚠ Important — Apprenticeship training credit
The CCQ may grant partial apprenticeship training credit to graduates of the recognized electrician DEP. Your individual apprenticeship record determines the final number of hours required — confirm the current credit calculation with the CCQ when you apply for your apprentice competency certificate
How to become an electrician in Montreal
The DEP is step one. The full construction-electrician pathway in Quebec:
1
Complete the DEP (1,800 h, ~17 months).
2
Secure a job guarantee — at least 150 hours of guaranteed work from a CCQ-registered employer, spread over no more than 3 consecutive months (the current CCQ requirement for the standard graduate route).
3
Apply to the CCQ for your Apprentice Competency Certificate (CCA) — subject to eligibility.
4
Apprentice for 8,000 hours — four periods of 2,000 hours each, accumulated on the job. Note: the CCQ may credit a portion of the DEP toward this total; your individual record determines the remainder.
5
Become eligible for the CCQ qualification exam after completing at least 85% of the apprenticeship. Apprentices may also choose to finish 100% first.
6
Receive your Compagnon Competency Certificate (CCC) — you’re a journeyperson.
7
(Optional) Red Seal endorsement — the Red Seal supports mobility, but regulatory requirements in each destination province or territory still apply.
Timelines vary. The DEP takes about 17 months, and the apprenticeship is measured in hours, not calendar years — how quickly an apprentice reaches journeyperson status depends on how consistently they accumulate work hours.
2024 CCQ Journeyperson Earnings
$86,336
Average annual earnings for journeyperson electricians who worked more than 500 hours in 2024. Includes premiums, overtime, and certain vacation/holiday payments. Excludes earnings from work outside the construction-industry collective agreements. Source: Commission de la construction du Québec, 2024.
→ Read the full guide: How to Become an Electrician in Quebec
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does electrician school cost in Montreal?
In the public network, the DEP is tuition-free for eligible Quebec residents — students may still have costs for personal equipment, clothing, supplies, and other applicable fees. Private vocational centres such as Institut technique Aviron may charge tuition and other fees; costs depend on the student’s status and the centre’s current fee schedule. Check the individual school listing for the current amount.
How long is the electrician program in Montreal?
1,800 hours, which works out to about 17 months full-time. Part-time and evening schedules are available at some centres and take longer.
Can I study electrician training in English in Montreal?
Yes. English-language delivery of the DEP (code 5795) is available in Greater Montreal through Pearson Electrotechnology Centre and Career Development Services (both Lester-B.-Pearson School Board) on the West Island, and through Institut technique Aviron. The French DEP (code 5295) is the standard version offered across the public network.
Do I need to speak French to work as an electrician in Montreal?
You can complete the DEP in English at the centres above. For working in Quebec, French is an important practical skill — French is the normal and usual language of work in Quebec under the province’s language legislation. The CCQ qualification exam is available in French, English, or bilingual format.
What are the admission requirements?
Generally a Secondary School Diploma or recognized equivalent, or specific Secondary IV prerequisites in language, second language, and mathematics. Applicants 18 or older may also qualify through functional prerequisites. Requirements vary by school — check the individual listing.
How much of the apprenticeship remains after the DEP?
The CCQ may credit a portion of recognized DEP training hours toward the 8,000-hour apprenticeship requirement. The actual credit calculation and remaining hours are confirmed by the CCQ when you register as an apprentice. Confirm the current rule with the CCQ before planning your timeline.
What’s the CCQ?
The Commission de la construction du Québec regulates construction trades in Quebec. For construction work covered by the CCQ system, the appropriate apprentice or journeyperson competency certificate is required to work on site.
Can I use my Quebec electrician qualification in other provinces?
A qualified Quebec compagnon may pursue the Red Seal endorsement by writing the interprovincial exam. The Red Seal supports mobility across Canada, but workers should confirm the current requirements of the province or territory where they plan to work.