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OIQ Professional Exam (Examen professionnel)

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OIQ Canada Engineering Licensure Exams License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Professional System and the OIQYou are here

Learn the Code des professions, the OIQ structure, continuing education, and members' obligations.

5
hours
2

Ethics and the Code de déontologie

Practise ethical decision-making and master duties to the public, clients, and the profession.

9
hours
3

Laws and Regulations

Study the Engineers Act, reserved activities, inspection, discipline, and illegal practice.

7
hours
4

Standards of Professional Practice

Review engineering documents, contracts, supervision, records, projects, risk, and intellectual property.

9
hours
Estimated total study time
30 hours
That's about 3 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the OIQ Exam Exam?

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Age
Education
Engineering degree giving access to the permit, or an equivalence recognized by the OIQ, before enrolling in the Professional Admission Program.
Experience
The practical component of the Professional Admission Program totals 24 months of full-time supervised practice; the exam belongs to the theoretical component.
Additional Requirements
  • •Required of candidates to the engineering profession (CEP) and temporary restrictive permit (TRP) holders.
  • •The exam is written in French, except in situations authorized by the OIQ.
  • •Registration is required at least one month before the chosen exam date.

OIQ Exam Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for many candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

A candidate who fails has one retake upon paying the prescribed fees; after failing the retake, the candidate must complete the theoretical training again before re-registering (r. 7.01, s. 12). A review of the marking can be requested within 30 days of being informed of the failure, with fees (s. 10).

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeSet by the OIQ fee schedule; varies by CEP or TRP status
Application FeeProfessional Admission Program fees are billed separately by the OIQ
Total Estimated CostExam fee plus Professional Admission Program costs set by the OIQ
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Reported exam pass rate: OIQ does not publish an official pass-rate figure for the professional exam; the passing grade is 60%.. These figures describe exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep user outcomes. Check the exam sponsor’s website for published statistics.

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What You'll Study

11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

OIQ Exam Exam Details

OIQ Professional Exam (Examen professionnel)

Administered by Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Official Source
60% (passing grade set by the OIQ)
Passing Score
Approximately
Questions
3
Hours
Fees vary by status (CEP or temporary restrictive permit); a TRP holder's first attempt is free (see the OIQ fee schedule)
Exam Fee
Study time: OIQ suggests about 25 to 30 hours of preparation
Prerequisites: CEPs must complete the four mandatory online modules (30-hour theoretical training) of the Professional Admission Program; TRP holders must complete the French-language preparatory training path
Valid for: Results are emailed within 30 days; passing the exam is one of the requirements for the Quebec engineer's permit

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) content outline

Professional System, the OIQ, Social Role and Professional DevelopmentNot published

Part 1 of the OIQ study document: how the Quebec professional system works (Code des professions, Office des professions, the OIQ) and the duty to keep competencies up to date (mandatory continuing education).

Ethics, Professional Conduct and ProfessionalismNot published

Part 2: ethics and decision-making, the Code de déontologie des ingénieurs, integrity, independence and disinterestedness, the reserved title of engineer, and the values and duties of professionalism.

Applicable Laws and RegulationsNot published

Part 3: the legal framework of engineering, the Engineers Act and reserved activities, professional inspection, the disciplinary process, and measures against illegal practice.

Standards of Professional PracticeNot published

Part 4: engineering documents and authentication, contracts, works supervision and certificates of compliance, record keeping, project analysis, design and operations support, intellectual property, risk management, project management, and team synergy.

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