Professions that give more points in Quebec

Here is a list of diplomas that grant you additional points under the Quebec skilled worker program.

At the university level (undergraduate and graduate programs)

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management and Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil, Construction and Transportation Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Dietetics and Nutrition
  • Food Engineering
  • Food Sciences and Technology
  • Geodesy (surveying)
  • Human Resources Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Nursing
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Social Work
  • Training of Special Education Teachers (remedial education)
  • Translation (with English and/or French)

At the technical/technological level (at least 3 years or six semesters of study)

  • 3D Animation and Image Synthesis Techniques
  • Accounting and Management Techniques
  • Aircraft Construction Techniques
  • Aircraft Maintenance Techniques
  • Animal Health Techniques
  • Applied Geology
  • Architectural Technology
  • Avionics
  • Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
  • Building Appraisal and Assessment Technology
  • Building Systems Technology
  • Business Management
  • Chemical Engineering Techniques
  • Chemical Process Techniques
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Composite Material Processing Techniques
  • Computer Science Techniques
  • Diagnostic Radiology Technology
  • Early Childhood Education Techniques
  • Food Processing and Quality Technology
  • Furniture and Cabinetmaking Techniques
  • Geomatics Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance Technology
  • Insurance and Financial Advisory Services
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Mechanical Engineering Techniques
  • Mineral Processing
  • Mining
  • Naval Architecture Technology
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Nursing
  • Office System Techniques
  • Orthotic and Orthopedic ProsthesisTechniques
  • Pharmaceutical Production Technology
  • Physical Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Plastics Transformation Techniques
  • Professional Music and Song Techniques
  • Radiation Oncology Technology
  • Respiratory Therapy Techniques
  • Restaurant Management
  • Social Work Techniques
  • Special Care Counselling Techniques
  • Transportation Logistics Techniques

At the high-school vocational level (minimum hours or years of study in brackets)

  • Accounting (1,350 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Agricultural Mechanics (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Aircraft Mechanical Assembly (DVS – 1,185 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Aircraft Structural Assembly (975 hours / 1 year)
  • Automobile Mechanics (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Automotive Body Repair and Repainting (1590 hours / 2 years)
  • Cabinetmaking (1,650 hours / 2 years)
  • Cable and Circuit Assembly (945 hours / 1 year)
  • Calorifugeage (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Carpentry and Woodworking (1,350 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Commercial and Residential Painting (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Computer Support (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Concrete Preparation and Finishing (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Construction Machine Mechanics (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Construction Machine Operation (1095 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Decorative Upholstering (1,350 hours - 1.5 years)
  • Dental Assistance (1,500 hours / 2 years)
  • Fire Protection Mechanics (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Flexible Pavement Installation (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Food and Beverage Services (960 hours / 1 year)
  • Glass Products Assembly and Installation (1,350 hours / 1.5 years
  • Health, Assistance, and Nursing (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Heavy Road Equipment Mechanics (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Home Care (975 hours / 1 year)
  • Industrial Construction and Maintenance Mechanics (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Industrial Design (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Installation and Maintenance of Security Systems (1,485 hours / 2 years)
  • Installation and Repair of Telecommunications Equipment (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Machining Techniques (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Masonry: Bricklaying (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Metal Structure and Metalworking Manufacturing (1,350 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Moulding (1,500 hours / 2 years)
  • Moulding Machine Set-up and Operation (1,350 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Ore Extraction (930 hours / 1 year)
  • Pastry Making (1,350 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Pharmacy Technical Assistant (1,230 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Plumbing and Heating (1,500 hours / 2 years)
  • Precision Sheet Metal Work (1,275 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Production Equipment Operation (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Professional Cooking (1,350 hours / 1.5 years)
  • Refrigeration (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Residential and Commercial Drafting (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Retail Butchery (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Sale of Fishery Products (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Sheet Metal Work (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Stationary Machine Mechanics (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Surveying and Topography (1,800 hours / 2 years)
  • Use of Composite Materials (900 hours / 1 year)
  • Welding and Fitting (1,800 hours / 2 years)

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