1.4 - Roads and pipelines contractor

Subcategory 1.4 (Roads and sewer and water mains) is a specialty attached to the general contractor licence. It authorizes a business to carry out or have carried out specific civil engineering work, such as the construction of roads, public roadways, sewers, water mains, pipelines and railway works.

Since 1.4 falls under the general contractor licence, you must pass several exams. You will first have to pass the core exams (Administration, Safety management on construction sites, and Project and job site management). Then you will have to pass the specific Execution of construction work (ETC) exam for subcategory 1.4.

As a general contractor holding subcategory 1.4, you are authorized to carry out work under several other subcategories, provided it is part of your civil engineering project. This includes concrete (3.1), masonry (4.1), steel (5.1) and wood (6.1) structures. You can also subcontract work on submerged civil engineering structures (1.6).

The exam specific to subcategory 1.4 is based on the RBQ competency profile. You will be assessed on your technical ability to

• Understand in depth the work to be done (excavation and grading, sewer and water mains, paving, etc.).
• Explain the concepts and technical terms related to civil engineering job sites.
• Master the fields of application specific to road and underground engineering.
• Know and apply the Building Act and the regulations in force on safety and compliance.

Whatever type of training you choose, 100 % online, in class or via Zoom, you always benefit from the RBQ educational support provided by our RBQ instructors. Their role goes beyond teaching the material: they are available to answer your questions, guide you and help you better understand the essential concepts.

With our online training platform, contacting the instructors is quick and easy, directly from your student portal through the built-in messaging. You can get support for your contractor training, whether for a general question or a clarification about a specific course.

This ongoing educational support considerably reduces the stress of the RBQ exams and increases your chances of success, letting you move forward with clear, professional and prompt answers instead of lingering in uncertainty.

• Rest assured that you are never alone in your dealings with the RBQ. The RBQ support offered by GSC is available to you as a member and continues until you obtain your licence, and throughout your journey afterwards.

Our team provides human, accessible and ongoing support, in particular for:

• your RBQ exam application;
• scheduling or retaking an exam;
• following up on your file;
• communicating with the RBQ, when needed.

This RBQ support is included according to your GSC membership status, so you can move forward with peace of mind, avoid mistakes and complete your steps with confidence.

Advantages of taking a course with GSC

By choosing Groupe GSC, you get quality RBQ training designed specifically for construction contractors and aligned with RBQ requirements.

Here are the main advantages of our RBQ courses:

Flexibility

• Courses offered online, in class or by Zoom, according to your schedule and constraints.

Personalized support

• Human, ongoing support before, during and after the training.
• Help with exams, administrative steps and understanding the material.

Exclusive member benefits

• RBQ licence surety bond included (depending on the membership).
• Discounts with many partners in the construction industry.
• Free consultation time with our team or one of our many partner professionals.

Recognized expertise and a unique network

• Courses developed by construction experts.
• Access to a network of more than 7,000 active members, encouraging sharing, opportunities and comprehensive support, well beyond training alone.

Thanks to this complete approach, our RBQ general contractor courses are not limited to passing the exams: they let you build your business on solid, compliant and lasting foundations.