Regulation respecting halocarbons
As of June 1, 2008, people who handle halocarbons as part
of their work must hold an environmental qualification certificate.
Halocarbons are gases used in equipment
such as refrigerating apparatuses and air conditioning systems. Mishandling
of these gases can result in damage to the ozone layer of the atmosphere.
The Government of Québec has therefore adopted this environmental
measure, which is aligned with the application of the Kyoto Protocol
on the control of greenhouse gases.
Categories of equipment and certificates
The
Regulation respecting halocarbons applies to all people whose work involves installing,
servicing, repairing or modifying equipment that uses halocarbons.
The Regulation identifies three categories of equipment. See
the information sheets for more details:
Each category of equipment is covered by a
separate environmental qualification certificate.
Agencies responsible
Emploi-Québec issues environmental qualification certificates
for all workers covered by the Regulation, except for workers
whose vocational certification falls under the responsibility of
the
Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)
See the information sheets for more details.
Eligibility criteria
To obtain an environmental qualification certificate, a worker
must:
- have successfully completed an environmental-impact awareness
training course covering the regulatory framework, environmental
impact and safe use of halocarbons;
- for certain trades, hold a certificate of qualification
or an apprenticeship card.
How to obtain the required training
The required training can be obtained in two different ways:
- The Regulation recognizes certain training and vocational
qualification programs as equivalent to the required training.
For a list, see the eligibility criteria for each certificate.
- OR
- Specific training is available through school boards across
Québec.
Application form
Click the link below to access the application form for an
environmental qualification certificate. You can also print out
a hard copy of the form at a multiservice room in a local employment
centre (CLE).
How to apply for an environmental qualification
certificate
Workers who wish to obtain an environmental qualification certificate
must submit a written request to the following address:
Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Case postale 100
Victoriaville (Québec) G6P 6S4
Phone : 1 866 393-0067
In addition to the duly completed application form, the request
must include:
- A legible photocopy of an attestation of successful completion of one of the halocarbon training courses recognized by Emploi-Québec;
- A cheque or money order for $ 35, made out to the Minister of Finance of Québec, to cover the certificate issue fee;
- For H1 (refrigerating apparatuses), a legible photocopy of the applicant’s certificate of vocational qualification or apprenticeship card.
Information
Information by phone
1 888 EMPLOIS
(1 888 367-5647)
Service outlet
Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
Case postale 100
Victoriaville (Québec) G6P 6S4
Phone : 1 866 393-0067 |
