How many questions are on the bricklayer-mason exam (CCQ)?

The CCQ qualification examination for bricklayer-mason has 60 multiple-choice questions and is three hours long; each question is worth 1 point and the required passing grade is 60% (CCQ, Information sheet — Bricklayer-Mason Examination, consulted October 18, 2026).

The exam covers: types of bricks and blocks, mortars (types, proportions, mixing), laying techniques (brick, concrete blocks, stone), joints and repointing, foundations and retaining walls, blueprint reading, and Quebec Construction Code standards for masonry.

The registration fee for the qualification exam is published by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ). Practical preparation is recommended.