How to Become an Automotive Service Technician in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Automotive service technician is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“An automotive service technician diagnoses malfunctions in automobiles, buses and trucks and repairs them.”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/automotive-s..., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you can sign on paper or electronically, and your employer must also sign Part C.
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“Sign the Apprenticeship Agreement - Apprenticeship Manitoba sends an email to you with the Apprenticeship Agreement - you can print out the agreement and sign it, or electronically sign the agreement - your employer must also sign Part C of the agreement”
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You submit your education records, documentation of related work or educational experience, and the signed Apprenticeship Agreement to Apprenticeship Manitoba to register it.
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“Provide documentation and register your Apprenticeship Agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba Follow instructions on your Apprenticeship Agreement to submit: - a copy of your education records (post-secondary transcript, or high school diploma, and/or Grade 12 transcripts, GED certificate/ Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC), or equivalent).”
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You complete the required on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams according to the Act and your trade's regulation or by-law, and pay the personal contribution fees towards tuition.
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“complete on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams according to The Apprenticeship and Certification Act and for your specific trade regulation or by-law. - pay the personal contribution fees towards tuition and other applicable fees”
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Once you have completed all levels and apprenticeship requirements, you must pass the certification exam with a minimum grade of 70 per cent to earn your Certificate of Qualification.
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“Once you’ve completed all levels and apprenticeship requirements for your program, you must pass the certification (final) exam. The minimum passing grade is 70 per cent.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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If you hold certification from elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized.
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“If you have received certification elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized.”
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Trained outside Canada
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Before you can register for technical training while on a work permit, you must provide the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada to Apprenticeship Manitoba.
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“You are required to provide the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada to Apprenticeship Manitoba before you will be able to register for technical training while on a work-permit.”
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Once you have your Authorization Letter, you contact your Apprenticeship Training Coordinator, who will help you register for technical training.
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“Once you have obtained your Authorization Letter, contact your Apprenticeship Training Coordinator and they will assist you with being able to register for technical training.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
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- Level Placement Exam: $200
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“Level Placement Exam $200”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - NSF Cheque Service Fee: $20
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“NSF Cheque Service Fee $20”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - Technical Training: $425 (starting at)
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“Technical Training (click link for full fee breakdown) Starting at $425”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - Book and materials fees: $800 (vary by program and technical training provider)
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“Book and materials fees vary by program and technical training provider and range from $800 to $1,500.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
Requirements
Education
When registering your Apprenticeship Agreement you must submit a copy of your education records, or state in your application if you do not have Grade 12 or equivalent education.
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“a copy of your education records (post-secondary transcript, or high school diploma, and/or Grade 12 transcripts, GED certificate/ Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC), or equivalent). NOTE: If you do not have Grade 12 or equivalent education, state this in your application.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
Experience
To qualify as a trade qualifier you must have a minimum number of years and hours working in the trade and experience in at least 70 per cent of the scope of the trade.
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“You must have: - a minimum number of years working in the trade - a minimum number of hours working in the trade - experience (skills) in at least 70 per cent scope of the trade”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...For automotive service technician trade qualification, six years of experience and 10,800 hours are required, with no additional practical exam required.
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“Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification: 6 Years of Experience 10,800 Hours Required No Additional Practical Exam Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/automotive-s...
Residency
You must reside in Manitoba when you apply, whether as an apprentice or as a trade qualifier challenging the certification exam.
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“Whether you plan to be an apprentice, or plan to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier, you must reside in Manitoba when you apply.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.htmlYou must reside in Manitoba to challenge a Red Seal, provincial or practical certification exam.
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“Important: You must reside in Manitoba to challenge a Red Seal, provincial or practical certification exam.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Other
You must provide a letter from an employer or reference confirming your experience as proof that you meet the experience requirements.
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“As part of your application, you must provide a letter from an employer or reference as a form of proof that you meet the experience requirements for your trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you have received certification elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized. Source
“If you have received certification elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Credential assessment
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Exams
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Level Placement Exam
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“Level Placement Exam $200”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $27.50 | $40.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $19.00 | $29.89 | $43.27 | — |
Automotive service technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Certification required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare automotive service technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/automotive-s... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an automotive service technician in Manitoba?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Manitoba. Certification is managed by Apprenticeship Manitoba.
Which exams are required?
Level Placement Exam.
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