How to Become a Floorcovering Installer in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Floorcovering installer is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“If a trade is voluntary , registering as an apprentice is optional. … Floorcovering Installer”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles.html, checked October 10, 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: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you sign by printing it out or electronically, and your employer must also sign Part C.
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“Apprenticeship Manitoba sends an email to you with the Apprenticeship 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 so it can be registered.
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“Provide documentation and register your Apprenticeship Agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba”
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You complete the required on-the-job hours and pass technical training in a classroom setting, which makes up about 20 per cent of your apprenticeship, before progressing to the next level.
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“You will participate in technical training in a classroom setting for about 20 per cent of your apprenticeship.”
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After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, you must pass the certification (final) exam, with a minimum passing grade of 70 per cent, to qualify for a 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
No separate route for this group. 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...
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“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.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- 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 Personal Contribution Fee: $425 (starting price for technical training)
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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... - Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee (7 weeks): $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee (7 weeks): $500
- Book and materials fees: $800 (varies 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... - Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 4 weeks: $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 4 weeks: $425
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 5 weeks: $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 5 weeks: $450
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 6 weeks: $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 6 weeks: $475
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 8 weeks: $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 8 weeks: $525
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 9 weeks: $522
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 9 weeks: $550
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 10 weeks: $580
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 10 weeks: $575
Requirements
Education
Apprenticeship applicants must submit education records such as a post-secondary transcript, high school diploma, Grade 12 transcripts, GED or CAEC, or state if they do not have Grade 12 or equivalent.
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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).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
Experience
Trade qualifier applicants need a minimum of 4.5 years of experience in the trade.
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“4.5 Years of Experience”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/floorcoverin...Trade qualifier applicants need 6,300 hours of experience in the trade.
Applicants must have experience in at least 70 per cent of the scope of the trade.
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“experience (skills) in at least 70 per cent scope of the trade”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Residency
You must reside in Manitoba to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier.
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“You must reside in Manitoba to challenge a Red Seal, provincial or practical certification exam.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...You must reside in Manitoba when you apply, whether as an apprentice or a trade qualifier.
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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.html
Other
Applicants must provide a letter from an employer or reference confirming they 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?
Not stated
The pages only state that certification from another province is recognized for trades requiring compulsory certification in Manitoba, and do not state how mobility applies to floorcovering installer. 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
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Exams
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certification (final) exam
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“you must pass the certification (final) exam. The minimum passing grade is 70 per cent.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice... -
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 | $16.00 | $22.40 | $31.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $17.00 | $26.00 | $43.00 | — |
Floorcovering installers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles.html · 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/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... · 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/explore-trades/trade-profiles/floorcoverin... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/manage-your-apprent... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a floorcovering installer 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?
certification (final) exam, Level Placement Exam.
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