How to Become a Gasfitter - Class A in Manitoba

• 2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total
• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Sign the Apprenticeship Agreement

   Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you sign and your employer also signs.

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   “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”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
2. Register your Apprenticeship Agreement

   You submit your education records, documentation of related work or educational experience, and the signed Apprenticeship Agreement to Apprenticeship Manitoba.

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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...
3. Complete on-the-job hours

   You work on the job for about 80 per cent of your apprenticeship, learning from a certified journeyperson and completing the required on-the-job hours for each level.

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   “You will spend about 80 per cent of your apprenticeship working on the job. Here you will learn the knowledge and skills for your trade from a certified journeyperson. Each trade has a minimum number of on-the-job training hours required for each level.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
4. Complete technical training

   After completing the required on-the-job hours, you register for and pass technical training delivered by a recognized training provider before progressing to the next level.

   • 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)
     Source

     “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...
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   “Once you have completed the required number of on-the-job hours, you can register for technical training delivered by a recognized technical training provider. You need to complete and pass the technical training before progressing to the next level.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
5. Pass the certification exam

   After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, you 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...
6. Obtain the gas licence

   After receiving the Certificate of Qualification, you must obtain the additional mandatory Commercial (A) gas licence.

   Source

   “Commercial (A) or Domestic (B) Gas licence Additional mandatory licence to be obtained after receiving the Certificate of Qualification.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/gasfitter.html

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1. Have your certification recognized

   If you hold certification from another Canadian province or territory for a trade requiring compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification is 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.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...

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1. Apply for a work permit

   If you are not yet a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must apply for a work permit before you can register your apprenticeship agreement.

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   “Yes, but you must apply for a work permit. If you have a work permit you can register your apprenticeship agreement and become an apprentice.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/faqs.html
2. Provide the Authorization Letter

   You must provide the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada to Apprenticeship Manitoba before you can register for technical training while on a work permit.

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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.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html

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