Licensing guide · Manitoba

How to Become a Glazier in Manitoba

Last checked 6 sources checkedNOC 73111

Do you need certification?

Certification is voluntary

Glazier is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.

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“Some trades in Manitoba require you to be certified; these are known as compulsory certification trades. Other trades are voluntary.”

From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier...., checked October 11, 2026.

At a glance

Licence status
Voluntary certification See the source
Routes
Annual fees
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba

Your roadmap

Every route is listed. Follow the one that matches where you trained.

Trained in Canada

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

  1. You receive the Apprenticeship Agreement by email from Apprenticeship Manitoba and sign it on paper or electronically, and your employer signs Part C.

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

    Source
    “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).”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...

  3. You work on the job for about 80 per cent of your apprenticeship, learning the knowledge and skills of the trade from a certified journeyperson.

    Source
    “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.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...

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

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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. After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, you must pass the certification (final) exam with a minimum grade of 70 per cent to earn your Certificate of Qualification.

    Source
    “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

3 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total.

4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Official page for this route

Licensed in another province

  • 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
  • 5 steps without a listed fee

  1. You complete and follow the instructions on the Trades Qualification Application form.

    Source
    “Trades Qualification Application Form - Complete and follow instructions.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  2. You submit as many employer or statutory declaration forms as needed to meet the trade's requirements for approval.

    Source
    “Submit as many declaration forms as needed in order to meet the trade’s requirements for approval.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  3. You provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.

    Source
    “Proof of Education and Training - Provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  4. You include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to have your application assessed.

    Source
    “Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable). - Make cheque payable to: Apprenticeship Manitoba.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  5. If you meet the requirements, you are notified by email that you have been approved to challenge the certification exam and accepted as a trade qualifier.

    Source
    “If you meet the requirements, you will be notified via email that you have been approved to challenge the certification exam and you are accepted as a trade qualifier.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  6. You study using the supports and sample exams and then take your certification exam, which must be written in Manitoba.

    Source
    “Note: Trades qualification certification exams must be written in Manitoba.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

Listed fees for this route

1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.

5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Official page for this route

Trained outside Canada

  • 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
  • 5 steps without a listed fee

  1. You complete and follow the instructions on the Trades Qualification Application form.

    Source
    “Trades Qualification Application Form - Complete and follow instructions.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  2. You submit as many employer or statutory declaration forms as needed to meet the trade's requirements for approval.

    Source
    “Submit as many declaration forms as needed in order to meet the trade’s requirements for approval.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  3. You provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.

    Source
    “Proof of Education and Training - Provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  4. You include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to have your application assessed.

    Source
    “Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable). - Make cheque payable to: Apprenticeship Manitoba.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  5. If you meet the requirements, you are notified by email that you have been approved to challenge the certification exam and accepted as a trade qualifier.

    Source
    “If you meet the requirements, you will be notified via email that you have been approved to challenge the certification exam and you are accepted as a trade qualifier.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

  6. You study using the supports and sample exams and then take your certification exam, which must be written in Manitoba.

    Source
    “Note: Trades qualification certification exams must be written in Manitoba.”
    gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...

Listed fees for this route

1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.

5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Official page for this route

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.

Requirements

Conditions the regulator sets on top of the roadmap steps.

Education

  • Apprenticeship applicants must submit a copy of their education records, such as a post-secondary transcript, high school diploma, Grade 12 transcripts, GED or CAEC certificate, or equivalent, or state if they do not have Grade 12 or equivalent education.

    Source
    “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

  • Trade qualification applicants 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.

    Source
    “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-...

  • Trade qualifiers for glazier need six years of experience and 10,800 hours, and no additional practical exam is required.

    Source
    “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/glazier.html

Residency

Already licensed in another province?

Direct transfer

If you have received Red Seal certification for a trade, it will continue to be recognized in Manitoba.

Source
“If you have received Red Seal certification for any trade (voluntary or compulsory certification), it will continue to be recognized in Manitoba.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier....

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba

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Credential assessment

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Exams

Language tests

Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba

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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

Job Bank figures for NOC 73111, Glaziers. Wages for 2023-2024 in Canadian dollars an hour; outlook for 2025-2027.

Job Bank wages and outlook in Manitoba and Canada
WhereLowMedianHighOutlook
Manitoba — — — Limited (2 of 5)
Canada $22.00 $30.16 $43.09 —

Wages in every province and territory

Glaziers in other provinces and territories

Regulated in all 12 other jurisdictions checked so far. The rules differ from one place to the next.

Compare glazier licensing across Canada

Sources checked

Pages read on October 11, 2026.

  1. Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier.... · fetched October 10, 2026
  2. Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... · fetched October 10, 2026
  3. Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice... · fetched October 10, 2026
  4. Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... · fetched October 10, 2026
  5. Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/glazier.html · fetched October 10, 2026
  6. Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html · fetched October 10, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do you need a licence to work as a glazier 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, Red Seal exam.

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