How to Become an Industrial Mechanic (millwright) in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Industrial mechanic (millwright) 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. … Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles.html, 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: 4 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 and your employer must sign.
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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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Submit your education records, documentation of related work or educational experience, and the signed Apprenticeship Agreement to Apprenticeship Manitoba.
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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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Complete the on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams required by the Act and your trade's regulation or by-law.
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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.”
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After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, pass the certification (final) exam 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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- 1 step without a listed fee
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If you hold Red Seal certification for the trade, it continues to be recognized in Manitoba.
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“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....
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 1.4 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)
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Review the work experience form for your trade on the Apprenticeship Manitoba website to determine whether you are eligible to write the qualification exam.
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“Determine if you have the work experience, training, knowledge and skills required to be eligible to write the qualification exam by reviewing the work experience form for your trade on the Apprenticeship Manitoba website.”
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Submit your trades qualification application with your completed work experience form, employer letters and copies of previous trades certification if you meet all exam requirements.
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“Submit to Apprenticeship Manitoba your trades qualification application (along with your completed work experience form, employer letter(s) and copies of previous trades certification) only if you meet all requirements to write the qualification exam in your trade.”
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Wait for Apprenticeship Manitoba to review your application, which typically takes about six weeks; approval makes you eligible to write the exam.
Time: 6 weeksTime source
“Wait for a reply from Apprenticeship Manitoba (application review typically takes about six weeks).”
immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupationsSource
“Wait for a reply from Apprenticeship Manitoba (application review typically takes about six weeks). Approval of your application means you are eligible to write the exam.”
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As a trade qualifier, challenge the certification exam for your trade to earn your Certificate of Qualification.
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“Trade qualifiers challenge the certification exam for their trade to earn their Certificate of Qualification.”
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.
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: $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 (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... - Book and materials fees: $1,500 (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...
Requirements
Education
Apprentices must submit a copy of their education records, such as a post-secondary transcript, high school diploma, Grade 12 transcripts, GED certificate or Canadian Adult Education Credential, 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). 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 challenge the certification exam through trades qualification, you need six years of experience and 9,600 hours.
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“Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification: 6 Years of Experience 9,600 Hours Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/industrial-m...
Residency
You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.
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“You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/industrial-m...You must reside in Manitoba when you apply, whether as an apprentice or as 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
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you have received Red Seal certification for the 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
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Exams
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certification (final) exam
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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.”
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Red Seal exam
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“You can apply as a trade qualifier to challenge the Red Seal exam free of charge through the Military Credential Recognition Process as noted below.”
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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 | $24.00 | $35.00 | $50.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $24.00 | $37.00 | $52.00 | — |
Industrial mechanics (millwright) in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- 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
Compare industrial mechanic (millwright) licensing across Canada
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/employers/hiring-apprentices.html · 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/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier.... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Regulated Occupations | Manitoba Immigration immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupations · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/industrial-m... · fetched October 10, 2026
- 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 an industrial mechanic (millwright) 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, Red Seal exam, Level Placement Exam.
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