How to Become a Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Marine and outdoor power equipment technician is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Voluntary designated trades means tradespeople are not required to be an apprentice or journeyperson to work in the trade.”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/employers/hiring-apprentices.html, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps (2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 7 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Trained outside Canada: 7 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 5 done
- 2 fees depend on your situation and are not in the total
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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You work with an employer so that together you can complete and sign an Apprenticeship Agreement.
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“your employer must also sign Part C of the agreement”
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you sign by printing or electronically signing it.
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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 to register it.
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“Provide documentation and register your Apprenticeship Agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba”
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You complete the on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams required by the Act and your trade's regulation or by-law.
- 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...
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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.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr... - Technical Training: $425 (starting at)
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After completing 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
2 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.
Licensed in another province
0 of 7 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 6 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 1.8 months (only 1 of 7 steps state a time)
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You visit your trade's page to find the requirements listed for trade qualification in your trade.
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“Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website. Click on the trades qualification tab to find the requirements listed for your trade.”
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You complete the Trades Qualification Application form and follow its instructions.
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“Complete and follow instructions. Trades Qualification Application”
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You submit as many employer or statutory declaration forms as needed to meet the trade's requirements for approval.
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“Submit as many declaration forms as needed in order to meet the trade’s requirements for approval.”
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You provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.
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“Provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.”
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You include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to have your application assessed.
- Application fee: $200 (non-refundable)
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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable). Make cheque payable to: Apprenticeship Manitoba.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Application fee: $200 (non-refundable)
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If you meet the requirements, you will be notified by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier.
Time: 8 weeksTime source
“Applications take up to eight weeks to process after payment and all documents are received.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...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.”
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You study using the supports and sample exams and then take your certification exam, which must be written in Manitoba.
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“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.
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 7 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 6 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 1.8 months (only 1 of 7 steps state a time)
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You visit your trade's page to find the requirements listed for trade qualification in your trade.
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“Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website. Click on the trades qualification tab to find the requirements listed for your trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
You complete the Trades Qualification Application form and follow its instructions.
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“Complete and follow instructions. Trades Qualification Application”
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You submit as many employer or statutory declaration forms as needed to meet the trade's requirements for approval.
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“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-... -
You provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.
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“Provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
You include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to have your application assessed.
- Application fee: $200 (non-refundable)
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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable). Make cheque payable to: Apprenticeship Manitoba.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Application fee: $200 (non-refundable)
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If you meet the requirements, you will be notified by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier.
Time: 8 weeksTime source
“Applications take up to eight weeks to process after payment and all documents are received.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...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-... -
You study using the supports and sample exams and then take your certification exam, which must be written in Manitoba.
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“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.
6 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...
Requirements
Experience
To challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier you must have 4.5 years and 8,100 hours of experience working in the trade.
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“Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification: 4.5 Years of Experience 8,100 Hours Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/marine-and-o...You 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.
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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 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/marine-and-o...
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages state that Red Seal certification is recognized in Manitoba, but do not state how someone licensed in another province registers in this voluntary trade. 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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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
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Marines and outdoor power equipment technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare marine and outdoor power equipment technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- 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/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/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier.... · 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/explore-trades/trade-profiles/marine-and-o... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a marine and outdoor power equipment 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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