How to Become a Parts Technician in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Parts technician 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 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps, listed one-time fees $1,464
- Licensed in another province: 7 steps, listed one-time fees $200
- Trained outside Canada: 7 steps, listed one-time fees $200
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $1,464
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you sign on paper or electronically 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”
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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 your apprenticeship can be registered.
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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”
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You spend about 80 per cent of your apprenticeship working on the job, learning the knowledge and skills of the trade from a certified journeyperson and completing the required on-the-job training 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.”
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Once you have completed the required on-the-job hours, you register for and pass classroom technical training delivered by a recognized training provider before progressing to the next level.
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: $525
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: $475
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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.”
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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...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $1,464
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $1,464 | 100% |
| One-time total | $1,464 | 100% |
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 7 done
- Listed one-time fees: $200
- 6 steps without a listed fee
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You check your trade's page to find the experience requirements you must meet to be approved to take the certification exam.
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“To be approved to take the certification exam for your trade, you must meet certain requirements. Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website.”
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You complete the Trades Qualification Application form and follow its instructions.
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“Trades Qualification Application Form Complete and follow instructions.”
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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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“Declaration Form 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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“Proof of Education and Training 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
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“Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
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“Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable). Make cheque payable to: Apprenticeship Manitoba.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Application fee: $200
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Apprenticeship Manitoba verifies your declarations and documents and, if you meet the requirements, notifies you by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam.
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“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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After studying with the available supports and sample exams, you take the 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
One-time total listed: $200
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $200 | 100% |
| One-time total | $200 | 100% |
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 7 done
- Listed one-time fees: $200
- 6 steps without a listed fee
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You check your trade's page to find the experience requirements you must meet to be approved to take the certification exam.
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“To be approved to take the certification exam for your trade, you must meet certain requirements. Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
You complete the Trades Qualification Application form and follow its instructions.
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“Trades Qualification Application Form Complete and follow instructions.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
You submit as many employer or statutory declaration forms as needed to meet the trade's requirements for approval.
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“Declaration Form 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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“Proof of Education and Training 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
Source
“Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Source
“Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable). Make cheque payable to: Apprenticeship Manitoba.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Application fee: $200
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Apprenticeship Manitoba verifies your declarations and documents and, if you meet the requirements, notifies you by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam.
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“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-... -
After studying with the available supports and sample exams, you take the 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
One-time total listed: $200
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $200 | 100% |
| One-time total | $200 | 100% |
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... - Technical Training: $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: 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: 7 weeks: $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 7 weeks: $500
- 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
- Book and materials fees: $800 (vary by program and college, and range from $800 to $1,500)
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“Note: Book and materials fees vary by program and college, and range from $800 to $1,500.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/manage-your-apprent...
Requirements
Education
Apprentices must submit 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.
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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 as a trade qualifier you need 4.5 years and 8,100 hours of experience, with no additional practical exam required.
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“Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification: 4.5 Years of Experience 8,100 Hours Required No Additional Practical Exam Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/parts-techni...Your work experience must include skills 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 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/parts-techni...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?
Not stated
The pages state that Red Seal certification for any trade continues to be recognized in Manitoba, but they do not describe how a parts technician already certified in another province registers 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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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 | $17.79 | $26.37 | $32.31 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $19.17 | $26.00 | $40.00 | — |
Parts technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- 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/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier.... · 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/apprenticeship-program/manage-your-apprent... · 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/parts-techni... · 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 a parts 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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