How to Become a Recreation Vehicle Service Technician in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Recreation vehicle service technician is a compulsory trade in Manitoba. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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- Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
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“Additional Regulated Occupations in Manitoba … Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner (Inspection and Technical Services) … Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Title + Practice (Limited Electrical Work)”
From immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupations/additional-occupat..., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $989
- Licensed in another province: 7 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Trained outside Canada: 2 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $989
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you sign by printing it out or signing electronically, and your employer must also sign Part C.
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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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You submit your education records, documentation of any trade-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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You complete the on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams required by the Act and your trade's regulation or by-law, and pay the personal contribution fees toward tuition.
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: $525
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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. - pay the personal contribution fees towards tuition and other applicable fees”
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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.
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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: $989
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | $989 | 100% |
| One-time total | $989 | 100% |
3 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 on the website and click the trades qualification tab to find the requirements listed for 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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“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 assess your application.
- Application fee: $200 (non-refundable, to assess your application)
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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-...
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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 (non-refundable, to assess your application)
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Apprenticeship Manitoba verifies all declarations and documents, may request additional information or an interview, and if you meet the requirements you are notified by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam.
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
“All declarations and documents will be verified by Apprenticeship Manitoba. - You may be asked for additional information to support your application.”
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After being approved as a trade qualifier, you study using the supports and sample exams and then take your certification exam, which must be written in Manitoba.
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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. You will have time to study for your certification exam.”
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
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- 2 steps without a listed fee
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Before you can register for technical training while on a work permit, you must provide the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada to Apprenticeship Manitoba.
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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.”
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Once you have your Authorization Letter, you contact your Apprenticeship Training Coordinator, who will assist you with registering for technical training.
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“Once you have obtained your Authorization Letter, contact your Apprenticeship Training Coordinator and they will assist you with being able to register for technical training.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
2 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... - Book and materials fees: $800 (vary by program and technical training provider, and range from $800 to $1,500)
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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... - Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 4 weeks (before August 1, 2026): $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 4 weeks (August 1, 2026 and after): $425
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 5 weeks (before August 1, 2026): $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 5 weeks (August 1, 2026 and after): $450
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 6 weeks (before August 1, 2026): $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 6 weeks (August 1, 2026 and after): $475
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 7 weeks (before August 1, 2026): $464
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 7 weeks (August 1, 2026 and after): $500
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 9 weeks (before August 1, 2026): $522
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 9 weeks (August 1, 2026 and after): $550
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 10 weeks (before August 1, 2026): $580
- Technical Training Personal Contribution Fee: 10 weeks (August 1, 2026 and after): $575
Requirements
Education
When registering your Apprenticeship Agreement you must submit a copy of your education records, or state in your application if you 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
To challenge the exam as a trade qualifier you need 4.5 years of experience and 7,200 hours in the trade, with no additional practical exam required.
Source
“4.5 Years of Experience 7,200 Hours Required No Additional Practical Exam Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/recreation-v...Your trade qualification application must show 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.
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“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-...
Residency
You must reside in Manitoba when you apply, whether as an apprentice or as a trade qualifier challenging the certification exam.
Source
“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.htmlYou must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.
Source
“You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/recreation-v...
Other
After receiving the Certificate of Qualification, you must obtain a Valid Limited Specialized Trade - Electrical Licence (Class M - E Limited Recreational Vehicle) and a Valid Specialized Gas Fitter Licence (Recreational Vehicle Gas).
Source
“Additional mandatory requirement to be obtained after receiving the Certificate of Qualification: Valid Limited Specialized Trade - Electrical Licence (Class M - E Limited Recreational Vehicle) Valid Specialized Gas Fitter Licence (Recreational Vehicle Gas)”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/recreation-v...
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages state that certification from other provinces is recognized for trades requiring compulsory certification in Manitoba, but this trade is voluntary, so mobility for this trade is not stated. Source
“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...
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
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... -
Red Seal Exam
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“Red Seal Exam Breakdown”
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Level Placement Exam
Source
“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 | $20.57 | $29.39 | $33.92 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | — |
Recreation vehicle service technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- 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 Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare recreation vehicle service technician licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Additional Regulated Occupations in Manitoba | Manitoba Immigration immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupations/additional-occupat... · 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/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice... · 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/newcomers.html · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/recreation-v... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a recreation vehicle service technician in Manitoba?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is 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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