How to Become a Sheet Metal Worker in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Sheet metal worker 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. … Sheet Metal Worker”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles.html, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 6 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Trained outside Canada: 6 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
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you and your employer must sign.
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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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Submit your education records, experience documentation and the signed Apprenticeship Agreement to register it with 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 for your trade.
- Technical Training: $425 (Starting at)
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“Technical Training (click link for full fee breakdown) Starting at $425”
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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 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
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 6 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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Complete and follow the instructions on the Trades Qualification Application form.
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“Trades Qualification Application Form Complete and follow instructions.”
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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. Employer declarations are filled and signed by your direct supervisor (current and past).”
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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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Include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to assess your application.
- Application fee: $200 (non-refundable)
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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 (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.
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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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Study using the supports and sample exams, then write the certification exam, which must be written in Manitoba.
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“You will have time to study for your certification exam. Make sure to use the supports and sample exams to help you prepare for your 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.
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 6 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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Complete and follow the instructions on the Trades Qualification Application form.
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“Trades Qualification Application Form Complete and follow instructions.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
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. Employer declarations are filled and signed by your direct supervisor (current and past).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
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-... -
Include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to assess your application.
- Application fee: $200 (non-refundable)
Source
“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 (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.
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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-... -
Study using the supports and sample exams, then write the certification exam, which must be written in Manitoba.
Source
“You will have time to study for your certification exam. Make sure to use the supports and sample exams to help you prepare for your 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.
5 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 exam as a trade qualifier you need six years of experience and 10,800 hours in the trade.
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“6 Years of Experience 10,800 Hours Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/sheet-metal-...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 a certification exam 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/sheet-metal-...
Other
You must provide a letter from an employer or reference confirming your experience.
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“As part of your application, you must provide a letter from an employer or reference as a form of proof that you meet the experience requirements for your trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
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
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 | $20.00 | $29.50 | $42.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.70 | $34.07 | $45.95 | — |
Sheet metal workers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- 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/explore-trades/trade-profiles.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/sheet-metal-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a sheet metal worker 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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