How to Become a Wastewater Collection Operator in Manitoba

• 6 steps without a listed fee

1. Find an employer

   You are responsible for finding an employer to work with as an apprentice.

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   “To become an apprentice, you are responsible for finding an employer and completing the Apprenticeship Application process.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/faqs.html
2. Sign the Apprenticeship Agreement

   Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you and your employer must both 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”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
3. Register your Apprenticeship Agreement

   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).”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
4. Complete on-the-job hours

   Work on the job to learn the knowledge and skills of the trade from a certified journeyperson, completing the required 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.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
5. Complete technical training

   After completing the required on-the-job hours, register for and pass technical training delivered by a recognized technical training provider before moving to the next level.

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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.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
6. Pass the certification exam

   After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, pass the certification exam with at least 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...

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1. Have certification recognized

   If you hold certification from another Canadian province or territory, your certification will be recognized in Manitoba.

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   “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...

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for a work permit

   If you are not a permanent resident, you must apply for a work permit to register an apprenticeship agreement and become an apprentice.

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   “Yes, but you must apply for a work permit. If you have a work permit you can register your apprenticeship agreement and become an apprentice.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/faqs.html
2. Provide the Authorization Letter

   Before registering for technical training while on a work permit, you must give Apprenticeship Manitoba the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada.

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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.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html
3. Contact your training coordinator

   Once you have the Authorization Letter, contact your Apprenticeship Training Coordinator, who will help you register 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

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