How to Become an Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson in Manitoba

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Find an employer

   You are responsible for finding an employer to take you on 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. Register apprenticeship agreement

   You complete an Apprenticeship Application and Agreement with your employer and register the agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba.

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   “This includes completing an Apprenticeship Application and Agreement with your employer and registering the agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/faqs.html
3. Complete on-the-job hours

   You work on the job for about 80 per cent of your apprenticeship, learning from a certified journeyperson and completing the required on-the-job 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...
4. Complete technical training

   Once you have completed the required on-the-job hours, you register for and pass technical training delivered by a recognized training provider before progressing 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...
5. Pass certification exam

   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...

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• 3 steps without a listed fee

1. Apply for work permit

   If you are not yet a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must apply for a work permit.

   Source

   “Yes, but you must apply for a work permit.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/faqs.html
2. Register apprenticeship agreement

   With a work permit, you can register your apprenticeship agreement and become an apprentice.

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   “If you have a work permit you can register your apprenticeship agreement and become an apprentice.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/faqs.html
3. Become permanent resident

   Your hours are recorded as an apprentice, but you cannot attend technical training until you are a permanent resident.

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   “As an apprentice, your hours are being recorded but you cannot attend technical training until you're a permanent resident.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/faqs.html

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