How to Become an Esthetician in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Esthetician is a compulsory trade in Manitoba. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“If a trade is designated as compulsory certification, it means you must be registered as an apprentice or be a certified journeyperson to work in that trade.”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier...., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 1 step
- Trained outside Canada: 4 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
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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You must be enrolled in or have completed your technical training before registering your Apprenticeship Agreement.
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“You must be enrolled in, or have completed, your technical training before you register your Apprenticeship Agreement.”
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You register your Apprenticeship Agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba along with education records and documentation of related experience.
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“Provide documentation and register your Apprenticeship Agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba”
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You complete the on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams required for your program.
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“Once you’ve completed all levels and apprenticeship requirements for your program, you must pass the certification (final) exam.”
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You must pass the certification exam and, for this trade, also a practical exam to earn your Certificate of Qualification.
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“A certification exam and practical exam are required to earn your Certificate of Qualification.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 1 step without a listed fee
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If you received certification elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized.
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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...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
1 step without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $200
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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If you have extensive experience working in a trade, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a trade qualifier.
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“If you have extensive experience working in a trade, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam.”
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- Application fee: $200
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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
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“In your application, you will share education, training and work experience related to your trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Application fee: $200
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If successfully assessed through the trades qualification process, you will be mailed a temporary permit that allows you to work while waiting to challenge the certification exam.
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“If you have been successfully assessed through the trades qualification process, you will be mailed a temporary permit. This permit allows you to work while you are waiting to challenge the certification exam.”
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Once approved, you are notified by email that you can challenge the 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.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $200
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
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| Application | $200 | 100% |
| One-time total | $200 | 100% |
3 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 at)
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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... - Book and materials fees: $800 (vary by program and technical training provider)
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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...
Requirements
Education
When registering as an apprentice, enrolment in or completion of technical training is required.
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“When registering as an apprentice, enrolment in or completion of technical training is required.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/esthetician....
Experience
To qualify as an esthetician trade qualifier you need a minimum of 3 years and 4,800 hours of experience in the trade.
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“3 Years of Experience 4,800 Hours Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/esthetician....You must have experience (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 reside in Manitoba to challenge a certification exam as a trade qualifier.
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“Important: You must reside in Manitoba to challenge a Red Seal, provincial or practical certification exam.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...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/esthetician....
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you have received certification elsewhere in Canada for a trade that requires compulsory certification in Manitoba, your certification will be recognized. 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 exam
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“A certification exam and practical exam are required to earn your Certificate of Qualification.”
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Practical exam
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“In addition to a provincial certification-theory examination, a practical examination is required for this trade.”
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Provincial certification-theory examination
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“In addition to a provincial certification-theory examination, a practical examination is required for this trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/esthetician.... -
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 |
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| Manitoba | $16.00 | $16.20 | $34.72 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $15.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 | — |
Estheticians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
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/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/esthetician.... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an esthetician 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 exam, Practical exam, Provincial certification-theory examination, Level Placement Exam.
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