How to Become a Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul Technician in Manitoba

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Find an employer

   You are responsible for finding an employer to hire you as an apprentice.

   Source

   “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. Complete the Apprenticeship Agreement

   You complete an Apprenticeship Application and Agreement with your employer, who must sign Part C.

   Source

   “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 the agreement

   You submit the signed agreement along with your education records and any related work or educational experience documentation to Apprenticeship Manitoba to register it.

   Source

   “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 apprenticeship requirements

   You complete the required on-the-job hours, technical training hours and exams according to the Act and your trade by-law.

   Source

   “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...
5. Pass the 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.

   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...

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• 4 steps without a listed fee
• Listed time: 1.4 months (only 1 of 4 steps state a time)

1. Review eligibility requirements

   You determine whether you have the required work experience, training, knowledge and skills to write the qualification exam by reviewing the work experience form for your trade.

   Source

   “Determine if you have the work experience, training, knowledge and skills required to be eligible to write the qualification exam by reviewing the work experience form for your trade on the Apprenticeship Manitoba website.”

   immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupations
2. Submit trades qualification application

   If you meet all requirements, you submit your trades qualification application with your completed work experience form, employer letters and copies of previous trades certification to Apprenticeship Manitoba.

   Source

   “Submit to Apprenticeship Manitoba your trades qualification application (along with your completed work experience form, employer letter(s) and copies of previous trades certification) only if you meet all requirements to write the qualification exam in your trade.”

   immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupations
3. Wait for application review

   You wait for a reply from Apprenticeship Manitoba, whose application review typically takes about six weeks; approval makes you eligible to write the exam.

   Time: 6 weeks

   Time source

   “Wait for a reply from Apprenticeship Manitoba (application review typically takes about six weeks).”

   immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupations
   Source

   “Wait for a reply from Apprenticeship Manitoba (application review typically takes about six weeks). Approval of your application means you are eligible to write the exam.”

   immigratemanitoba.com/life/regulated-occupations
4. Challenge the certification exam

   As a trade qualifier you challenge the certification exam for your trade to earn your Certificate of Qualification.

   Source

   “Trade qualifiers challenge the certification exam for their trade to earn their Certificate of Qualification.”

   gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...

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• 2 steps without a listed fee

1. Obtain work permit and authorization

   If you have a work permit you can register your apprenticeship agreement and become an apprentice, but you must provide the approved Authorization Letter from the Government of Canada before registering for technical training.

   Source

   “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
2. Apply as apprentice or trade qualifier

   You follow either the apprenticeship pathway or the trade qualifier pathway, and you must reside in Manitoba when you apply.

   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.html

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