How to Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Outdoor power equipment technician is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Some trades in Manitoba require you to be certified; these are known as compulsory certification trades. Other trades are voluntary.”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier...., checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps
- Licensed in another province: 7 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Trained outside Canada: 7 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
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you sign by printing or electronically signing, and your employer must also sign Part C.
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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, documentation of related work or educational experience, and the signed Apprenticeship Agreement to Apprenticeship Manitoba so your apprenticeship can be registered.
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“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). NOTE: If you do not have Grade 12 or equivalent education, state this in your application. - documentation for any work or educational experience related to your trade - the completed Apprenticeship Agreement (must be signed by both you and your employer)”
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Work on the job to learn from a certified journeyperson, complete the required on-the-job hours for each level, and complete and pass technical training before progressing to the next 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.”
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After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, 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
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
0 of 7 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 6 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 1.8 months (only 1 of 7 steps state a time)
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Visit your trade's page in the explore trades section and click the trades qualification tab to find the requirements listed for your trade.
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“Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website. Click on the trades qualification tab to find the requirements listed for your trade.”
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Complete the Trades Qualification Application Form and follow its instructions.
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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.”
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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 fee to assess your application)
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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 fee to assess your application)
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Wait for Apprenticeship Manitoba to review your application; if you meet the requirements you will be notified by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam.
Time: 8 weeksTime source
“Applications take up to eight weeks to process after payment and all documents are received.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...Source
“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 take your 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.
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 7 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 6 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 1.8 months (only 1 of 7 steps state a time)
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Visit your trade's page in the explore trades section and click the trades qualification tab to find the requirements listed for your trade.
Source
“Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website. Click on the trades qualification tab to find the requirements listed for your trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
Complete the Trades Qualification Application Form and follow its instructions.
Source
“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.
Source
“Submit as many declaration forms as needed in order to meet the trade’s requirements for approval.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
Provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.
Source
“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 fee to assess your application)
Source
“Application fee - Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Source
“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 fee to assess your application)
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Wait for Apprenticeship Manitoba to review your application; if you meet the requirements you will be notified by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam.
Time: 8 weeksTime source
“Applications take up to eight weeks to process after payment and all documents are received.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...Source
“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 take your 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.
6 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 $425)
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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 (low end): $800 (varies 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... - Book and materials fees (high end): $1,500 (varies 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
Apprentices must submit a copy of their education records, such as a post-secondary transcript, high school diploma, Grade 12 transcripts, GED certificate, Canadian Adult Education Credential or equivalent.
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“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...
Experience
You must have a minimum number of years working in the trade.
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“a minimum number of years working in the trade”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...You must have a minimum number of hours working in the trade.
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“a minimum number of hours working in the trade”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...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 the certification exam.
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“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 reside in Manitoba when you apply, whether as an apprentice or as a trade qualifier.
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“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
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages state that certification received elsewhere in Canada is recognized for trades requiring compulsory certification in Manitoba and that Red Seal certification is recognized, but they do not state how this applies to the outdoor power equipment technician trade. 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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Level Placement Exam
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“To do this, you will need to write a level placement exam if one is available for your trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
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 | $18.29 | $25.76 | $33.26 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $15.30 | $24.00 | $32.00 | — |
Outdoor power equipment technicians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- 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 Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare outdoor power equipment technician licensing across Canada
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/apply-for-your-appr... · 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/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/newcomers.html · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an outdoor power equipment technician 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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