How to Become a Pre-engineered Building Erector in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Pre-engineered building erector is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Voluntary designated trades means tradespeople are not required to be an apprentice or journeyperson to work in the trade.”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/employers/hiring-apprentices.html, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 6 steps, listed one-time fees $200
- Trained outside Canada: 6 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
0 of 4 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you and your employer must sign.
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“Apprenticeship Manitoba sends an email to you with the Apprenticeship Agreement”
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You submit your education records, documentation of related work or educational experience, and the signed Apprenticeship Agreement to Apprenticeship Manitoba to register it.
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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 by the Act and your trade's regulation or by-law.
- 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...
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“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... - Technical Training: $425 (starting at)
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After completing all levels and apprenticeship requirements, you must pass the certification (final) exam 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.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/discover-apprentice...
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 6 done
- Listed one-time fees: $200
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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You complete the Trades Qualification Application form and follow its instructions.
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“Complete and follow instructions.”
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You 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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You provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.
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“Provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.”
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You include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to have your application assessed.
- 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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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Application fee: $200
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Apprenticeship Manitoba reviews your application and, if you meet the requirements, emails you that you are approved to challenge the certification exam.
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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.”
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Once approved, you study using the supports and sample exams and then take your certification exam.
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“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
One-time total listed: $200
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $200 | 100% |
| One-time total | $200 | 100% |
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 6 done
- Listed one-time fees: $200
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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You complete the Trades Qualification Application form and follow its instructions.
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“Complete and follow instructions.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
You 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.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
You provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.
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“Provide copies of all trade-related certificates and credentials.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
You include a non-refundable $200 payment made payable to Apprenticeship Manitoba to have your application assessed.
- Application fee: $200
Source
“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... - Application fee: $200
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Apprenticeship Manitoba reviews your application and, if you meet the requirements, emails you that you are approved to challenge the certification exam.
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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-... -
Once approved, you study using the supports and sample exams and then take your certification exam.
Source
“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
One-time total listed: $200
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $200 | 100% |
| One-time total | $200 | 100% |
5 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...
Requirements
Education
Apprentices must submit education records such as a post-secondary transcript, high school diploma, Grade 12 transcripts, GED or CAEC certificate, or equivalent, or state that they do not have Grade 12 or equivalent education.
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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
Trade qualifiers need a minimum of three years and 5,400 hours of work experience in the trade.
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“3 Years of Experience 5,400 Hours Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/pre-engineer...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-...You must provide a letter from an employer or reference confirming your experience, and hours worked as a registered apprentice do not count toward trade qualification experience.
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“As part of your application, you must provide a letter from an employer or reference as a form of proof that you meet the experience requirements for your trade.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-...
Residency
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/pre-engineer...You must reside in Manitoba when you apply, whether as an apprentice or 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 do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in this trade in Manitoba. Source
“If you have received Red Seal certification for any trade (voluntary or compulsory certification), it will continue to be recognized in Manitoba.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/trade-qualifier....
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
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
No Job Bank wage or outlook data for this occupation yet.
Pre-engineered building erectors 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
Compare pre-engineered building erector licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/employers/hiring-apprentices.html · 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/trade-qualifier.... · 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/pre-engineer... · 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 a pre-engineered building erector in Manitoba?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Manitoba. Certification is managed by Apprenticeship Manitoba.
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