How to Become a Sheet Metal Worker in Manitoba
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Sheet metal worker is a voluntary trade in Manitoba. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“If a trade is voluntary , registering as an apprentice is optional. … Sheet Metal Worker”
From gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles.html, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps
- Licensed in another province: 5 steps, listed one-time fees $200
- Trained outside Canada: 5 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 5 done
- 5 steps without a listed fee
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You work with an employer so that an Apprenticeship Agreement can be completed and signed by both you and your employer.
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“your employer must also sign Part C of the agreement”
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Apprenticeship Manitoba emails you the Apprenticeship Agreement, which you can sign on paper or electronically.
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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”
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You submit your education records, any trade-related work or educational experience documentation, 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 for your trade under the Act and its regulation or by-law.
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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.”
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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.”
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Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship Manitoba
5 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $200
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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You review your trade's page in the explore trades section to find the requirements for challenging the certification exam.
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“To be approved to take the certification exam for your trade, you must meet certain requirements. Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website.”
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- Application fee: $200
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“Include a $200 payment (non-refundable).”
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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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Apprenticeship Manitoba verifies all declarations and documents and may ask for additional supporting information or an interview.
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“All declarations and documents will be verified by Apprenticeship Manitoba. You may be asked for additional information to support your application.”
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If you meet the requirements, you are notified by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam and can study using the supports and sample exams.
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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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You take the certification exam for your trade, which must be written in Manitoba.
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“Note: Trades qualification certification exams must be written in Manitoba.”
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% |
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $200
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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You review your trade's page in the explore trades section to find the requirements for challenging the certification exam.
Source
“To be approved to take the certification exam for your trade, you must meet certain requirements. Visit your trade’s page at explore trades section of this website.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
- 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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Apprenticeship Manitoba verifies all declarations and documents and may ask for additional supporting information or an interview.
Source
“All declarations and documents will be verified by Apprenticeship Manitoba. You may be asked for additional information to support your application.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/experienced-tradespersons/apply-to-become-... -
If you meet the requirements, you are notified by email that you are approved to challenge the certification exam and can study using the supports and sample exams.
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-... -
You take the certification exam for your trade, which must be written in Manitoba.
Source
“Note: Trades qualification certification exams must be written in Manitoba.”
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% |
4 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: $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: $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 education records such as a post-secondary transcript, high school diploma, Grade 12 transcripts, GED or CAEC certificate, or state in their application if they do not have Grade 12 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). NOTE: If you do not have Grade 12 or equivalent education, state this in your application.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/apprenticeship-program/apply-for-your-appr...
Experience
Trade qualifier applicants must have a minimum of six years and 10,800 hours of experience working in the trade.
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“6 Years of Experience 10,800 Hours Required”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/sheet-metal-...Applicants 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 apply as a trade qualifier and to challenge the certification exam.
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“You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.”
gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles/sheet-metal-...
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you have received Red Seal certification for a trade, it will continue to be recognized 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.”
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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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“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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | $20.00 | $29.50 | $42.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.70 | $34.07 | $45.95 | — |
Sheet metal workers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Certification required
- Ontario Certification required
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Apprenticeship Manitoba | Province of Manitoba gov.mb.ca/apprenticeship/explore-trades/trade-profiles.html · 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/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/sheet-metal-... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a sheet metal worker 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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