Understanding Compulsory Trades

Trades are classified as either compulsory or voluntary. When a trade is deemed compulsory it requires you to be registered as an apprentice OR you must already be a certified journeyperson in order to work in the trade in Manitoba.

In Manitoba, certified journeyperson means a person who holds a Certificate of Qualification issued by Apprenticeship Manitoba or a Certificate of Qualification recognized under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Registered apprentice means a person who has signed a formal apprenticeship training agreement with his or her employer, and has registered that agreement with Apprenticeship Manitoba.

Compulsory Trades in Manitoba

Learn more about trade specific requirement in the Trade Profiles.

Apprenticeship Manitoba is no longer issuing Authorizations to Practise but will continue to recognize Authorizations to Practise that have been issued prior to December 18, 2020.

Your Authorization to Practice will continue to be recognized as your permit to work in the trade. Going forward, a Certificate of Qualification in the trade or a temporary permit will continue to be issued to individuals who have met the minimum requirements to work in the trade. These documents will serve as the proof of eligibility that is required to work in the trade.   

Requesting Compulsory Certification

The requirement of compulsory certification in a trade is based on a request from industry. A request for compulsory certification must be made in writing to the Minister.

Learn more about trade specific requirement in the Trade Profiles.