Apprenticeship and Certification — General Regulation

Apprenticeship and Certification — General Regulation, M.R. 154/2001 The Apprenticeship and Certification Act , C.C.S.M. c. A110 Regulation 154/2001 Registered October 4, 2001 bilingual version (HTML) Table of Contents Section DEFINITIONS 1 Definitions RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2 Executive director's powers and duties ELIGIBILITY RE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING 3 Apprentice eligibility 4 Employer eligibility 5 Repealed APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS 6 Responsibilities of apprentice 7 Responsibilities of employer 8 Repealed 8.1 Transfer of agreement to executive director 9 Overtime hours 10 Supervision 10.1 Ratios of apprentices to journeypersons 10.2-10.4 Repealed 10.5 Increase in ratio 10.6 Ratios for previously registered apprentices 11 Designated trainers may be considered journeypersons 12 Apprentice wage rates 12.1 Apprentices who are inmates 12.2 High school apprentice wage rates 13 Non-payment of fees 14 Cancellation for other reasons ACCREDITATION 15 Accreditation of training providers 16 Agreements re accreditation 17 Cancellation of accreditation RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND PROGRESSION CRITERIA 18 Advanced standing for previous training and experience 19 Progression criteria CERTIFICATION 20 Eligibility to write examinations 21 Certificate through apprenticeship qualification 22 Certificate through trades qualification COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION TRADES 23 Terms and conditions for issuing a certificate through grandparenting 24 Exemptions 25 Hiring in compulsory trades GENERAL PROVISIONS — EXAMINATIONS 26 Interprovincial "Red Seal" certification 27 Recognition of other certificates 28 Executive director may require additional upgrading 29 New application to write examination required MISCELLANEOUS 30 Repealed 31 Obligations of employer not reduced 32 Conflict 33 Transitional matters Schedule A Designated Trades (Voluntary Trades) A.1 Trade of Agricultural Equipment Technician A.2 Trade of Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson A.3 Trade of Auto Body and Collision Technician A.4 Trade of Automotive Refinishing Technician A.5 Trade of Automotive Service Technician A.6 Trade of Boilermaker A.7 Trade of Bricklayer A.8 Trade of Cabinetmaker A.9 Trade of Carpenter A.10 Trade of Computer Numerical Control Machinist A.11 Trade of Concrete Finisher A.12 Trade of Cook A.13 Trade of Floorcovering Installer A.14 Trade of Gasfitter A.15 Trade of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician A.16 Trade of Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) A.17 Trade of Instrumentation and Control Technician A.18 Trade of Insulator (Heat and Frost) Technician A.19 Trade of Ironworker (Generalist) A.20 Trade of Landscape Horticulturist A.21 Trade of Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) A.22 Trade of Machinist A.23 Trade of Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician A.24 Trade of Painter and Decorator A.25 Trade of Parts Technician A.26 Trade of Plumber A.27 Trade of Pork Production Technician A.28 Trade of Power Electrician A.29 Trade of Pre-Engineered Building Erector A.30 Trade of Recreation Vehicle Service Technician A.31 Trade of Roofer A.32 Trade of Sheet Metal Worker A.33 Trade of Tool and Die Maker A.34 Trade of Transport Trailer Technician A.35 Trade of Truck and Transport Mechanic A.36 Trade of Water and Wastewater Technician A.37 Trade of Welder B Compulsory Certification Trades C Designated Occupations DEFINITIONS Definitions 1(1) In this regulation, "Act" means The Apprenticeship and Certification Act ; («  Loi  ») "certificate of qualification" means a certificate of qualification granted to a person by the executive director under section 21, 22 or 23; (« certificat professionnel ») "certification examination" means the provincial certification examination or the interprovincial certification examination, as prescribed for the relevant designated trade; (« examen d'obtention du certificat ») "designated occupation" means an occupation designated in Schedule C; (« profession désignée ») "designated trade" means a trade designated in (a) Schedule A, in the case of a voluntary trade, or (b) Schedule B, in the case of a compulsory certification trade; (« métier désigné ») "high school apprentice" means a person who is a party to an apprenticeship agreement while concurrently enrolled in high school; (« élève apprenti ») "hours of practical experience" means the amount of time an apprentice in a designated trade is required to spend performing practical experience, as set out in the apprenticeship program for the trade; (« heures d'expérience pratique ») "interprovincial standards seal" means an interprovincial seal issued in the trade under the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) Program; (« sceau interprovincial ») "level" means a period of practical experience and technical training within an apprenticeship program; (« niveau ») "occupational analysis" means the Red Seal Occupational Standard or National Occupational Analysis for a designated trade, or if no such standard or analysis exists, the Provincial Occupational Standard or Analysis for that designated trade; (« analyse professionnelle ») "provincial minimum wage" means the minimum wage as established under Division 1 of Part 2 of The Employment Standards Code ; (« salaire minimum provincial ») "recognized association" means a union or other incorporated association that provides apprentices to do work within their designated trades for others; (« association agréée ») "satisfactory grade" means a grade of at least 70%; (« note de passage ») "Schedule" means a Schedule to this regulation; (« annexe ») "standards" means the technical training, practical experience and other requirements for training and certification for the relevant designated trade, as set out in the apprenticeship program for the trade; (« normes ») "tasks" means the tasks, including the sub-tasks, specified in the occupational analysis for a trade; (« tâches ») "term of apprenticeship" means the time requirement for completing an apprenticeship program, as set out in the apprenticeship program for the trade; (« durée de l'apprentissage ») "training provider" means a training provider accredited by the executive director under section 15. (« fournisseur de formation ») 1(1.1) Where a provision of this regulation requires an apprentice to be directly supervised, an apprentice who has progressed to the final level of an apprenticeship program for a designated trade is deemed to be directly supervised if (a) the apprenticeship program for the trade has at least three levels; (b) the apprentice has access to a journeyperson by telephone or other means of telecommunication at all times while performing a task; (c) the journeyperson supplies to the apprentice the technical information, knowledge and guidance necessary for the apprentice to work and develop skills in the trade to a standard of competence expected of a journeyperson in the trade; and (d) the extent of supervision by the journeyperson is proportionate to the degree of risk while the apprentice is performing a task. 1(2) For the purposes of this regulation, an apprentice is directly supervised if (a) the apprentice has on-site access to a journeyperson and is able to mutually communicate with that journeyperson; (b) the journeyperson supplies to the apprentice the technical information, knowledge and guidance necessary for the apprentice to work and develop skills in the trade to a standard of competence expected of (i) a journeyperson in the trade, or (ii) an apprentice in the applicable level of his or her apprenticeship program; and (c) the extent of supervision by the journeyperson is proportionate to the degree of risk while the apprentice is performing a task. 1(3) Subject to an apprentice being granted advanced standing under section 18, an apprentice begins his or her apprenticeship program in the first level. M.R. 129/2007 ; 23/2009 ; 55/2010 ; 9/2011 ; 105/2015 ; 27/2018 ; 156/2020 ; 96/2024 RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Executive director's powers and duties 2 The executive director (a) may approve technical and practical training materials, examinations and other documents or agreements necessary for the operation of an apprenticeship program; (b) shall maintain a registry of all apprenticeship agreements, and within the registry, shall maintain a record of the practical experience and technical training completed by each apprentice; (c) may make arrangements for the provision of technical training for apprentices; and (d) may enter into agreements with training providers to provide technical training to apprentices. M.R. 105/2015 ELIGIBILITY RE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING Apprentice eligibility 3 In addition to being legally able to work in Manitoba, to be eligible to become an apprentice a person must (a) have at least one of the following: (i) a diploma from a Canadian secondary school or the equivalent in a non-Canadian jurisdiction, (ii) a diploma or degree from a Canadian university, college or university college, or the equivalent in a non-Canadian jurisdiction, (iii) the educational credential awarded for completing an accredited training program, (iv) [repealed] M.R. 96/2024 ; (b) be enrolled in (i) a high school in Manitoba, or (ii) a program that is an accredited training program for the particular trade; or (c) demonstrate that he or she has the educational qualifications suitable for a particular trade by completing an assessment satisfactory to the executive director. M.R. 23/2009 ; 55/2010 ; 105/2015 ; 96/2024 Employer eligibility 4 An employer is eligible to be registered as an employer of an apprentice if the executive director is satisfied the employer (a) can provide suitable practical experience in the trade; (b) can ensure supervision of the apprentice; and (c) will allow the apprentice to attend scheduled technical training and examinations; (d) [repealed] M.R. 96/2024 . M.R. 105/2015 ; 96/2024 5 [Repealed] M.R. 105/2015 APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENTS Responsibilities of apprentices 6 An apprentice must (a) document accurately in his or her practical experience record book the hours of practical experience worked and the tasks learned or completed; (b) make his or her practical experience record book available to (i) his or her employer to enable the completion of the employer's portion of the record book, and (ii) the executive director upon request; (c) remit tuition and other fees when required; (d) provide his or her address to the executive director and notify the executive director in writing within 15 days of changes to the name or address; and (e) notify the executive director in writing within 15 days if (i) the apprentice is suspended by the employer, (ii) the apprentice ceases to be employed as an apprentice by the employer, or (iii) the employer does not provide the apprentice with practical experience or the opportunity to attend technical training. M.R. 105/2015 Responsibilities of employer 7 An employer must (a) provide supervision for the apprentice; (b) accurately document in the apprentice's practical experience record book (i) the hours of practical experience worked by the apprentice, (ii) verification of the tasks completed by the apprentice, and (iii) any other information needed to complete the employer's portion of the apprentice's practical experience record book; (c) allow the apprentice to attend the required technical training and examinations; (d) ensure that the daily hours of practical experience of the apprentice do not begin earlier or end later in each day than the daily working hours of the journeyperson under whose supervision the apprentice is working; and (e) notify the executive director in writing within 15 days if (i) the apprentice is suspended from the workplace, (ii) the apprentice ceases to be employed as an apprentice, (ii.1) the journeyperson primarily responsible for supervising the apprentice changes, in which case the employer must also provide the executive director the name of the journeyperson assuming the responsibility, or (iii) the employer is unable to provide the apprentice with practical experience or allow him or her to attend technical training. M.R. 105/2015 8 [Repealed] M.R. 105/2015 Transfer of agreement to executive director 8.1(1) A person who is registered as an apprentice in a designated trade, but who is no longer employed in the trade, may apply to the executive director to have his or her apprenticeship agreement transferred to the executive director. 8.1(2) The executive director may approve an application received under this section if satisfied that (a) the applicant is seeking the transfer to maintain his or her status as an apprentice for the purpose of enrolling in or completing technical training in the designated trade; (b) during the period he or she was employed as an apprentice, the applicant made satisfactory progress in his or her apprenticeship program; (c) before making the application, the applicant made reasonable efforts to find employment with a recognized employer in the designated trade so as to be able to continue his or her apprenticeship program; and (d) the applicant has made the application within two years of the date when he or she ceased to be employed as an apprentice in the designated trade. M.R. 9/2011 Overtime hours 9 Time spent working overtime by an apprentice may be included in calculating the number of hours of practical experience completed by an apprentice. Supervision 10 An employer must ensure that an apprentice is directly supervised by a journeyperson in the trade while the apprentice undertakes practical experience. M.R. 23/2009 ; 105/2015 ; 156/2020 ; 96/2024 Ratios of apprentices to journeypersons 10.1(1) The ratio of apprentices to journeypersons in a designated trade employed by an employer must not exceed 1:1. 10.1(2) When calculating the ratio of apprentices to journeypersons in a designated trade, (a) an employer who is a journeyperson in the trade may be included as a journeyperson; and (b) an apprentice who has progressed to the final level of their apprenticeship program may be excluded if the apprenticeship program consists of at least three levels. M.R. 154/2001 ; 69/2003 ; 202/2003 ; 103/2006 ; 23/2009 ; 3/2012 ; 9/2013 ; 105/2015 ; 36/2018 ; 11/2023 ; 96/2024 10.2 [Repealed] M.R. 202/2003 ; 103/2006 10.3 [Repealed] M.R. 202/2003 ; 23/2009 10.4 [Repealed] M.R. 202/2003 ; 103/2006 ; 23/2009 Increase in ratio 10.5(1) Despite section 10.1, the executive director may approve an employer employing more than one apprentice for each journeyperson employed by the employer if (a) the employer applies in an approved form; and (b) the executive director is satisfied that the employer (i) requires the increase because there are insufficient journeypersons available to enable the employer to carry out the work the employer is committed to carry out, (ii) is in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations at the time of making the application, (iii) is committed to the advancement of apprenticeship training in Manitoba, and (iv) will abide by the terms and conditions specified by the executive director under subsection (2). 10.5(2) The executive director may impose any term or condition on an approval under subsection (1) that the executive director reasonably believes is necessary to ensure that the apprentice will (a) be supervised in a manner proportionate to the degree of risk while performing any particular task of the trade; (b) have on-site access to a journeyperson and be able to mutually communicate with the journeyperson while undertaking practical experience; and (c) receive the technical information, knowledge and guidance necessary to work and develop skills in the trade to a standard of competence expected of a journeyperson in the trade. M.R. 96/2024 Ratios for previously registered apprentices 10.6(1) Despite section 10.1, an apprentice may complete their apprenticeship program under a ratio other than a 1:1 ratio of apprentices to journeypersons if, before the coming into force of this section, (a) the apprentice's apprenticeship agreement was registered by the executive director under section 22 of the Act; (b) the apprentice's employer was authorized to have each journeyperson they employ in the designated trade supervise more than one apprentice; (c) the number of apprentices supervised by the journeyperson, as was authorized, is not increased; and (d) the apprentice continues to demonstrate reasonable progress in their apprenticeship program. 10.6(2) For greater certainty, a difference in the ratio that is authorized to continue under this section is in respect of an apprenticeship agreement registered before the coming into force of this section and does not apply to an agreement registered afterwards, even if the agreement registered afterwards is between the same parties. M.R. 96/2024 Designated trainers may be considered journeypersons 11(1) In a non-compulsory certification trade, a designated trainer may be recognized as equivalent to a journeyperson for the purposes of (a) providing supervision of an apprentice, as required under section 10; and (b) determining the ratio of apprentices to journeypersons employed by an employer under section 10.1, 10.5 or 10.6. 11(2) To be recognized as a designated trainer in a designated trade, (a) the person who is to serve as the designated trainer must (i) make application in a form acceptable to the executive director, and (ii) satisfy the executive director that they have been employed in the trade in the immediate preceding 10 years for 1½ times the term of apprenticeship in the trade and have experience in at least 70% of the scope of the trade; and (b) the person's employer must receive a notice in writing from the executive director that the person has satisfied the requirements in clause (a). 11(3) This section is repealed on March 1, 2028. M.R. 105/2015 ; 96/2024 Apprentice wage rates 12(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement, this or any other regulation made under the Act or another enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the wage rate for an apprentice shall not be less than (a) 110% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 120% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 130% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; (d) 140% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level; or (e) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the fifth and subsequent level. 12(2) Nothing in this regulation shall be construed so as to (a) require an employer to pay wages, or to prohibit an employer from paying wages, to an apprentice when the apprentice is attending technical training; or (b) require an employer to increase, or prohibit an employer from increasing, the wages of an apprentice because the apprentice has not completed the technical training within a level of their apprenticeship program. 12(3) Entering into an apprenticeship agreement with an apprentice under section 5 does not oblige a recognized association to pay the wages or any benefits to the apprentice, but the recognized association must ensure an apprentice is paid in the same manner as the journeyperson under whose supervision the apprentice is working. M.R. 96/2024 Apprentices who are inmates 12.1 The provisions of any regulation made under the Act respecting wage rates do not apply to an apprentice who is an inmate undertaking his or her practical experience in (a) a penitentiary; or (b) a custodial facility, as defined in section 2 of the Correctional Services Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 128/99. M.R. 129/2007 ; 96/2024 High school apprentice wage rates 12.2(1) The wage rate for a high school apprentice must not be less than 110% of the provincial minimum wage. 12.2(2) Subject to subsection (1), the wage rate for a high school apprentice is not subject to the wage rate provisions of a regulation made under the Act. M.R. 23/2009 ; 55/2010 ; 96/2024 Non-payment of fees 13(1) If an apprentice fails to pay tuition or other fees for a period exceeding three months, the executive director may deny the apprentice enrollment in further technical training, the opportunity to write tests or examinations, or progress between levels. The executive director may also withhold a certificate of qualification an apprentice is otherwise entitled to receive. 13(2) If an apprentice fails to pay tuition or other fees for a period exceeding 24 months, the executive director shall cancel the apprenticeship agreement for that apprentice, and may withhold the certificate of qualification the apprentice is otherwise entitled to receive. 13(3) The executive director, upon giving written notice to the apprentice, may prohibit the apprentice from enrolling in technical training, writing tests or examinations or progressing between levels if the executive director is of the opinion the apprentice (a) has ceased to be employed in, or ceased to perform the tasks of, his or her designated trade; or (b) in the immediate preceding 12 months, has ceased to participate in the technical training for his or her designated trade. 13(4) Within 12 months of receiving a notice under subsection (3), an apprentice must satisfy the executive director he or she is qualified and able to continue his or her apprenticeship in the trade. If the apprentice fails to do so, the executive director shall cancel the apprenticeship agreement for that apprentice. M.R. 105/2015 Cancellation for other reasons 14(1) The executive director may, upon giving written notice to the parties to an apprenticeship agreement, cancel the registration of an apprenticeship agreement if, in the opinion of the executive director, (a) the minimum prescribed ratio of apprentices to journeypersons for the designated trade has not been maintained; (b) an apprentice has (i) failed to demonstrate reasonable progress in his or her practical experience or technical training, (ii) quit his or her employment in the designated trade with the expressed intention of not resuming an apprenticeship in the trade within 12 months, (iii) transferred to another trade, (iv) failed to participate in practical experience for a period of at least 12 months, (v) consistently failed to attend required technical training, (vi) failed to abide by the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship agreement, the Act or the regulations; or (c) the employer has (i) been unable or unwilling to provide adequate practical experience for the apprentice in the trade, (ii) consistently failed to permit an apprentice to attend technical training, (iii) failed to abide by the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship agreement, the Act or the regulations. 14(2) The executive director may cancel the registration of an apprenticeship agreement without providing written notice to the parties if (a) [repealed] M.R. 105/2015 ; (b) one of the parties to the agreement cannot be located. M.R. 105/2015 ACCREDITATION Accreditation of training providers 15(1) The executive director may accredit a training provider if the executive director is of the opinion that the training provider will provide (a) a technical training program that meets some or all of the standards for a designated trade; (b) instructors who are qualified to provide the technical training; (c) tools and equipment that meet the standards prescribed for a designated trade; and (d) a facility that is suitable for the purpose of the intended training. 15(2) In accrediting a training provider under subsection (1), the executive director may (a) specify the levels, or portions of levels, of technical training that a successful graduate of the training provider will receive toward a certificate of qualification in a designated trade; (b) specify the period of time for which the accreditation is granted; (c) provide an accreditation number to the training provider; and (d) impose conditions on the accreditation. M.R. 105/2015 Agreements re accreditation 16(1) Before being granted accreditation, a training provider must enter into an agreement with the executive director that enables the executive director to obtain any of the following: (a) copies of the attendance records for participants; (b) copies of test questions, forms and other evaluation instruments to be used; (c) copies of the grades attained by participants; (d) access to the facilities of the training provider to enable the executive director to evaluate the suitability of the equipment, tools and facilities used in the training program; (e) any other document or report the executive director may require for the purpose of ongoing evaluation of the training program. 16(2) For the purposes of clauses 1(a) and (c), "participant" means an individual who (a) is a party to an apprenticeship agreement while enrolled in the training program operated by the accredited training provider; or (b) after enrollment in or completion of the training program operated by the accredited training provider, enters into an apprenticeship agreement. M.R. 105/2015 Cancellation of accreditation 17 The executive director may cancel the accreditation of a training provider if (a) the executive director is of the opinion the training provider has failed to maintain the standards required for accreditation under subsection 15(1); (b) the training provider fails to comply with a condition made under clause 15(2)⁠(d); or (c) the training provider fails to comply with an agreement entered into under subsection 16(1). RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND PROGRESSION CRITERIA Advanced standing for previous training and experience 18(1) On application by the apprentice and his or her employer, the executive director may grant an apprentice advanced standing in the apprentice's apprenticeship program. 18(2) In order to determine the advanced standing to be granted, if any, the executive director may require the apprentice to complete an assessment approved by the executive director. 18(3) As a result of being granted advanced standing for (a) technical training, an apprentice may be (i) placed in a level other than the first level of his or her apprenticeship program, or (ii) required to complete fewer hours of technical training within a level than he or she would otherwise be required to complete; and (b) practical experience, an apprentice may have the term of his or her apprenticeship program shortened. 18(4) An employer must pay the apprentice consistent with the advanced standing granted to the apprentice. M.R. 129/2007 ; 105/2015 Progression criteria 19(1) An apprentice is eligible to advance a level in their apprenticeship program upon completing their current level. 19(2) An apprentice completes their current level by (a) completing the number of hours for and spending the amount of time in their current level, as set out in the apprenticeship program for their designated trade; (b) attaining a satisfactory grade in all required technical training for the level; and (c) paying the prescribed tuition and other fees, if any. M.R. 96/2024 CERTIFICATION Eligibility to write examinations 20(1) Upon successful completion of all technical training within the final level of an apprenticeship program, an apprentice is eligible to write the certification examination for that trade. 20(2) [Repealed] M.R. 105/2015 20(3) An apprentice who is eligible to take an examination under this section may make application to the executive director, in the form approved by the executive director, and shall be entitled to take the examination upon payment of the prescribed fee, if any. M.R. 105/2015 Certificate through apprenticeship qualification 21 The executive director must issue a certificate of qualification in a designated trade to an apprentice who has (a) completed all the levels in his or her apprenticeship program; (b) attained a satisfactory grade on the certification examination, and the practical examination, if any, for that trade; (c) successfully completed any other requirement for being granted a certificate of qualification; and (d) has paid the prescribed fees, if any. M.R. 96/2024 Certificate through trades qualification 22 The executive director may issue a certificate of qualification to a person if that person applies and (a) provides evidence acceptable to the executive director that he or she has been employed in the trade for 1½ times the required term of apprenticeship; (b) is able to demonstrate, to the approval of the executive director, experience in 70% of the tasks of the relevant trade; (c) successfully completes the prescribed certification examinations; and (d) pays the prescribed fees, if any. M.R. 105/2015 ; 96/2024 COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION TRADES Terms and conditions for issuing a certificate through grandparenting 23(1) A regulation specifying or amending a compulsory certification trade may provide for granting a certificate of qualification to a person working in the trade prior to the coming into force of that regulation. The granting of such a certificate is subject to the general terms and conditions provided in subsection (2). 23(2) A person making application under this section must (a) provide evidence acceptable to the executive director that he or she (i) has been employed in the trade in the immediate preceding 10 years for 1.5 times the term of apprenticeship, or such other period, as may be prescribed in the relevant trade regulation, and (ii) has proficiency in mandatory tasks prescribed in the standards for the relevant trade; (b) make application to the executive director in the form approved by the executive director; (c) make the application within one year after the date the relevant trade regulation came into force; and (d) pay the prescribed fee, if any. 23(3) The executive director may not grant a certificate of qualification bearing an interprovincial standards seal under this section. M.R. 105/2015 Exemptions 24(1) If an employee in the course of his or her employment performs a portion, but not all, of the tasks that come within the scope of a compulsory certification trade, the employee and the employer may make a joint application for an exemption. 24(2) An application under this section shall be submitted to the executive director and shall specify (a) the employer's company name, address and the location of the employee's work site; (b) the employee for whom the exemption is requested; (c) the practical and theoretical training the employee has undertaken or received in order to perform the tasks required in the course of his or her employment; and (d) the type of equipment to be used by the employee in the course of his or her work within the scope of the compulsory certification trade. 24(3) The executive director may grant an exemption if satisfied the application received provides evidence to reasonably conclude that the employee can perform the identified tasks in a safe and knowledgeable manner. 24(4) An exemption granted under this section expires on the date specified by the executive director, and may be subject to terms and conditions specified by the executive director, including (a) limiting the employee to performing specific tasks, or performing them at a specified work site, or both; (b) requiring the employer to provide supervision as may be specified; and (c) any other term or condition that the executive director reasonably requires. 24(5) Exemptions granted under this section shall be revoked (a) if the exempted employee ceases to be employed by the employer; (b) if the equipment specified in the application is no longer used by that employee or held by the employer; or (c) if the exempted employee or the employer fail to observe a term or condition imposed by the executive director under subsection (4). 24(6) Nothing in this section requires an employer and employee to apply for an exemption where the employee performing a task (a) is enrolled in an apprenticeship program for a designated trade which includes those tasks; or (b) possesses a certificate of qualification in a designated trade which includes those tasks. Renewal of exemption 24(7) An employer and employee may jointly apply to renew an exemption by making application at least one month prior to the expiry date of the permit. Subsections (2) to (4) apply, with necessary changes, to the application for the renewal of an exemption. M.R. 129/2007 Hiring in compulsory trades 25 An employer who hires a person to work in a compulsory certification trade must immediately register the person as an apprentice, unless the person is a journeyperson in the trade. GENERAL PROVISIONS — EXAMINATIONS Interprovincial standards certification 26 The executive director shall affix an interprovincial standards seal on the certificate of qualification issued to a person if he or she has attained a satisfactory grade on an interprovincial certification examination. M.R. 105/2015 Recognition of other certificates 27 The executive director (a) must recognize a valid certificate of qualification bearing an interprovincial standards seal issued by another jurisdiction in Canada as being the equivalent of a certificate of qualification granted for that trade in Manitoba; and (b) for compulsory certification trades, may recognize a certificate of qualification not bearing such a seal if the executive director is satisfied the requirements for obtaining the certificate in the jurisdiction that issued it are generally consistent with those in Manitoba. M.R. 105/2015 Executive director may require additional upgrading 28 If an apprentice or a trades qualification applicant is unsuccessful two or more times in taking a certification examination, the executive director may require the person to complete additional training or upgrading before he or she retakes the examination. M.R. 105/2015 New application to write examination required 29 An apprentice or a trades qualification applicant who fails a certification examination and does not reschedule taking the examination during the subsequent 12 months may reschedule it only if he or she makes a new application, as provided for in section 20 or 22. M.R. 105/2015 MISCELLANEOUS 30 [Repealed] M.R. 105/2015 Obligations of employer not reduced 31 No provision of this regulation eliminates or reduces the obligations of an employer to an employee prescribed in any other enactment in force in Manitoba. Conflict 32 Except for sections 10.5, 12.1 and 12.2, if a provision contained in a Schedule or a compulsory certification trade regulation is inconsistent with sections 1 to 31 of this regulation, the provision of the Schedule or the compulsory certification trade regulation prevails. M.R. 129/2007 ; 23/2009 ; 96/2024 Transitional matters 33 For the purpose of Schedule A, a designated trade as prescribed under a regulation listed in the first column of the following table is continued for all purposes as the designated voluntary trade listed opposite in the second column: Regulation Designated VoluntaryTrade Trade of Automotive Painter Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 166/2011 Trade of Automotive Refinishing Technician Trade of Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 170/2011 Trade of Auto Body and Collision Technician Trade of Partsperson Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 43/2007 Trade of Parts Technician SCHEDULE A (Subsection (1(1)) DESIGNATED TRADES (VOLUNTARY TRADES) Designation 1 The trades listed in the table in section 3 are designated as voluntary trades. Subcomponent trades 2 A subcomponent trade listed in the table in section 3 is designated as a subcomponent trade of the respective voluntary trade, as shown in the table. Voluntary Trade Schedule 3 The provisions of a Voluntary Trade Schedule set out in the following table apply in respect of the voluntary trade listed opposite: Voluntary Trade Schedule Voluntary Trade Schedule A.1 Trade of Agricultural Equipment Technician Schedule A.2 Trade of Aircraft Maintenance Journeyperson Schedule A.3 Trade of Auto Body and Collision Technician Schedule A.4 Trade of Automotive Refinishing Technician Schedule A.5 Trade of Automotive Service Technician Schedule A.6 Trade of Boilermaker Schedule A.7 Trade of Bricklayer Schedule A.8 Trade of Cabinetmaker Schedule A.9 Trade of Carpenter Schedule A.10 Trade of Computer Numerical Control Machinist Schedule A.11 Trade of Concrete Finisher Schedule A.12 Trade of Cook Schedule A.13 Trade of Floorcovering Installer Schedule A.14 Trade of Gasfitter subcomponent trade of domestic gasfitter Schedule A.15 Trade of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Schedule A.16 Trade of Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Schedule A.17 Trade of Instrumentation and Control Technician Schedule A.18 Trade of Insulator (Heat and Frost) Technician Schedule A.19 Trade of Ironworker (Generalist) Schedule A.20 Trade of Landscape Horticulturist Schedule A.21 Trade of Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) Schedule A.22 Trade of Machinist Schedule A.23 Trade of Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment Technician Schedule A.24 Trade of Painter and Decorator Schedule A.25 Trade of Parts Technician Schedule A.26 Trade of Plumber Schedule A.27 Trade of Pork Production Technician Schedule A.28 Trade of Power Electrician Schedule A.29 Trade of Pre-Engineered Building Erector Schedule A.30 Trade of Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Schedule A.31 Trade of Roofer Schedule A.32 Trade of Sheet Metal Worker Schedule A.33 Trade of Tool and Die Maker Schedule A.34 Trade of Transport Trailer Technician Schedule A.35 Trade of Truck and Transport Mechanic Schedule A.36 Trade of Water and Wastewater Technician subcomponent trade of water distribution operator subcomponent trade of water treatment operator subcomponent trade of wastewater collection operator subcomponent trade of wastewater treatment operator Schedule A.37 Trade of Welder * The Voluntary Trade Schedules include provisions that are inconsistent with sections 1 to 33. For a trade with no inconsistent provision, there is no Schedule. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.1 TRADE OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or an enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of agricultural equipment technician must not be less than (a) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 170% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 190% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 200% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Journeyperson equivalents 2 A person who holds a certificate of qualification in the trade of truck and transport mechanic or the trade of heavy duty equipment technician is equivalent to a journeyperson in the trade for the purpose of (a) determining the ratio of apprentices to journeypersons in the trade; and (b) supervising an apprentice in the trade. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.2 TRADE OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE JOURNEYPERSON Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of aircraft maintenance journeyperson must not be less than (a) 125% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 175% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 200% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Supervision 2(1) The practical experience of an apprentice in the trade must be supervised by an aircraft maintenance engineer. 2(2) For the purpose of this Schedule, (a) a reference to a "journeyperson" in respect of the trade of aircraft maintenance journeyperson is to be read as a reference to an aircraft maintenance engineer; and (b) an individual who holds a certificate of qualification in the trade is not considered to be a journeyperson. Definitions 3 The following definitions apply in this Schedule. "aircraft maintenance engineer" means a person who holds an aircraft maintenance engineer licence issued under Standard 566 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations , SOR/96-433, and who is authorized to certify maintenance on aircraft and aeronautical products appropriate to the category and ratings of the licence held. (« technicien d'entretien d'aéronefs ») "aircraft maintenance journeyperson" means a person who is engaged in technical training or practical experience in order to meet the basic training and experience standards of the trade, as indicated in Standard 566 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations , SOR/96-433. (« compagnon — entretien d'aéronefs ») M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.3 TRADE OF AUTO BODY AND COLLISION TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of auto body and collision technician must not be less than (a) 115% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 175% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Certificate through trades qualification 2(1) The executive director must issue a certificate of qualification to an applicant who (a) provides evidence satisfactory to the executive director that they have been employed in the trade for at least six years; (b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the executive director that they have experience in at least 70% of the tasks of the trade; (c) successfully completes the certification examination and practical examination, as set out in the apprenticeship program for the trade; and (d) pays the prescribed fee. 2(2) The executive director may issue a certificate of qualification under subsection (1) to an applicant who demonstrates experience in at least 80% of the tasks of the trade, without having the applicant complete the required practical examination, if the executive director is satisfied that (a) the applicant has obtained a grade of at least 80% on the written interprovincial examination; or (b) the applicant's knowledge, skills and experience have been assessed by a prior learning assessment and credential recognition co-ordinator employed by the department, and the co-ordinator has recommended that the certificate be issued. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.4 TRADE OF AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHINGTECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of automotive refinishing technician must not be less than (a) 115% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; and (b) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level. Certificate through trades qualification 2(1) The executive director must issue a certificate of qualification to an applicant who (a) provides evidence satisfactory to the executive director that they have been employed in the trade for at least four years; (b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the executive director that they have experience in at least 70% of the tasks of the trade; (c) successfully completes the certification examination and practical examination, as set out in the apprenticeship program for the trade; and (d) pays the prescribed fee. 2(2) The executive director may issue a certificate of qualification under subsection (1) to an applicant who demonstrates experience in at least 80% of the tasks of the trade, without having the applicant complete the required practical examination, if the executive director is satisfied that (a) the applicant has obtained a grade of at least 80% on the written interprovincial examination; or (b) the applicant's knowledge, skills and experience have been assessed by a prior learning assessment and credential recognition co-ordinator employed by the department, and the co-ordinator has recommended that the certificate be issued. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.5 TRADE OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of automotive service technician while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 175% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 195% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.6 TRADE OF BOILERMAKER Minimum wage rates 1(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of boilermaker while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 50% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 65% of the reference wage rate during the second level; and (c) 80% of the reference wage rate during the third level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means the applicable minimum wage rate payable to a journeyperson boilermaker under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.7 TRADE OF BRICKLAYER Minimum wage rates 1(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of bricklayer while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 60% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 70% of the reference wage rate during the second level; and (c) 80% of the reference wage rate during the third level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means the applicable minimum wage rate payable to a journeyperson bricklayer under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006. Certificate through trades qualification 2(1) The executive director must issue a certificate of qualification to an applicant who (a) provides evidence satisfactory to the executive director that they have been employed in the trade for at least 4½ years; (b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the executive director that they have experience in at least 70% of the tasks of the trade; (c) successfully completes a certification examination that consists of a written interprovincial examination and, subject to subsection (2), a practical examination; and (d) pays the prescribed fee. 2(2) The executive director may issue a certificate of qualification under subsection (1) to an applicant who demonstrates experience in at least 80% of the tasks of the trade, without having the applicant complete a practical examination, if the executive director is satisfied that (a) the applicant has obtained a grade of at least 80% on the written interprovincial examination; and (b) the applicant's knowledge, skills and experience have been assessed by a prior learning assessment and credential recognition co-ordinator employed by the department, and the co-ordinator has recommended that the certificate be issued. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.8 TRADE OF CABINETMAKER Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of cabinetmaker must not be less than (a) 125% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level;

(b) 175% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 200% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 225% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.9 TRADE OF CARPENTER Minimum wage rates 1(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of carpenter while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 65% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 75% of the reference wage rate during the second level; (c) 80% of the reference wage rate during the third level; and (d) 90% of the reference wage rate during the fourth level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means (a) the applicable minimum wage rate payable to a journeyperson carpenter under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006; or (b) the prevailing wage rate per hour paid to a journeyperson who is employed on the same contract or job as the apprentice, if the hourly wage rate of the journeyperson is not prescribed under The Construction Industry Wages Act . Certificate through trades qualification 2(1) The executive director must issue a certificate of qualification to an applicant who (a) provides evidence satisfactory to the executive director that they have been employed in the trade for at least six years; (b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the executive director that they have experience in at least 70% of the tasks of the trade; (c) subject to subsection (2), successfully completes a certification examination that consists of a practical examination and written interprovincial examination for the trade; and (d) pays the prescribed fee. 2(2) The executive director may issue a certificate of qualification under subsection (1) to an applicant who demonstrates experience in at least 80% of the tasks of the trade, without having the applicant complete the required practical examination, if the executive director is satisfied that (a) the applicant has obtained a grade of at least 85% on the written interprovincial examination; or (b) the applicant's knowledge, skills and experience have been assessed by a prior learning assessment and credential recognition co-ordinator employed by the department, and the co-ordinator has recommended that the certificate be issued. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.10 TRADE OF COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL MACHINIST Apprentice eligibility 1 To become an apprentice in the trade, a person must hold a certificate of qualification in the Trade of Machinist or the Trade of Tool and Die Maker. Apprenticeship does not affect wages etc. 2 Being an apprentice in the trade does not reduce or limit the wages and other benefits that the person is eligible to receive as a journeyperson machinist or tool and die maker. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.11 TRADE OF CONCRETE FINISHER Minimum wage rates 1(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of concrete finisher must not be less than (a) 65% of the reference wage rate during the first level; and (b) 80% of the reference wage rate during the second level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means the hourly minimum wage rate prescribed for a journeyperson concrete finisher under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.12 TRADE OF COOK Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of cook while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 120% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.13 TRADE OF FLOORCOVERING INSTALLER Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of floorcovering installer while undertaking practical experience shall not be less than (a) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 200% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 250% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.14 TRADE OF GASFITTER Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of gasfitter while undertaking practical experience must not be less than the following: (a) for the subcomponent trade of domestic gasfitter, (i) 165% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level, and (ii) 195% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (b) for the additional third and fourth levels of the trade, (i) 235% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level, and (ii) 265% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Advanced standing — subcomponent trade 2 An apprentice who has completed all levels of technical training and practical experience for one of the following trades must be granted advanced standing that is equivalent to the first level of the subcomponent trade of domestic gasfitter if the apprentice chooses to become an apprentice in that subcomponent trade: (a) the trade of plumber; (b) the trade of refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic; (c) the subcomponent trade of refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic (residential); (d) the trade of steamfitter-pipefitter. Supervision 3(1) The employer of an apprentice must ensure that, while undertaking practical experience, an apprentice in the subcomponent trade is directly supervised by an individual who is the holder of a domestic gasfitter's licence or a commercial and industrial gasfitter's licence. 3(2) The employer must ensure that, while undertaking practical experience, an apprentice in the trade is directly supervised by the following: (a) in the case of an apprentice in the first or second level, a person who is qualified under subsection (1); (b) in the case of an apprentice in the third or fourth level, a person who is the holder of a commercial and industrial gasfitter's licence. 3(3) In this section, "domestic gasfitter's licence" and "commercial and industrial gasfitter's licence" mean the licences specified in section 13 of the Gas and Oil Burner Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 104/87 R. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.15 TRADE OF HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of heavy duty equipment technician must not be less than (a) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 170% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 190% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 200% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Journeyperson equivalents 2 A person who holds a certificate of qualification in the trades of agricultural equipment technician or truck and transport mechanic is equivalent to a journeyperson in the trade for the purpose of (a) determining the ratio of apprentices to journeypersons in the trade; and (b) supervising an apprentice in the trade. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.16 TRADE OF INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT) Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of industrial mechanic (millwright) must not be less than (a) 160% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 170% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 180% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 190% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.17 TRADE OF INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of instrumentation and control technician must not be less than (a) 160% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 180% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 220% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 260% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Advanced standing 2 For an individual who completes the equivalent of all four levels of technical training in the trade in an accredited program before becoming an apprentice in the trade, the advanced standing that the executive director may grant the person must not exceed (a) 18 months, in respect of the period of the person's apprenticeship; and (b) 2,400 hours, in respect of the number of hours that the person must complete as an apprentice in the trade. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.18 TRADE OF INSULATOR (HEAT AND FROST) TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of insulator (heat and frost) technician while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 58% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 69% of the reference wage rate during the second level; (c) 81% of the reference wage rate during the third level; and (d) 92% of the reference wage rate during the fourth level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means the hourly minimum wage rate prescribed for a journeyperson insulator (heat and frost) technician under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.19 TRADE OF IRONWORKER (GENERALIST) Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of ironworker (generalist) must not be less than (a) 200% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 225% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 275% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 ">SCHEDULE A.20 TRADE OF LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURIST Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of landscape horticulturist while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 115% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 130% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 145% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 160% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.21 TRADE OF LATHER (INTERIOR SYSTEMS MECHANIC) Minimum wage rates 1(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of lather (interior systems mechanic) must not be less than (a) 60% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 70% of the reference wage rate during the second level; and (c) 80% of the reference wage rate during the third level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means (a) the applicable minimum wage rate payable to a journeyperson lather (interior systems mechanic) under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006, in the case where the hourly wage rate of the journeyperson who is employed on the same contract is prescribed under that regulation; or (b) in any other case, (i) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level, (ii) 180% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level, and (iii) 205% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.22 TRADE OF MACHINIST Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of machinist must not be less than (a) 115% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; or (d) 175% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Certificate through trades qualification 2(1) The executive director must issue a certificate of qualification to an applicant who (a) provides evidence satisfactory to the executive director that they have been employed in the trade for at least six years; (b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the executive director that they have experience in at least 70% of the tasks of the trade; (c) subject to subsection (2), successfully completes both the practical examination and the written interprovincial examination for the trade; and (d) pays the prescribed fee. 2(2) The executive director may issue a certificate of qualification under subsection (1) to an applicant who demonstrates experience in at least 80% of the tasks of the trade, without having the applicant complete the required practical examination, if the executive director is satisfied that (a) the applicant has obtained a grade of at least 90% on the written interprovincial examination; or (b) the applicant's knowledge, skills and experience have been assessed by a prior learning assessment and credential recognition co-ordinator employed by the department, and the co-ordinator has recommended that the certificate be issued. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.23 TRADE OF MARINE AND OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of marine and outdoor power equipment technician while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 115% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.24 TRADE OF PAINTER AND DECORATOR Minimum wage rates 1(1) Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of painter and decorator while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) during the first level, the greater of (i) 140% of the provincial minimum wage, or (ii) 55% of the reference wage rate, if applicable; (b) during the second level, the greater of (i) 180% of the provincial minimum wage, or (ii) 75% of the reference wage rate, if applicable; or (c) during the third level, the greater of (i) 200% of the provincial minimum wage, or (ii) 85% of the reference wage rate, if applicable. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means the hourly minimum wage rate prescribed for a journeyperson painter and decorator under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.25 TRADE OF PARTS TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of parts technician while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 110% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 125% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.26 TRADE OF PLUMBER Minimum wage rates 1(1) Subject to subsection (3), unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of plumber while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 50% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 60% of the reference wage rate during the second level; (c) 70% of the reference wage rate during the third level; and (d) 80% of the reference wage rate during the fourth level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means (a) the hourly minimum wage rate prescribed for a journeyperson plumber under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006; or (b) the prevailing wage rate per hour paid to a journeyperson who is employed on the same contract or job as the apprentice, where the hourly wage rate of the journeyperson is not prescribed under The Construction Industry Wages Act . 1(3) For greater certainty, an apprentice must not be paid a wage rate that is less than (a) 110% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 120% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 130% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 140% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.27 TRADE OF PORK PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of pork production technician must not be less than (a) 120% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; and (b) 130% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.28 TRADE OF POWER ELECTRICIAN Interpretation — "journeyperson" 1 To be considered a journeyperson for the purpose of the trade of power electrician, a person must hold (a) a certificate of qualification in the trade; and (b) a journeyperson electrician's licence issued under The Electricians' Licence Act . Minimum wage rates 2 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of power electrician must not be less than (a) 130% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 170% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 190% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.29 TRADE OF PRE-ENGINEERED BUILDING ERECTOR Apprentice wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of pre-engineered building erector shall not be less than (a) 150% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; and (b) 200% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.30 TRADE OF RECREATION VEHICLE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of recreation vehicle service technician while undertaking practical experience shall not be less than (a) 115% of the minimum provincial wage during the first level; (b) 130% of the minimum provincial wage during the second level; and (c) 150% of the minimum wage during the third level. Journeyperson must hold related licences 2 A journeyperson's certificate of qualification in the trade is immediately suspended if the journeyperson ceases to hold one or both of the following: (a) a valid limited specialized trade electrician's licence required under The Electricians' Licence Act ; (b) a valid special gas fitter's licence required under The Gas and Oil Burner Act . M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.31 TRADE OF ROOFER Minimum wage rates 1(1) Subject to subsection (3), unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of roofer while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 55% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 70% of the reference wage rate during the second level; and (c) 85% of the reference wage rate during the third level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means (a) the hourly minimum wage rate prescribed for a journeyperson roofer under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006; or (b) the prevailing wage rate per hour paid to a journeyperson who is employed on the same contract or job as the apprentice, where the hourly wage rate of the journeyperson is not prescribed under The Construction Industry Wages Act . 1(3) For greater certainty, an apprentice must not be paid a wage rate that is less than (a) 110% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 120% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 130% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE A.32 TRADE OF SHEET METAL WORKER Minimum wage rates 1(1) Subject to subsection (3), unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of sheet metal worker while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 50% of the reference wage rate during the first level; (b) 65% of the reference wage rate during the second level; (c) 75% of the reference wage rate during the third level; and (d) 85% of the reference wage rate during the fourth level. 1(2) In subsection (1), "reference wage rate" means (a) the applicable minimum wage rate payable to a journeyperson sheet metal worker under the Construction Industry Minimum Wage Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 119/2006; or (b) the prevailing wage rate per hour paid to a journeyperson who is employed on the same contract or job as the apprentice, where the hourly wage rate of the journeyperson is not prescribed under The Construction Industry Wages Act . 1(3) For greater certainty, an apprentice must not be paid a wage rate that is less than (a) 110% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 120% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 130% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 140% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 ; 105/2024 SCHEDULE A.33 TRADE OF TOOL AND DIE MAKER Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of tool and die maker must not be less than (a) 115% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 175% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. Certificate through trades qualification 2(1) The executive director must issue a certificate of qualification to an applicant who (a) provides evidence satisfactory to the executive director that they have been employed in the trade for at least six years; (b) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the executive director that they have experience in at least 70% of the tasks of the trade; (c) successfully completes the certification examination and practical examination, as set out in the apprenticeship program for the trade; and (d) pays the prescribed fee. 2(2) The executive director may issue a certificate of qualification under subsection (1) to an applicant who demonstrates experience in at least 80% of the tasks of the trade, without having the applicant complete the required practical examination, if the executive director is satisfied that (a) the applicant has obtained a grade of at least 90% on the written interprovincial examination; or (b) the applicant's knowledge, skills and experience have been assessed by a prior learning assessment and credential recognition co-ordinator employed by the department, and the co-ordinator has recommended that the certificate be issued. M.R. 96/2024 ; 105/2024 SCHEDULE A.34 TRADE OF TRANSPORT TRAILER TECHNICIAN Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of transport trailer technician while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 115% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 ; 105/2024 SCHEDULE A.35 TRADE OF TRUCK AND TRANSPORTMECHANIC Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of truck and transport mechanic must not be less than (a) 135% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 155% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; (c) 175% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level; and (d) 195% of the provincial minimum wage during the fourth level. M.R. 96/2024 ; 105/2024 SCHEDULE A.36 TRADE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN Certificate of qualification in the trade 1(1) To qualify for a certificate of qualification in the trade of water and wastewater technician, an apprentice must first obtain a certificate of qualification in each of the four subcomponent trades. 1(2) For greater certainty, an apprentice who obtains a certificate of qualification in each of the four subcomponent trades is entitled to receive a certification of qualification in the trade without writing any further certification examination or paying any further fee. Minimum wage rates 2 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of water and wastewater technician must not be less than the following: (a) for an apprentice who does not have a certificate of qualification in at least two of the subcomponent trades, 150% of the provincial minimum wage; (b) for an apprentice who has a certificate of qualification in two or more of the subcomponent trades, 160% of the provincial minimum wage. Supervision and ratios 3(1) A person is qualified to supervise an apprentice in a subcomponent trade if the person (a) holds a certificate of qualification in the trade; (b) holds a certificate of qualification in the same subcomponent trade; or (c) has been designated by the executive director under subsection (2) as an authorized trainer in the same subcomponent trade. 3(2) To be designated as an authorized trainer in a subcomponent trade, a person must (a) make an application in a form acceptable to the executive director; and (b) hold a class 2 operator's certificate issued under the Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 77/2003, in the following category: (i) for the water distribution operator subcomponent trade, an operator's certificate for water distribution facilities, (ii) for the water treatment operator subcomponent trade, an operator's certificate for wastewater treatment facilities, (iii) for the wastewater collection operator subcomponent trade, an operator's certificate for wastewater collection facilities, (iv) for the wastewater treatment operator subcomponent trade, an operator's certificate for water treatment facilities. M.R. 96/2024 ; 105/2024 SCHEDULE A.37 TRADE OF WELDER Minimum wage rates 1 Unless otherwise prescribed by a payment agreement or enactment that is more favourable to the apprentice, the hourly wage rate for an apprentice in the trade of welder while undertaking practical experience must not be less than (a) 125% of the provincial minimum wage during the first level; (b) 145% of the provincial minimum wage during the second level; and (c) 165% of the provincial minimum wage during the third level. M.R. 96/2024 ; 105/2024 SCHEDULE B (Subsection 1(1)) COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION TRADES Designation 1 The following trades are designated as compulsory certification trades: (a) the trade of construction electrician, as designated in the Trade of Construction Electrician Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 16/2006; (b) the trade of electrologist, as designated in the Trade of Electrologist Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 105/2006; (c) the trade of esthetician, as designated in the Trade of Esthetician Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 146/2014; (d) the trade of hairstylist, as designated in the Trade of Hairstylist Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 251/2014; (e) the trade of industrial electrician, as designated in the Trade of Industrial Electrician Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 13/2006; (f) the trade of refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic, as designated in the Trade of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 70/2012; (g) the trade of sprinkler fitter, as designated in the Trade of Sprinkler Fitter Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 29/2003; (h) the trade of steamfitter-pipefitter, as designated in the Trade of Steamfitter-Pipefitter Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 1/2009; (i) the trades of boom truck hoist, mobile crane and tower crane operator, as designated in the Trades of Boom Truck Hoist, Mobile Crane and Tower Crane Operator Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 2/2018. M.R. 96/2024 SCHEDULE C (Subsection 1(1)) DESIGNATED OCCUPATIONS Designation 1 The following occupations are designated as designated occupations: (a) baker; (b) powerline technician. M.R. 96/2024