Manitoba hvac license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| State/provincial license required? | Individual worker certificate (Manitoba regulation) Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic is a compulsory certification trade. “the trade of refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic, which includes the sub-component trade of refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic (residential), is continued as a compulsory certification trade.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Trade of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Regulation, M.R. 70/2012 |
| Experience / hours | Individual worker certificate (Manitoba regulation) Four levels, each at least 12 months with 1,800 hours of technical training and practical experience. “the trade is four levels, with each level consisting of a period of at least 12 months during which the apprentice must complete 1,800 hours of technical training and practical experience; and” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Trade of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Regulation, M.R. 70/2012 |
| Exam | Individual worker certificate (Manitoba regulation) Certification exam for the trade: written interprovincial examination. “the trade consists of a written interprovincial examination; and” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Trade of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Regulation, M.R. 70/2012 |
Check a license in Manitoba
Manitoba does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: web2.gov.mb.ca