Permits, Licenses and Renewals

Authorizations to Practise in the trades of Hairstylist, Electrologist and Esthetician

For the trades of Hairstylist, Electrologist and Esthetician, the Apprenticeship Branch issues an Authorization to Practise with the Certificate of Qualification. This Authorization to Practise must be renewed every two years and must be available upon request at the work site. A person cannot legally work in the Hairstylist, Electrologist or Esthetician trades without a valid Authorization to Practise.

If you are an industry practitioner with a Certificate of Qualification and an Authorization to Practise in one of these trades, the Apprenticeship Branch will send you a renewal notice, with a renewal form, prior to the expiry of your Authorization to Practise. Please ensure that the Branch is kept informed of any changes to your personal information (including name and address changes).

Permits and Licenses Issued by other Government Bodies and Associations

In some trades, you may require licenses and/or permits in addition to your Certificate of Qualification or Apprentice Pocket Card, to perform the tasks associated with your trade.

The chart below illustrates which licenses or permits you may require to practice in your trade.

Trade Name	Licenses and Permits	Issuing Body
Construction Electrician	Journeyperson Electrician (“HC” License) - Mandatory	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
Industrial Electrician	Journeyperson Electrician (“HI” License) - Mandatory	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
Industrial Instrument Mechanic	Limited Specialized Electrical License (“M” License) – Instrument Mechanic - Recommended	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
Landscape Technician	Pesticide Use Permit - Recommended	Manitoba Conservation, Environmental Assessment and Licensing Branch
	Arborists License - Recommended	Manitoba Conservation, Forestry Branch
Plumber	Gasfitter “B” License - Recommended	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
	Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA) licence - Recommended	Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA)
Power Electrician	Journeyperson Power Electrician (“PE” License) - Mandatory	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician	Limited Specialized Electrical License (“M” License) – Recreational Vehicle - Mandatory	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic	Gasfitter “B” License - Recommended Limited Specialized Electrical License (“M” License) - Refrigeration - Recommended	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
	Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA) licence	Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA)
Steamfitter-Pipefitter	Gasfitter "B" License - Recommended	Manitoba Labour and Immigration, Mechanical and Engineering Branch
	Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA) license - Recommended	Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA)

For information on how to obtain one of these permits/licenses, please contact the issuing body:

Manitoba Labour and Immigration
Mechanical and Engineering Branch
500 – 401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0P8
Tel: (204) 945-3373
Fax: (204) 948-2309
Web Address: www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/me/mechanic.html

Manitoba Conservation
Environmental Assessment and Licensing Branch
123 Main St Suite 160
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A5
Tel: (204) 945-8321
Fax: (204) 945-5229
Web Address: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/envapprovals

Manitoba Conservation
Forestry Branch
Box 70
200 Saulteaux Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3W3
E-mail: treecare@gov.mb.ca
Tel: (204) 945-7989
Web Address: www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/forestry/forest-urban/u-contents.html

Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association (MOPIA)
2141 – B Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 1P8
Tel: (204) 338-0804
Toll Free: 1-888-667-4203
Fax: (204)338-0810
E-mail: mopia@mts.net
Web Address: www.mopia.ca