Your Academic History
If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit
My Education for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than Red River College Polytechnic; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.
Click Here for the Admissions Course Equivalence page. This page provides details on the high school courses and credentials needed for admission for applicants from outside of Manitoba. If you have High School education in Canada, use this guide to check your qualifications.
The college requires transcripts verifying your complete academic history including any public or private high school, college, university, or technical institute you have attended.
Please check the
Program Overview page, to see if this program is for Manitoba residents only.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION
Upload Through Your Future Student Account
- Scan your document(s) and save the file. Ensure you keep your original documents as the College may request to see them at any time.
- Go to apply.rrc.ca and log in.
- Click on your application, then Supplemental Items & Documents.
If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.
Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.
Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program's admission requirements.
However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
Not all Red Seal and designated trades are considered teachable technical vocational subject areas in Manitoba provincial secondary schools. A listing of Red Seal and designated trades can be found on the Apprenticeship Manitoba website.
Regular Admission Requirements
- Grade 12
- Submit proof of graduation from Grade 12
- If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
- If you do not meet this admission requirement, contact RRC's Teacher Education department to discuss a plan for meeting the regular admission requirements before applying to this program
- If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
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- English Language Requirements (ELRs)
- Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs:
Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction? - If YES, you meet English language requirements. Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
or - If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option. If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
or - If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review.
- * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
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- Vocational Training
- Submit proof of training:
- Red Seal Trades
- A certificate of qualification (journeyperson’s certificate or equivalent to a Manitoba trade specific credential as determined by Apprenticeship Manitoba)
- Two years of approved trade experience from the documented date of receiving the approved trade credential
- The Red Seal endorsement is required for a Permanent Special Vocational Certificate issued by Manitoba Education Professional Certification Branch upon graduation from this program.
or - Designated Trades
- A certificate of qualification (journeyperson’s certificate or equivalent to a Manitoba trade specific credential as determined by Apprenticeship Manitoba)
- Two years of approved trade experience from the documented date of receiving the approved trade credential
or - Non-designated Trades
- A formal post secondary credential in your non-designated area, including any industry designations
- In Manitoba:
- Construction Electricians and Industrial Electricians must also hold a Journeyperson Electrician License issued by the Mechanical and Engineering Branch of Manitoba Labour and Immigration. This license must be renewed every four years
- Early Childhood Educators must hold an ECE III designation
- For more information regarding requirements set out by Apprenticeship Manitoba, visit their website
- Post-secondary transcripts must have been issued within 6 months prior to your application date,and submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the post-secondary institution.
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- Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
- Academic Requirement
- High school graduation is not required, but you must have passed at least three 40S courses (or equivalent) in the last three years,
or - You have taken the General Education Development Tests (GED) and will present the results with your application,
or - You attended another university under mature status, and you achieved at least a "C" grade on every course attempted there,
or - You have attended another post-secondary institution (including a technical college, Bible school, or Bible college), and you completed the equivalent of at least one semester of work there with a minimum "C" average,
or - You have completed a continuing education certificate/diploma program with a minimum of "C" average on approximately one semester of work (at least three full course credits).
or - You qualified for Junior Matriculations standing before 1964
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- Meet Regular Admission Requirement 2 and 3
Program Progression Requirements
Program progression requirements are not due within 30 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.
- Work Experience
- An RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process must be completed to provide proof of the following training and work experience. An employer verification from must be submitted to verify this experience. This must be completed prior to begging the final 2 practicum course blocks (or the final 12 weeks/60 days of student teaching practicum):
- Red Seal Trades-2 years of approved trade experience from the documented date of receiving the approved trade credential
or - Designated Trades-2 years of approved trade experience from the documented date of receiving the approved trade credential
or - Non-Designated Trades-At least 5 years of approved work experience including 2 years under the supervision of a person who holds an approved credential or has approved training in the trade
- Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks
- This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:
- Criminal Record Check (CRC)
- Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
- Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)
- If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program
- If you are listed on an Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program
- For details on this program's requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
- These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form
- For general information on why RRC requires these checks and for links to check providers such as the Winnipeg Police, visit our Criminal Record Checks webpage
- Submit your check documents to the RRC program contact listed on the Contact Information section of your program
Academic Advising Service
Our academic advising service can provide information about our full-time programs, explain program admission requirements, and help you select the right program to meet your career and academic goals. We can also connect you with helpful people, resources, and supports.