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UA Local 853 Training Centre

In Ontario, UA Local 853 is a registered Training Delivery Agent (TDA) for sprinkler fitters designated by the MILTSD (Ministry of Immigration, Labour, Training and Skills Development). This TDA tracks sprinkler fitter apprentices registered with the government and offers them the opportunity to attend their trade school.

All registered Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer apprentices not registered with the Ontario Sprinkler Industry JTAC (i.e. non-union) can request their apprenticeship training school dates by submitting their request to register@ualocal853.org.

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Upcoming Courses

Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

Course Code: CO2
Description: This (1/2) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of carbon dioxide extinguishing systems according to NFPA 12. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 9
Usual Hours: 4.00 hr

Starts On	Ends On	Classes	Location
Sat. Dec 6, 2025	Sat. Dec 6, 2025	1	Toronto

Fire Pump Maintenance

Course Code: FPM
Description: This (2) day course will cover disassembly, maintenance, reassembly, alignment and testing of a working fire pump. To participate in this course, it is recommended that journeypersons have relevant field experience with servicing fire pumps or have completed Fire Pump 2. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 6
Usual Hours: 16.00 hr

Starts On	Ends On	Classes	Location
Sat. Dec 6, 2025	Sun. Dec 7, 2025	2	Toronto

Introduction to Fire Pumps

Course Code: FP1
Description: This (2) day course is for the fitter with no or limited experience installing fire pumps. Areas to be covered include: fire pump theory, types of pumps and applications, basic hydraulic calculations, installation & acceptance test requirements and related codes. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 18
Usual Hours: 16.00 hr

Starts On	Ends On	Classes	Location
Fri. Dec 5, 2025	Sat. Dec 6, 2025	2	Ottawa

Sprinkler Spacing & Obstructions

Course Code: SP/OB
Description: This (1) day course will go through the various requirements and rulings for sprinkler installation and obstructions as specified within NFPA 13. The participant will become familiar with these requirements and will discuss how these rules will apply in the field. Focus will be on where and how to find this information in the code book. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 18
Usual Hours: 8.00 hr

Starts On	Ends On	Classes	Location
Fri. Dec 5, 2025	Fri. Dec 5, 2025	1	Online Class

Note: UA Local 853 Members please sign-in to view the course details and/or sign-up for one of the above courses.

Non-Members, please call the UA Local 853 office for more information about these upcoming courses.

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