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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

Dry and Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

Course Code: CHEM
Description: This (1) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of dry and wet chemical extinguishing systems according to NFPA 17 and 17A. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 9
Usual Hours: 8.00 hr

Starts On	Ends On	Classes	Location
Fri. Jun 27, 2025	Fri. Jun 27, 2025	1	Toronto

HYDRANT COURSE PRACTICAL COURSE

Course Code: HYD
Description: This (1) day course will review the types of hydrants along with the installation, repair, maintenance, inspection and testing procedures. IMPORTANT - YOU MUST COMPLETE THE INTRODUCTION TO FIRE HYDRANTS COURSE ON THE NATIONAL LMS PRIOR TO TAKING THIS COURSE. THIS IS HANDS ON COURSE AND YOU WILL REQUIRE PPE. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 9
Usual Hours: 0.00 hr

Starts On	Ends On	Classes	Location
Fri. Jun 20, 2025	Fri. Jun 20, 2025	1	Ottawa

NFPA 14 Standpipe Systems 2019

Course Code: 14-16
Description: This (1) day course will review the requirements of NFPA 14 2019and promote navigation and understanding of the requirements of this NFPA standard. Discussions will also focus on the additional requirements of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and OHSA Regulations for Construction Projects. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 18
Usual Hours: 8.00 hr

Starts On	Ends On	Classes	Location
Fri. Jun 27, 2025	Fri. Jun 27, 2025	1	Kitchener Waterloo

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
Sat. Jun 21, 2025	Sat. Jun 21, 2025	1	Ottawa

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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