• UA Local 853
    Sprinkler & Fire Protection Trade Centre
  • 60 Performance Drive, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 0G6
  • 905-477-6022 | 1-800-387-7085 (Toll Free)

UA Local 853 Sprinkler and Fire Protection Trade Centre Website

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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UA Local 853 Training Centre

Upcoming Courses

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
Fri. Jun 19, 2026 Fri. Jun 19, 2026 1 Kingston

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. Jun 19, 2026 Fri. Jun 19, 2026 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.