• 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

Clean Agent & Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

  • Course Code: GAS
  • Description: This (1) day course will combine the topics of Clean Agent and Carbon Dioxide extinguishing systems. The first half of the day will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of clean agent extinguishing systems according to NFPA 2001 with a focus on FM-200 and Novec 1230 systems.Thie second half of the day 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: 8.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 1 Toronto

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

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. May 31, 2025 Sun. Jun 1, 2025 2 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 13, 2025 Fri. Jun 13, 2025 1 Toronto
Fri. Jun 20, 2025 Fri. Jun 20, 2025 1 Ottawa

Inspection & Testing of Fire Pumps

  • Course Code: FP2
  • Description: This (1) day course will focus on Fire Pump Inspection & Annual Testing. Areas that will be covered include: requirements for a proper fire pump inspection, procedures for annual testing, safe use of testing equipment, plotting test results, completing associated testing documents, in addition to basic trouble shooting. To complete this course all participants must successfully complete a written and practical evaluation and are recommended to have completed Fire Pump 1. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 12
  • Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. May 24, 2025 Sat. May 24, 2025 1 Kingston
Sat. Jun 14, 2025 Sat. Jun 14, 2025 1 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
Sat. May 3, 2025 Sun. May 4, 2025 2 Toronto
Fri. May 9, 2025 Sat. May 10, 2025 2 Ottawa
Fri. May 9, 2025 Sat. May 10, 2025 2 Windsor
Fri. May 30, 2025 Sat. May 31, 2025 1 Kitchener Waterloo

Introduction to Victaulic Vortex® Systems

  • Course Code: VOR
  • Description: This (1) day course will cover the use, operation, installation, design and ITM requirements of hybrid fire extinguishing systems according to NFPA 770 with a focus on the Victaulic Vortex® system. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 9
  • Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. May 10, 2025 Sat. May 10, 2025 1 Toronto

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. Apr 25, 2025 Fri. Apr 25, 2025 1 Ottawa
Fri. Apr 25, 2025 Fri. Apr 25, 2025 1 Windsor
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 1 Toronto
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
Fri. May 9, 2025 Fri. May 9, 2025 1 Toronto
Fri. May 30, 2025 Fri. May 30, 2025 1 Windsor
Sat. Jun 21, 2025 Sat. Jun 21, 2025 1 Ottawa

Switch Course

  • Course Code: SWT
  • Description: This (1) day course will explain how to install and set up sprinkler system switches, troubleshoot and review how to test these devices once they are connected to the fire alarm panel. This course will include practical hands on applications and use of a multimeter. Available to Journeypersons Maximum Participants = 9
  • Usual Hours: 8.00 hr
Starts On Ends On Classes Location
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 1 Ottawa
Sat. Apr 26, 2025 Sat. Apr 26, 2025 1 Toronto

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.