In Ontario, UA Local 853 is the only Training Delivery Agent (TDA) for sprinkler fitters designed by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). This TDA tracks sprinkler fitter apprentices registered with the government and offers them the opportunity to attend their trade school.
*IMPORTANT* If you are not currently a registered apprentice in the province you can not apply for these offered courses, these courses are for Trade School only.
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.
Please include the following information in your email request:
- Name, block level you are requesting and preferred months to attend
- Ministry Client ID Number (Located on your ministry training agreement RTA)
- Mailing address, phone number and email address
- Employer Name and contact, mailing address and phone number
January 6th – February 28th, 2025
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
March 3rd – April 25th, 2025
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
April 28th – June 20th, 2025
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
August 25th – October 17th, 2025
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
October 20th – December 12th, 2025
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
To contact the MLITSD for replacement apprenticeship registration documents—used to apply for grants—or any other Ministry-related questions, please contact 905-433-0595 or 1-800-461-4608. Alternatively you can check the Skilled Trades Ontario website for a copy of your registered training agreement in your account.
To learn more, visit the Ministry of Colleges and Universities website.
The Ontario Apprenticeship Enhancement Fund is provided each year to UA Local 853 Sprinkler & Fire Protection Trade Centre.