MLTSD Apprenticeship Training

In Ontario, UA Local 853 is the only Training Delivery Agent (TDA) for sprinkler fitters designed by the MLTSD (Ministry of 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.

Please include the following information in your email request:

• Name, block level you are requesting and preferred months to attend
• OCOT number (must be active)
• Mailing address, phone number and email address
• Employer Name and contact, mailing address and phone number

February 28th – April 22nd, 2022
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer

April 25th – June 17th, 2022
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer

August 29th – October 21st, 2022
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer

October 24th – December 16th, 2022
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer

January 2nd – February 24th, 2023
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer

To contact the MLTSD for replacement apprenticeship registration document—used to apply for grants—or any other Ministry-related questions, please contact 905-433-0595 or 1-800-461-4608.

To read more, click here.

The Ontario Apprenticeship Enhancement Fund is provided each year to UA Local 853 Sprinkler & Fire Protection Trade Centre.

Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act was legislation that was introduced in 2009 giving the college authority to regulate all approved trades in Ontario.

To be an apprentice with UA Local 853, you must therefore apply for and maintain a membership with OCOT, click here.

JTAC members
Labour: Dale Hawrychuk, Kyle MacDonald, Mark Stokes
Contractors: Mark VanGelder, Rick Berwick, Jamie McKenzie

To register for journeyperson upgrade courses, please log in to the members section.