In Ontario, UA Local 853 is the only Training Delivery Agent (TDA) for sprinkler fitters designed by the MTCU (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities). 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
March 4th – April 26th, 2019
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
April 29th – June 21st, 2019
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
September 2nd – October 25th, 2019
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
October 28th – December 20th, 2019
Level 1 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 2 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
Level 3 – Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
To contact the MTCU for replacement apprenticeship cards—used to apply for grants—or any other Ministry-related questions, please contact 905-837-7721 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.