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Sprinkler And Fire Protection Installer | Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act | Designated Red Seal Trade

Description
Read and interpret drawings, specifications and fire codes to determine layout requirements

• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping systems and sprinkler and fire protection equipment using hand and power tools

• Sprinkler system installers fabricate, install, test, maintain and repair water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical sprinkler systems in buildings for fire protection purposes

• Install valves, alarms and associated equipment

• Use air or liquid pressure equipment to test systems for leaks

• Perform work indoors on residential and commercial buildings

Personal Qualities

• You may be required to work in cramped areas or at considerable heights

• You have the stamina to be on your feet for long periods of time

• You need to be in good physical condition to carry materials

• Review the Essential Skills profile for additional qualities required srv108.services.gc.ca/english/profiles/205.shtml

Career Opportunities

• Contractors in the institutional, commercial and industrial sectors are major employers, as are maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments

• Companies that specialize in fire protection are also employers

• The majority of sprinkler and fire protection installer tradespersons are unionized workers

Educational/Training Requirements

• The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 10; however, employers and unions may require Grade 12

• Completion of apprenticeship program at 1,800 hours per year

If you have completed 7,200 hours of on the job experience/training and have not completed the apprenticeship program you may be eligible to challenge the Certificate of Qualification

Training Availability | Apprenticeship Training

Sprinkler Fitters Local 853
60 Performance Drive,
Richmond Hill ON L4s 0g6
905-477-6022

Potential Earnings

• Apprentices progress initially from 50% to 80% of journeyperson’s wages over time

• Wages¹ up to $56 an hour, excluding overtime.

Prospects For Employment

• Ratio for journeyperson/apprentice is 1:1

Financial Incentives

• Employers who employ first, second and third year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit

• Employers who employ first and second year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit

• Apprentices are able to apply for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant

Apprentices may also be able to apply for the Tradesperson’s Tools Tax Deduction

Contact:
Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association
Tel: (905) 477-2270
Fax: (905) 477-3611