Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade Name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Sprinkler Fitter.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4.

3. Total Training Hours

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
  Health and Safety-Related Functions in context Health and Safety-Related Functions in context Health and Safety-Related Functions in context
  Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context
  Organizes Work in context Organizes Work in context Organizes Work in context
  Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Prepare) in context Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Prepare) in context Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Prepare) in context
  Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Installs) in context Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Installs) in context Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Installs) in context
    Signal-Initiating Devices (Installs) in context Signal-Initiating Devices (Installs) in context
Health and Safety-Related Functions
  • 1.01 Maintains safe work environment
  • 1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 1.03 Performs lockout/tagout procedures
  • 1.04 Performs work in confined space
  • 1.05 Participates in healthy and respectful workplace practices
      
Tools and Equipment
  • 2.01 Uses hand tools
  • 2.02 Uses portable and stationary power tools
  • 2.03 Uses measuring and testing equipment
  • 2.04 Uses access equipment
  • 2.05 Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment
  • 2.06 Uses soldering and brazing equipment
 Tools and Equipment
  • 2.05 Uses rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment
    
Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets codes, standards, regulations and procedures
  • 3.02 Uses drawings and specifications
  • 3.03 Uses documentation and reference material
 Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets codes, standards, regulations and procedures
  • 3.02 Uses drawings and specifications
  • 3.03 Uses documentation and reference material
  • 3.05 Prepares work site
  • 3.06 Performs layout of systems
 Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets codes, standards, regulations and procedures
  • 3.02 Uses drawings and specifications
  • 3.06 Performs layout of systems
 Organizes Work
  • 3.01 Interprets codes, standards, regulations and procedures
  • 3.03 Uses documentation and reference material
  • 3.04 Plans job tasks and procedures
  • 3.06 Performs layout of systems
    Commissions Systems
  • 4.01 Commissions water supply systems
  • 4.02 Commissions water-based fire protection systems
 Commissions Systems
  • 4.03 Commissions specialty fire suppression systems
      Continuous Learning
  • 5.01 Upgrades in new trade practices and procedures
  • 5.02 Upgrades in emerging technologies
Communication
  • 6.01 Uses communication techniques
  • 6.02 Uses mentoring techniques
     Mentoring
  • 6.01 Uses communication techniques
  • 6.02 Uses mentoring techniques
    Underground Water Supplies
  • 7.01 Supervises trenching and backfilling
  • 7.02 Installs underground piping and components
  • 7.03 Flushes underground system
  
    Fire Pump Units
  • 8.01 Determines location of pumps, drivers, controllers and components
  • 8.02 Installs pumps, drivers, controllers and components
  
    Fire Department Connections
  • 9.01 Determines location, size and type of fire department connections
  • 9.02 Installs fire department connections, piping and components
  
    Private Water Supply Systems
  • 10.01 Installs water tanks
  • 10.02 Installs related equipment
  
Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Prepare)
  • 11.01 Cuts pipe and tube
  • 11.02 Bends pipe and tube
  • 11.03 Threads pipe
  • 11.04 Grooves pipe and tube
  • 11.05 Drills pipe and tube
  • 11.06 Grinds pipe
  • 11.07 Prepares fittings
      
Pipe, Tube and Fittings (Installs)
  • 12.01 Installs steel pipe, tube and fittings
  • 12.02 Installs non-metallic pipe, tube and fittings
  • 12.03 Installs copper pipe, tube and fittings
  • 12.04 Paints and labels pipe, tube and fittings
      
Piping Components
  • 13.01 Selects sprinklers and nozzles
  • 13.02 Installs sprinklers and nozzles
  • 13.03 Installs pipe sleeves
  • 13.04 Installs hangers, supports, restraints and bracing
 Piping Components
  • 13.01 Selects sprinklers and nozzles
  • 13.02 Installs sprinklers and nozzles
  • 13.04 Installs hangers, supports, restraints and bracing
  • 13.06 Installs system drainage
 Piping Components
  • 13.04 Installs hangers, supports, restraints and bracing
  • 13.05 Installs cross-connection control assemblies
  • 13.06 Installs system drainage
  
Water-Based Systems
  • 14.01 Installs wet pipe systems
  • 14.04 Installs antifreeze systems
 Water-Based Systems
  • 14.02 Installs dry pipe systems
  • 14.03 Installs preaction/deluge systems
 Water-Based Systems
  • 14.07 Installs standpipe and hose systems
 Water-Based Systems
  • 14.05 Installs foam systems
  • 14.06 Installs water mist and hybrid systems
  • 14.08 Modifies existing system
    Specialty Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment
  • 15.02 Installs portable extinguishers
 Specialty Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment
  • 15.01 Installs dry and wet chemical, clean agent and carbon dioxide systems
  Detection Devices (Installs)
  • 16.01 Installs wet and dry pilot lines
  • 16.02 Installs heat-actuated devices (HADs)
  • 16.05 Installs electrical detection systems
   Detection Devices (Installs)
  • 16.03 Installs spark detection systems
  • 16.04 Installs air sampling systems
  • 16.05 Installs electrical detection systems
  Signal-Initiating Devices (Installs)
  • 17.01 Installs alarm-initiating devices
  • 17.02 Installs supervisory-initiating devices
    
      Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
  • 18.01 Performs scheduled inspections of water-based fire protection systems
  • 18.02 Performs scheduled tests of water-based fire protection systems
      Maintenance and Repair of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
  • 19.01 Troubleshoots water-based fire protection systems
  • 19.02 Repairs deficiencies of water-based fire protection systems
  • 19.03 Performs scheduled maintenance of water-based fire protection systems
    Inspection and Testing of Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment
  • 20.03 Performs scheduled inspections of portable fire extinguishers
 Inspection and Testing of Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment
  • 20.01 Performs scheduled inspections of fire suppression systems
  • 20.02 Performs scheduled tests of fire suppression systems and equipment
      Maintenance and Repair of Fire Suppression Systems and Equipment
  • 21.01 Troubleshoots fire suppression systems and equipment
  • 21.02 Repairs deficiencies of fire suppression systems and equipment
  • 21.03 Performs scheduled maintenance of fire suppression systems and equipment