Fireproofing
Advanced training programs to excel in the fireproofing industry
Fireproofing Apprenticeship Program
The fireproofing industry is committed to the development of fireproofing training through the Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons International Association (OPCMIA) Local 222 Union, and employers. A Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) was formed, allowing the JATC to address funding and basic safety training essentials. They are committed to a program of fireproofing training to further the development of trade skills.
Mission Statement
To contribute to the advancement and to add value to the plastering trade by promoting and providing quality technical and safety training.
Local 222’s Fireproofing Apprenticeship Program is the first of its kind in North America. We have members from across Canada attending our school for fireproofing training.
Advancement is limited to one pay level per calendar year. For Apprentices to advance to the next pay level, they must:
- achieve the required number of on-the-job hours, and
- successfully complete the applicable level of technical training.
Fireproofing technical training:
Level 1 – (2 weeks)
- An introduction to self development in terms of on-the-job roles and relationships
- Importance of safety and its culture
- Basic trade math fundamentals
- Trowel and spray-on fireproofing applications, materials and equipment
- Introduction to blueprinting; sketching, perspectives and terminology
- Hands-on skills development (lathing project)
- Professional behaviour and communication skills
- Safety practices
- Additional trade math fundamentals
- Interpretation of engineered drawings (blueprints)
- Hands-on skills demonstration (lathing project)
- Additional trade math fundamentals
- Interpretation of shop drawings
- Introduction to Estimating
- Developing an understanding of the relationship between cost, blueprinting reading and material estimating
- Hands-on skills demonstration (lathing and trowelling project)
Note: Apprenticeship training can only be obtained through membership to Local 222. Click here to apply!
Have Questions?
For inquiries about Fireproofing apprenticeship training, contact:
Training Coordinator
OPCMIA Local 222
Phone: 780-490-4327
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