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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION( i4 {/ R. Z2 v7 C6 {
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
' C' [% _, j" o) ^3 V8 j) ptraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical
1 T; P3 a; N8 D/ w3 {" N- Wsystems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing8 U9 I) I& L# a/ x
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
' I5 d+ O* B2 O! b" e" e, HConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings1 o- x" c7 G. [8 i1 Q% K; J
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and2 E: u# N) ~3 A
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable3 @7 Z! Z* C* v1 g) q( Z7 t
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
* s6 L( g p9 M8 ]+ ~relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
; P2 b0 J8 z. }/ ^( e1 p" o! }underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
% `$ S( R2 A, V" h* r+ VConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in/ K3 H' k! Y! u3 L* d
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
& ?; S2 `! i9 ]8 N+ A& rmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,& i( o1 ?2 N( u _
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and4 T9 e0 J; r c9 H/ J5 ^
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
+ m: r, j! B/ J6 HConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
& |( @9 @ J+ U" b1 aknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
( b) O, n. C Xthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
' ?9 H( F, A( L) B- T6 sthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
( ?8 d6 Z8 R) ]. @. @& hAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
6 m$ y. e, r& N" X- oTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
9 I' m$ g, ?$ O5 E. QFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.! l$ {& _' z9 C% P/ i( M9 f. o
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they6 y. {1 \' f0 f$ H( I
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.$ {- u6 P$ e* Q1 G9 w
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of5 N9 q- @7 p. x$ ^7 s
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation4 F2 O W; ^6 Y4 g" a! Q, v; I7 O: S
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
3 z, }* [4 v: E3 O# g# oaccommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical6 m2 O- c2 p0 [5 P3 D
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.9 [+ V1 m" v1 T; g
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
& `5 F% j0 L2 ~ \3 vwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
! u5 v- R- X: C) h4 [( T/ ^audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
: F) b7 f, c# \complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a0 J/ ?3 [' `% k1 Y" z9 W
greater knowledge of electronic systems.5 V7 g6 U% s. W6 y* T# w( G
4 `. l: k! A- g1 |8 D引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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