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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION; f; F, E. [( `* R& J) j0 ^5 E1 [$ E
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,8 m; h$ z0 ]+ o% D0 P$ O6 G$ ^
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical6 K* l8 r( v1 `2 g
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing6 ]# q+ u; t' I# M
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
6 M( Q% H/ L) P8 X( sConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings& ?) h) u9 d! b. \+ {) {- Y4 B0 H
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
7 g. V* [5 M A2 G. a, o8 B7 oinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable% q1 J! a& u, H* v! \
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
, R" ]# @! X4 \4 o- Prelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and3 t4 t' d! ]1 Y4 J8 u; l6 p0 s
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
: P1 x2 z0 \% C$ Q' U- W1 A- XConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
3 i( G K$ R) L# n( ^* ~all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
3 i/ \0 x' e# X6 P. imanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,. @; C8 d; ~5 x" n9 @% \
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
0 f: Q- v0 e8 N6 m5 d# w0 h# H3 Bscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.* s& k i% n, ^: G/ ~9 b
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
" m2 X0 r" Z |& x: pknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with F) n# o U4 y% r7 l
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in# k3 {8 S9 r9 h1 W+ c( x3 s$ U \# H
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
3 ~# r* H4 J& ?- g) n% aAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.5 a+ s* k9 [! L: M$ V
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
& H9 N1 Q' n0 z, e, }6 WFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes." l* [/ Z( ^9 Y( l& U% q \
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
% T) Z }+ N* ymay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
- v* l& `7 ~7 ?: K$ wConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
+ X7 E- z6 q/ m2 O) G5 ]/ V5 Yconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
2 O: Z& i9 S) @# _' C/ o( cand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
$ u* C2 i* D K+ |! Z1 k% ^accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
. B" [; |' S$ V2 iconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.. m; G1 f- n' V" |% ^- h- `% H
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s. Q; U7 \& e6 k6 b4 y& Z3 p7 u
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,) k2 f6 {4 ~3 A3 W' G4 {% }4 n
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more' d3 J1 J! P3 G8 @: P6 S: N
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a1 u {, W' w0 Y) B3 \- I
greater knowledge of electronic systems.: f( K$ T" q& A; [# }
' _! c8 K# A u( S) e) N; ^引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“+ ^: `+ j! _7 V' d. o
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