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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION
) h, g2 c' }! @6 N. H/ \6 UThe title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
2 T8 K0 {$ K g5 D+ S4 utraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical3 N" V) r8 E& x$ t D2 `
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
l: ~8 ~$ a' T3 c/ k, rresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.9 ?$ _2 n1 z/ U
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings* R9 z/ T. I& U' K9 |) \! u! f
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
- z) T6 B* d# G( Ginstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable7 `: t( K! E6 {- V( |
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,0 W0 }/ T/ d2 q
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
' N2 d8 w/ c& ~, J& R/ i8 e% iunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.' B! S# m$ O, b3 t$ f8 m
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
* x) E* l, K, t, u% @all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
4 `$ O! z s- v0 Lmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,2 z/ V! e( J2 A. g5 n# u5 n
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and( ]7 x8 ^( C! y
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.) h% c4 t2 g1 V C5 {9 X
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough: _" S# A' {7 a& R& M6 _0 O
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
' X: W& P" f+ [( H& ethe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in- x E. s0 w. q: G5 X
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
* s) u) G( d' ^( h% b8 M6 p9 lAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
h- ^# z5 D) }2 H' LTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
; O" M" ~/ w2 vFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.5 R9 Z+ p) G% F
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they: u, T! m( m9 K" M7 i" G
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
" u9 h& Q9 V& V' U0 E! n# YConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
8 a& s9 s+ H5 e9 e0 u( ?/ {0 ?# F' ^construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
" ]/ H; k7 E# U% s: tand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
8 w) F" D# f- X5 j/ d: i8 i9 A! M! }accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical! R2 i6 I6 J1 W0 Z' c- Y
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.! q( J. F' ?' M. b- V2 x
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s6 J$ h& ?9 ^. d
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,( Q+ L- |5 Q( b V+ L. h
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
8 @; s7 ~8 i/ h0 rcomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a+ m& R8 K8 l5 m8 W) l: P. A
greater knowledge of electronic systems. Q' [& Y7 i+ ^. R
( J5 s( S* c3 j8 [7 j- p引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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