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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION h7 j$ J4 I3 r( a. x7 C% F$ p5 K+ b
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,8 ^1 X: W$ O9 ]) |) g* x7 f
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical8 ?. k4 N& f3 i. Q- ~
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing1 `- C0 H( p1 F [5 m" G8 z$ W" ^
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
8 l: ^9 d; F6 DConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings# Z8 `7 g9 d% T' ^& U% r
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
) t4 V/ ?% C9 Q4 Sinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
- I5 ^4 I8 S: hthrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
. S' ]- c9 B. crelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
$ a% r) a9 `+ U* ounderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.; I) v. [$ m1 D5 S1 _( i! ^
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
8 ?# D+ o: o- [1 a P, t/ Jall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
5 V( d( r& i+ O; h7 qmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
3 O4 ~% ?. W. l# gclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and+ x: e' ]3 @$ U U- ]1 L2 S/ V1 Y6 n9 k
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
8 @( {5 l5 y- i. w" f. R0 V xConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough3 E1 g# ^( k# T3 {
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
* w$ {$ w" K6 M7 b7 C7 s$ {the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
! p/ ^: t+ r/ ]# l" G9 u. u, b# Kthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
& Z1 Q2 O9 h' g6 C0 C# M# v9 tAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
2 D% D* j6 N7 L0 V+ `& S4 qTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
$ H7 ^- y' T* l6 gFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
8 J* t5 n/ r3 H9 Z0 N; {0 UOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
6 h0 R3 G! o. G; b/ x' rmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.5 y6 f4 I, M% R- Z
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
6 A5 M. O' k2 ^3 ?construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
3 p5 G" L2 ?8 A! P8 F- h% Y; ^and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to% ]7 e. S) A" w4 I
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical1 B% I4 S' w. X5 L
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.
~1 b' o1 F3 [8 N* Y8 AWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s+ o2 X' P: u9 x+ i R' H1 z# v* H
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,5 r; B' o, v- H' _& h) M
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more% u7 b- Z; K5 ] F( u. _% f4 z
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a6 X# v4 |* F3 Z$ N5 a
greater knowledge of electronic systems.6 Z8 h6 }# U8 N8 o1 M+ F. Z, Q, X. @
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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