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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION/ M3 l( F* Q% i% v+ G7 {7 }
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,6 j4 `, E- v- t) H
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical
7 h2 |3 q- L. K0 I8 M4 Jsystems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing! n* |; y4 w1 Q; l
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
" Y: M C' P$ D( gConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings* s0 J6 h" e% Q% j6 Z" Q& e
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
$ C5 w8 E, r O$ T) Vinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable; x4 Y, }0 j! V& c
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,# ^7 U: u! k) j( G
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
- y, G0 E- B6 Dunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
& w" I, I: E; w# H+ kConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
# T- S& ?6 S$ W. n. [all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and! q1 @) J, b' w1 B
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
; ?8 i3 T* `8 mclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and" l5 t' W' Q1 L( y% K& c3 [
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
: Q) r" c2 n0 i7 f( _1 ^5 lConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough& G V0 }) M$ p$ E
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
$ w; {1 |6 D8 u2 vthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
4 `: ~. T0 B5 E; P1 `! @the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
4 O4 Z. ?- |* y& SAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
# F, S2 E7 l+ K3 a! cTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.; n1 @4 ^) o: Q& J
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.9 Q) P5 d( c9 O) R
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
! q$ O7 V. s9 M4 j0 b6 u; Kmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.7 e5 o- g+ X m2 i2 c9 F* O
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of( t) [% `9 h) W+ F4 _' l
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation9 R2 U' y5 [, A8 X0 R5 z' L% h
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to. Y) T# @2 ?% P. c( D$ j. ^
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
) Q7 k0 B; y, S4 Sconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.
f1 U3 \7 D# ? {/ F' ?! p. pWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
9 y: l) i: F- F( {' ?" e2 awired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,( X- v* \" v& Z/ _) ]! n$ i0 E
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
- f$ y: n8 C8 ~, s( m0 B1 c& Ocomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a, \/ Y& E0 T/ l# E6 u# r6 h
greater knowledge of electronic systems.: ^5 v# i( Y3 N7 q/ Q
& C' N8 D( h0 p$ c& R, ^& w# ?引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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8 G8 y. A( D1 ~# ` s4 _3 @. N6 Zhttp://www.red-seal.ca/Site/trades/analist_e.htm |
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