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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION% R' T1 C. s* V8 y1 {
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
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systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing$ v$ a' K; o: D5 ]) p, |5 y4 H# ]
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.2 M( x. O0 A% g. W
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings
; i/ G1 W; I% Q7 a Y6 z* pand electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and$ ]! I# S. T$ Z5 P* M
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable5 j2 R) C, \; J% Y. X
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,+ v0 L% t/ \" q# a0 C8 d; o* _
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and% ?* M) }5 f( J0 Q8 G2 \. P! n
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.$ d4 O' X/ T4 G) H2 H2 G ?1 t
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in" H$ v7 C3 I D. \ @
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and* e4 s0 Y; C; a6 N6 S
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,) a8 j- O2 y8 o- [: w% `) X
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
* Z6 ]; J+ L5 l( L; V8 @scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
s# F7 ]* [0 n7 g2 H; i1 AConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough3 U. G4 ^7 z/ D0 ~8 Y y5 p0 |+ `6 i) E; I
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with0 ]/ Y! N! a$ h2 ^4 D) ~1 Z
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
; J7 V4 W1 g; _. B4 ]the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
' `. \# N8 k) Y- }" f* MAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
4 X$ B; d+ e$ e \% sTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.2 K3 C% ^& c3 M! b! o
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.) L2 m# E! i$ s4 B* y4 Y
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they1 R1 Z" i8 t7 {0 x, G1 o+ b
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.5 v( m( w4 U8 V L2 J! a5 }
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of1 X( O& F) T5 n; {/ e+ G
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation5 D& K* g( R$ E7 Y4 M1 \
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to) {" E( ]! C$ S
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
' M4 p& z P" ?8 P9 P' Bconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.
5 |" q- ^% U4 |. _! yWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
" R% b% A+ `: N& Z4 Z. u2 _0 Fwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
7 M$ J$ _) A: Raudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more. y* M1 w" ~$ E9 k5 B
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
' v9 J. U. l& i8 B. y& ggreater knowledge of electronic systems.
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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