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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION& N0 Z- |' W/ a% x/ l# ?, ^5 m( M
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
+ Y' X$ K6 x; O- y% x1 t rtraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical
5 |$ O2 l: n4 v% M6 B) C( N) Fsystems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing1 W* @9 Q- Q3 Z, @2 b% \) x; }+ m
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
8 I2 G* }& Y% v7 K! x& yConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings& X$ P9 B3 l) t: N
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
9 E2 n$ t4 b9 h. {4 t+ f( N; [; q* ~install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable9 G$ ^3 { u# i `0 x6 {
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,& u1 m' ?$ a8 f& d( ]# S* R
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and- \# s. w0 q! K1 B9 c( Z9 W8 B
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
% ^2 K0 \" \% NConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in: U5 R1 }4 P+ M- j0 @% r
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and* ]$ Y! J8 {9 ~ }8 b7 M d* ~
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,0 O! U1 X1 q$ y& F
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
. Q& V% K/ z+ I% V. Mscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.. j+ o. t( @$ ^' @
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
2 Y t8 }' |6 A' M5 bknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with- o) ]9 Y, h& H! L9 J0 \
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
9 S8 K! S( m3 N) ythe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
- ?3 Q$ K" M) T& ~' eAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
7 g% B$ Z% p3 S; \9 m1 ITherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
% z, ]' ~9 b+ eFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.5 i8 x" A3 A' B$ R& j) i7 b: ^. f
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
3 h" R( B: h. e2 Fmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
: Z! K4 S; @- I- w7 s% ?Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
6 g+ a- u' ?/ s$ p: `- ?$ S* Zconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
. y" f+ U6 _8 _5 u5 R/ S5 z: land air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to! g! H6 p. Y) I- n
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical3 }8 P# b) q/ b9 C Y3 }
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.
/ `5 I: m9 t' ?0 ]! l% @; T4 sWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s8 X7 P$ U& d2 k
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
3 K3 D% d, i9 f) Waudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more3 l7 t8 r( t- j8 t+ i
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a9 I/ ~! u. c9 X% x. ^3 N
greater knowledge of electronic systems.2 B' k( R0 T, E: t
+ [. q2 t( b0 a1 K$ p& U, d. P引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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