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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION
, w9 E4 ^$ w, `4 ?; A9 cThe title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
, r/ t) `9 ^4 U& v3 S6 Ptraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical: V! ^: V/ w: L; t$ A" b
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing: v) Q( k! C7 k2 w
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
; \- M3 R$ W) @ k4 c0 k$ g% T2 qConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings5 Q* k" c3 ?! r& e7 k; k. s
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and( r# u( W; S2 N5 X
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable- D" M2 @0 v) e) ~% {1 a
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
, p8 T ^" c0 W3 h& mrelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and- b a8 t8 |. V* ]
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
( o4 z) h0 o- y. `# c0 R( ?Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
8 v c* V" L9 ?# }7 q2 O( wall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
5 u# A5 |, }) }. nmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,& L$ w3 L" D" s: V* R5 B' k
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and4 ]" A+ X9 r! j( p0 o+ t
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
, w3 `& c& R9 m$ a1 O9 [) ?Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
/ R, }! `( u, h) e$ Vknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
6 c5 u( P" Q& J8 sthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in& J& k2 T+ U2 G+ \: J& u# [0 B- W( @4 a
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
9 T( _! }& G; X2 X$ hAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code., e. A+ D3 T+ O
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.2 i% A$ m2 }5 b+ q x* v, F0 A" D
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.) P/ }/ d3 l W; X% m& V
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they" ]0 i2 |; l- Z/ |9 X7 j1 U2 ]' v8 ]
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.$ R9 t6 D" Z9 r+ M
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of I9 a9 t. f% a$ g* S1 M" X
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
5 _4 d; C' Q# G: \and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to2 S9 b3 u; M4 y! q" I
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
2 C$ e; u& q# c7 A2 P/ n; dconnections at specific points in the construction cycle. |- I/ |- ~" g0 ` y; A/ o
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s( u# n8 e7 W+ o# m4 f: ^
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,8 A2 ^) |. p& _7 @
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
" N" E# w; g! |6 J# rcomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
5 w3 b" E, d& e4 w+ m* ]( t/ n6 `greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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