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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION6 Q b8 ]8 {; m( f1 }
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,; ^1 ^$ W5 \1 P3 A, h/ u
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical |# K7 ~, N& z- [! N4 ^, x
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing4 P2 a, s [. M- W( t1 M4 h" B
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.4 u8 | N: R0 G+ i* R* ~4 G
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings/ g0 l8 u. ^' v
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
6 r' C9 d# p2 } l: }install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
3 l: V [( n$ ^8 Qthrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
* _, c: O* s s6 irelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and3 w/ [3 p8 t' Y0 |2 a' f; `
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems." ~* G% f8 T' @: M E" A0 M& N
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in+ t1 Q8 M& `5 y; ~0 O' @8 |
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and0 q. h$ g' C8 m- Q3 D! M2 g9 Y
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,2 a) z2 S, f3 Y, E1 l" y
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
3 X: Z$ J7 }6 q% P# w" }% Y5 Qscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
/ [8 t* D/ u: C6 l" j2 K% U2 mConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
' l6 X1 ]7 V1 y4 X5 ^knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
9 S# _2 ?$ u6 ~4 B+ ]0 sthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
6 f. E4 n4 y2 S5 A6 X. ithe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.: D. z& Z9 W$ j2 {5 \
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
: |& G- {: o- x" x, v& C2 `Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.' L( f. J* Y! z- U- @6 U8 D$ p, t
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.1 ^9 K2 C8 @& v* {2 ^" a/ W
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they1 e) @: a U2 M! B+ L
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.- B7 R8 D$ W' a n" I
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
1 s/ r1 n! \5 O, Z2 B# L! K& G) aconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
3 {6 d% [7 i8 d( F; xand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to5 ^. U- B' P) `" H
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
9 m% |+ T" c. q9 ^& wconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.
/ a" ]. c. X% [# fWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
8 Q0 E" p/ C' Z$ N3 }% ywired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,$ w$ z2 X) \0 ~/ ^+ Q
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more' d* l: { n$ |. g2 m
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
- N3 X- b. U" d% {% p2 Ugreater knowledge of electronic systems.: C6 {" M2 {% t' E( j
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“$ j3 y' c5 Y1 \5 t; u6 K e
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