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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION& G0 J5 k, ~% f$ c% _
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,$ M$ n! _* e: K4 @$ \ I! n/ r
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical* H$ y$ v( O1 u/ I: z
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing/ | {! F% m D7 _
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.0 v# d5 C" \$ o% m' L! R0 x9 t
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings M/ J- n: ?- j! f6 U
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and u5 ~1 ?% ~& v% y7 y) R( N
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
3 {7 c% ]3 x" Lthrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
7 N6 _. F6 A. n/ Nrelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
; `) S" P4 n% T' Lunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.# N+ A7 ~% S) ~% x" ^- e7 s
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
2 }* A: \0 x, Hall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
/ W. T7 \' I: n& ~+ Z$ `) Amanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
% d- M- L8 w% Sclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
2 ^& b% L4 _. u1 tscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
3 _" R- {8 v9 V! UConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough8 r9 M5 e3 p. P) _1 Z8 G5 |
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with( A4 `( z* C5 K! I4 f8 _% Y% ]- |
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
7 V3 r9 L9 i2 p2 M* q# vthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.! U( _3 L* k+ g( P2 P4 v
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
$ x. R6 ]& d5 C4 {Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.' \1 E* E( Q4 t% e5 V
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
5 [$ m& X8 s& p9 Q4 VOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they5 m0 D9 E9 P+ d4 t7 f) N
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
- ~$ ^) u# L/ KConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of& k0 O' O6 Y7 h$ D3 V
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation. A8 u6 \& M T" F! Y/ c3 V
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to( ^& g, h% ~' l) O4 a& V/ ~
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical1 q M1 s$ _( H
connections at specific points in the construction cycle." G/ q6 G8 D' y
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s, l- w) z4 p3 s p. u: ^/ m
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,3 J1 P8 M! l) V: n! h
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
/ T9 F" C% d) e$ U6 T! b, Hcomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a) Y8 }* w& j- x$ a( i
greater knowledge of electronic systems.1 H$ y+ P5 }4 D7 \$ O7 k1 I
7 e3 g) ^ |% z" r* [/ ]引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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