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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION! x' u& E2 @: [0 q, S! @% |' s
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
0 k" |) B6 ~- @, \/ atraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical; J D* f1 g2 L0 i
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing/ |* _0 x( A h, C3 Q# q/ @
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
; U& }* H0 _, S3 p. Z2 BConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings. O4 ?3 c! M. q+ q0 l" a' J
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
0 p+ [) o( c( `1 i1 Xinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable9 l& K5 m- G# L" o
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,) P7 ?$ i8 N- P* p
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
! s4 f+ F: |* h" M8 kunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems." k- s% O. j2 r
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
2 I j, ` w& O, [% gall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and: }* Z5 c2 \ |; d8 k. a; K
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
0 w' V1 n* L& Y M- E# Z9 cclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and; S! h7 ~( `- ^" G' z8 S
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
0 U) T) {$ _. B: [- oConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough$ M4 u- f7 Q8 P4 O8 ^
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with T- ?. S' {8 U! s# F: X
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
: u* A8 P6 ?5 d) S+ Bthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
1 s1 Z: x+ l7 K& \1 hAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
+ P; R2 a0 {; d# z4 m' lTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
( O* a0 }% { k; vFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.) d0 y h/ \' Z$ u
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
; F: b4 f& Q9 n6 l6 T. bmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
* f9 k" M% C$ U7 \4 J. w& u, NConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
! t( G8 {5 R. N4 T9 s) ~3 ^- Nconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation h: _3 v {5 \
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to/ _2 m" J8 D4 M
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
3 V% ?+ q S% o% g/ r, C( A# bconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.
% f& [& \# [8 t) b6 bWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
$ `; n) g1 a9 t' j5 k% Hwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
2 G9 x! t3 G' H) b3 `' u: _5 k( o# maudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more$ `" |) w0 p+ G0 _4 t
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a$ d# T7 a* A9 i
greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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