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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION0 _) T- w3 k {$ ^2 f
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
# ^7 t$ w( P$ L3 htraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical' m! K" g; s+ h; X( ~0 g
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing ?, O4 E4 o* F( H5 C- V
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
7 y/ I5 R# t1 U5 R k0 EConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings- [5 I% U7 K" m9 c
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
+ ^9 d( {2 e+ ]& \! ?install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable9 X$ a0 N, m6 Y4 E
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
7 C' P& ]7 Z% ?8 F+ e0 z, P* J4 h0 Z/ Arelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
' H% N. D3 f3 ]( U2 Aunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
- W; W% r& Y" J# s* X4 j8 Q6 r* vConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in* U( b) ^. R0 F3 v' u
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and$ r% |8 J5 K4 E) M1 S
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
4 u( X% R, v4 S; ]5 I) xclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and/ k4 \/ c" z* u& B5 ?0 k B
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.4 o% @( g0 Y1 {: n" x
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough0 t$ k2 g1 F9 |
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
7 h0 e5 t+ a( R% l3 m$ n* \the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
M+ W2 q$ O& Sthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
3 r4 j6 ~8 X- Y8 tAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.3 m( i2 z$ Z. x$ u) w4 F
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.! Y( \! P, m5 b
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
8 I9 x% a; r5 }5 ?4 u3 V* J/ s* hOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they! l- k& X% ]% @( B
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
; f* S9 d8 }. |1 H) q% f: v8 SConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of8 O* C! b5 v) ]/ l& a
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
' h! t+ {7 V J H7 ]/ }, uand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to9 O2 O2 \& ~" s2 G2 t+ ~; o$ O5 S% D
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical) l0 s- N+ n. e3 ]2 E+ d
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.4 _/ m7 Y( x/ |
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s( L( a' \% F# V! x( J! ^
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
: a& Y9 w& A3 ]; Gaudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more0 h1 }3 V* V' z0 }. y/ V
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
0 @* ] I% [, J Fgreater knowledge of electronic systems.# J4 w. A& F3 i0 u
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