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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION
2 n) {" _/ K2 G$ \$ J7 S, D( YThe title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,( o- U$ z8 t* d1 N
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical
) k) @( e4 d! Dsystems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
) L1 X, z% x! zresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.: S$ `. N% d9 T! l' R( _ }8 ?
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings* I7 U! A# t" G) C4 X9 {3 Q
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and. V3 ~. d9 ]+ B b4 h3 G) x$ A
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
) R6 ]4 y# x0 w9 q# q d+ {through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
+ m% S4 A+ A8 B: krelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
2 `% Y$ t5 X+ F9 funderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
7 d% n; J$ l' A$ {* A! fConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
4 w0 T) n5 q2 h% {all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
) I- ~8 r9 u& R4 i: K4 X2 N* Rmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,7 r0 h' P& e4 U) ]: I
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and6 V' F: q4 G7 f8 p+ e! l
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
8 r3 X: b. }: ]- Q: S1 d+ e5 xConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
& C) v4 k1 `7 p9 T" D5 W, Lknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with* Q& n$ n4 q5 Q. M' i% r
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
7 V; m; x4 D6 i/ ]7 i2 N" F: cthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
% A0 Y! [# [. Z) W' b3 l8 ~$ zAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
! D1 V/ Q: x, BTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
. M/ v, i( q- h N, H3 J4 w& sFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
! T5 Q( l( A" K4 c: e/ m7 WOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they7 d# C1 w" g4 a( Y$ h" @2 K
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.1 R$ N+ V- I: ^/ r
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
1 z/ v `! @- I+ S7 ]construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation8 d$ f; W x* C0 @$ a
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to: }+ G" J; Q3 x; @8 |
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
& q3 R4 m5 r6 Q! k2 t- t. j% vconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.
5 Z; i* R& B/ Q7 ] T) x% iWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s+ C. u9 y; L! c# {/ D# H
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,+ `. @ t0 T+ G5 l8 A
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more7 ?# X* E: ` t2 n2 O2 `
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a7 W- O' R9 s# Y3 M# O/ d- g
greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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+ l3 }" W- N/ K$ u- i引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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