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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION) n6 n) B2 }# X7 V4 k8 k7 Z( Q
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
4 [. ^8 b& I4 V, h0 B( J* ltraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical7 p, y: y+ Y7 T0 {4 m
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing+ @# L! r* }" ?: C" ~+ w9 s h
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.$ B' K, P) J5 a# Q
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings( j0 G2 V3 i+ x# B& R
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
% W( n2 ]3 ]$ l- `install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
' X" C c2 ]5 a7 R2 xthrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
- U! r% c: A1 _+ v$ |, wrelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and4 O4 h1 }9 w; v; t3 W
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.$ u. x$ k I4 y( p A
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
2 @1 e2 n: `4 d( w' Y7 k9 Eall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and% K7 l: Z) u) u
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,0 o3 _/ f8 D C0 P& Y; j( F! R3 ^
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and/ f* \$ d% E: {' J/ q
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects./ @/ p+ }6 _! M; |/ n- U
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
) c* @+ v3 O8 | E' G4 N( Y/ aknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with+ \ A! _; m# A$ d$ o* x2 ^! _
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
; G: D8 y0 ^- W* ~! z. Wthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.3 F9 s- f$ R; x. y/ c' f2 U
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
5 m+ h1 D: j2 y* h% B& ~& cTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.0 z+ u; t! U" T/ c' G+ Y6 Z5 @
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
# @2 E# C- O: n* [- I, ?& EOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they* _' ^ V; c1 ]/ |- A; _6 L$ v
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor. q& J1 y7 i( }: C% ^/ B" D
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of8 n1 D8 e; j9 x9 g3 f
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation+ e9 {+ g9 g3 E7 K
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to+ L- J0 c4 `3 E& i2 o2 p ~+ [
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
. z) Z1 q( w! f4 h- n! q( uconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.. [6 a: ?; ^, B2 W7 t% r
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s% [4 t' H" X/ I2 i1 R6 M
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,% m! v/ z U' K7 z+ h
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more; e* A5 ^/ y; ~- q% Y2 m
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a' c7 B; s, g9 ?. |
greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“$ t z- J# W$ @( k
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