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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION$ k$ }8 v7 }0 \! Q& A
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
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systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing8 P6 k g, y4 M4 z1 w2 r d) J
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
5 \* s7 M4 ]3 R( S; @0 \6 i( l% h8 M$ j, OConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings
) ]' Y& D! p1 |, Cand electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
( P, w; P6 |! O% h1 Z3 Jinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
8 I" R+ h J( F5 o" [, j% athrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
4 {4 y5 F) j: }" r( s4 Y0 [relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and1 ^9 _9 U" u) x4 f% g1 i; @
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
7 M# |0 w5 N2 W1 T: V1 }: E% TConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
" Q0 x9 S# j5 ?all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and4 Q% u: ?- @/ k$ |# T( m
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
+ z0 E# B, J: i1 F: t ^climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
0 m+ s& e$ S8 F8 D7 rscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
* @" Y B, o7 Y& l; e: B* i1 nConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough$ S5 V5 C9 w- n! D
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with% [; I2 B* f9 |
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in6 O; [5 R! D1 w' J3 N+ f& s+ l
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
5 V$ s2 f* J2 A6 [8 LAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
4 x2 ?& k0 f' Y. \! b( ETherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
6 p8 v4 x1 k0 Z1 L# O; G! a8 |0 RFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
0 K8 S+ Z& n1 K6 Z6 HOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
& W3 |, w0 c f- w1 P, f: {) W, nmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.7 \# ?5 s& \& S0 F% L
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of% O+ p, `. Y/ C. x$ X3 F
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
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accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
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) ?% `+ \9 v2 n) IWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s6 g6 c* }0 z- | ]# t6 r7 Q5 ^
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,8 I6 r* o0 v+ n! U5 I9 m
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more8 t) J d! P; l& Q
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a. E# l- s" F# @
greater knowledge of electronic systems. V4 t1 E$ I( x4 q$ r1 g2 s! k
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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