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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION: h% Z* w* t+ M* U( f7 F
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
x4 W) Z2 Y; d0 ^8 J: |, htraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical; F8 y! w3 Q4 X) u
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing' n! a' S5 g3 k7 O9 B- |1 l
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
: }9 B6 L( U/ `) ~( V, v! }Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings X4 k4 u0 U: [4 C
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
, x0 n. B. X2 ]4 V$ J0 Finstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
' @/ n) G% P2 S, ], h2 ethrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
/ g9 s. X. V4 x% m# ~. m5 @0 A3 [relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and9 V* }$ V4 i" n. B( r6 i/ E' I
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
6 _6 ^1 S6 Z" @7 [, ^ vConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in5 a/ }+ A" Z4 p
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
! _8 [, K. r4 [* ^/ Xmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
- m% h: a! i( rclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
4 A6 B0 T6 J( ^+ X0 s0 yscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
9 n$ a; z. K% p8 S! C; uConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
, w! B: @2 m6 {5 j4 }knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
1 o# Q: w, R) C1 \# jthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
" `. A' D) F# _# a5 e' tthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
8 K1 ?3 `: r& A+ gAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.) N0 R: b& L. Y' T1 R
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.# j' _/ }' ]# y* x2 T; L. G; ]" D
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes." m% L- V/ {0 d% h' |
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they2 Y4 l$ R0 b: R; c p: ^( j
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
o6 G. T+ m" y L. f" d0 dConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of. Y1 M+ {; G/ t4 v3 t. t
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
5 }! J3 o2 _) i* @& \and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
; Y+ K2 n6 Y u2 F T: Gaccommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical2 h8 @" q/ @/ V
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.; N* i2 K, l1 B7 L4 d1 I
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s& R N+ g9 ?* e5 J
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
2 ]7 q# D! o+ A# Q3 Zaudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
( ^, P+ h# t$ p: O& ]8 tcomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
- _* K3 h* A) l+ k* Pgreater knowledge of electronic systems.- v8 i. ^ \2 B
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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