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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION
8 X: T2 O% X1 c+ [The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
( B( y6 ~4 e% C6 S1 `7 H3 u) gtraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical! x' D; K- E# U% ^
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
4 L% y5 |' f0 U K$ }, l5 n2 vresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.' X+ V1 q3 ~+ ~) _
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings7 ]( l4 x& ^& C5 M4 f- o8 e
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and3 t- X) o; J S/ @2 o( F& k( y
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable" V( z" c* w2 U" ?" Y
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
; `* h5 P/ c+ Krelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and' g& L; W6 J8 \) V6 q" T
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.# C2 d" {7 s5 p3 n
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
% F1 y0 L$ Z2 ~ @% ball weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
+ G `0 A( j% Y( J2 Nmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
- o. @$ t" O+ P' u3 J6 }climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and0 }" G! o' } f) o- T6 J- Y
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.# K2 y7 R1 z+ i. [
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
1 q' ~2 O) j; J" x+ Nknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with+ i5 ?6 j" y9 g7 p: {' S
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
; [+ T: G! a5 v9 e# bthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
+ K, H; `8 e+ d2 J& Y0 RAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.+ J% t1 l& p+ g/ Y4 }/ |- q
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
( A' _( `1 \8 z# s( WFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
/ b- O4 E! ?% C: H9 bOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they% _$ W3 Y ?$ b" V2 I# b
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.$ [3 W3 S! x: \6 F6 _/ w6 Q
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of1 ^) P5 q' K* W* r0 }
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
7 n) L* F' u& r6 \, a: G( M7 Y+ Eand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
! c3 m; S M# o! \accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
( a6 Q) Z' A2 u1 Sconnections at specific points in the construction cycle. y, {# P4 H" G5 g: |5 ^1 m
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
$ E( r% C* h. C, J& F, L6 jwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,' t/ ^" Q1 x: {5 x6 X
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more7 Q$ N2 @6 x/ \3 F& T8 I& V* C
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
7 F7 d! e. B) g) k G) J0 j, dgreater knowledge of electronic systems.( X1 a6 J4 F# f1 B+ Z4 \
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