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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION" j; U. L% }2 E& `# _- C
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
+ R6 w% I% ]3 \, q5 Ktraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical7 X# k; C1 T, g8 s- c
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing' E2 o* m6 S, K1 N
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.. S0 ]* r% W- |; c4 F& a0 C
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings0 U/ O- i; i, t
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and/ ^7 {% I0 r( o9 @9 w- O
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable; J# S0 @. ^( B+ \# V# Q
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
! |/ n' k) G; h' @; ~* U3 _7 O0 Urelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
G/ x+ \8 m% l% }. V6 Uunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
# [* E6 K4 j' i# _Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in' a" s. ]2 i, s9 w- Y5 f
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and& |- C7 P* u% m
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,9 R, A0 T5 q3 m9 K& F
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and% Y" N, p5 |! o9 u; w) o
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
' f# P5 z0 t# Y4 X( J' y6 P, AConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
. e# t; g7 {# u# S* ^* Pknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with1 T* B' u4 U; r4 f2 _ {9 O8 i
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in: H- |5 `1 \( A( R, a
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
; ?) _1 v, k! y! @: [1 J) |3 E: j7 O, [All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
, L6 N. Y0 w% I+ D! }+ [* P. {Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document., |- h* `5 E4 o4 \) B9 K. d4 ?/ K
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.; o+ X Y) K6 C' Y
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
* K/ a- C. L7 F6 G. i9 M Rmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
" D/ H! Q2 Q: _+ G3 S1 {( G8 EConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of- e1 a" P6 N8 C; B+ @8 Z1 ~
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
- Y" z5 Z! U4 cand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to! \2 ?6 D3 j- T
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical, D7 s! d) u# {( j9 p q! a1 S
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.9 x5 ~0 |: Q+ x1 E7 P0 v: x
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
% T' _" ]9 X W6 W+ [ B1 kwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
; T- u5 F4 Z6 |: \) E- Maudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
* ~) `. o" [* O" T, q5 L) `1 ccomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a( ~3 k% R) o s) o
greater knowledge of electronic systems.' S: G. d ]3 t# o$ F/ J9 X; I
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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