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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION8 q. T; [: Q2 k' O2 d& I
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,% q! S' o( n' E8 S& y
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical6 E p8 ]) e, R, p" D
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
/ \7 x; t2 ]2 [/ {8 Bresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.
0 w$ Y0 H- ]* M0 @7 E1 x7 AConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings- q' @/ P5 q r' l2 k1 B
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and* x) [/ J, x3 S; @
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
! r+ P" ]& F. I9 ^; A; gthrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,6 g! w0 ?% _1 s# P) H
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
6 _1 E# }% b4 k4 g# Yunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.5 g% h) ]/ A+ J. s3 T& V: v
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in j& M$ H0 @+ Z
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and1 j% N3 L8 x. o( f0 I% x
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
7 t( Q S9 x, L6 X1 D1 `climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
9 C, ]/ H' W3 i4 @9 P. z2 Z; e. n; }scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.. B d( j' H0 ^& K
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough ]" @5 P+ }" D% E; V* d' ?
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
% X* z9 K! V$ T, R% Pthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
7 o$ L2 |( u3 I* } l% r1 Bthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.& `# w- @" [3 c9 S" A
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
9 l/ i9 v/ A2 T: R3 GTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
$ H9 t% r& D+ ~" E& QFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.% ~, P/ m. e# Y4 o/ \
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
7 b! S* f$ C6 }1 Z# qmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.( @# u4 Y8 v4 `: \
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of/ h) g% ?/ w( r! R6 A, N1 T
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation2 H( X: f, X- T8 J- D. R j: {
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to0 o' k6 P! n# B3 p" j: l$ a1 ]
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical% \( Q& Z4 k }$ e( I' n* `3 v
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.; T2 t' t. k# f5 V0 ^' j/ r2 e- {
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
+ ^% a, `, ^- awired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
8 C/ m: t& H- o3 G- Y! l7 l$ Raudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more# s" C6 D2 j) G% a: H+ }9 x
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a4 w/ L: m: b+ F% U) y3 ]
greater knowledge of electronic systems.8 k* ~' X$ \* C- n
0 s' o2 h: i: l, c* l5 K1 n引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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