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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION2 f. Z5 X% }2 M) K! U9 H1 j
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,' p1 S( z5 H3 n
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical
+ a; U% V; t4 c3 [systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
! J; D) F1 s1 k; I- E* w; Hresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.- r- h# F) E) g( M* x1 i
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings
/ _ w9 {9 D+ d% G3 band electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and* S( h9 C7 p" \& t0 u' Z3 z- c, x
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable+ T- [* J3 O; @4 D1 a% e
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,, ?! D# R& y9 M4 L2 G* d9 D
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and- ~3 c- S R B9 P: z% G, J" u
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.+ s& s( m5 ]0 g. T1 K$ V' `1 N% @
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in$ x1 B, y$ t( H# c0 I
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
{/ z P( G2 x3 y7 V- kmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
7 K- E% Z9 D" f* n# e5 \) t) S& R' ], Sclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and# i6 R( J* u: E' D
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.' O9 C1 R& b$ l# ^8 ~& i" O/ a2 U8 x
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
3 N7 ^4 _- c% f# O+ G4 g- Yknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
$ n0 S& x" \( ~the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in8 L8 f( P9 G; R( [6 a5 W8 c& h
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.6 J2 ]0 f. P# e; M% c7 z8 f' ~
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
" y% r3 Z% S5 w' zTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
) n8 c( @" ?8 u! T. `' EFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.. J5 @! G) V$ ?
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they9 {; ]4 ]+ Q7 `7 ^* s. U
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
3 m$ p' n8 _; E( eConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
- V) d* A' S9 U+ [construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
# p+ c* m2 |: t# s1 ^and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to7 Y3 M% {9 y& A' J8 l) j
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
3 I! ~! [+ b- S! P2 D4 Lconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.4 c( ?$ `' R+ @* r' G3 Y5 K1 A
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
& s# B% N, E) L/ G" h! F8 Bwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,. X; D, _# J% f! }
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more5 o$ G% M0 Z5 O9 O9 a3 D6 ?
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a. F" b1 T3 R9 i1 D0 }
greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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* C* I+ y0 N; x' \$ z引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“) K7 M+ H3 w# Q+ y6 b
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