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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION
5 l* j5 r1 X, \. a: S+ X5 k/ I* DThe title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
! F9 E) m0 S, d6 w7 Ytraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical* s! H- q1 U& R% c" J! C# p c
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing& N+ H; d3 Y. i5 G; ~
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.5 J0 ]8 c1 |7 p, c
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings
/ }, K! Y" F0 b: b2 Iand electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
6 @3 z# }7 O, s4 S* |6 a: g s& vinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
2 _' h1 v$ s2 p% I/ athrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
' C" Q" d7 `' W* x% ~: t, \relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
0 l, |* `# _4 j$ gunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.; S5 R* g8 I( m; Z) n* }; M
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in* S, m+ e* D, Q# w
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and- |' R0 O, v2 b5 N
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,: y9 X' c" |4 t% T6 s! H1 q9 h# J( O
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and. T" @8 X+ Q. P* M4 N
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
0 F5 q+ w$ @* B# I5 MConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough' B. @, C2 r4 J3 Z0 t
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with: S7 j) |. t3 d% B
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in6 v3 A9 w' z0 F4 Z$ o
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
. W' |* L9 u- b- w" ^1 Y5 G: OAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
) n6 w6 k9 {9 g% `* s. ~( j* qTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
" q6 p$ x: o# E$ G9 z0 o) {) ]6 @For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.. @. ^' |9 n4 Z8 Y! h
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they: i% }% u( d) m
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.* Y- _ w$ O5 {: i5 M* N
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
3 |6 s& q" ~. ^# `2 ~construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation4 T) p" G% L4 e6 S4 v0 L2 R- p
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
* d2 @, F& `7 R. |; e- a3 h' baccommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical* H# o' }3 @# {# Q6 p
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.. H$ @/ \( c! {: \2 }) }
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s3 H# z; n$ _% y g( c
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,5 f$ z n; z6 I p }( t! T# a" a
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
+ k0 Q; j4 X! s) |- H! y0 }. jcomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a- A' P$ w* V7 m; \8 \) q2 I1 M
greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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