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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION3 T1 S/ }8 j( r/ d
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,$ X+ l# {* C! J' a4 T
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical5 E3 t: p0 {& b0 p
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing; F- K( E% q; K; E, p0 H
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
+ Z7 k, k, c4 q7 v0 kConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings
! P `. X0 C/ S: W$ R, [. H( O! ^and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and7 j; _/ n B) A& q* l0 R- c
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable7 }: L# I) B8 Q. m @
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,9 E3 D7 f' u$ f, z6 k% K
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and: v! I0 N1 |' R" ^2 |
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.4 i/ R/ d8 G' J) r) {
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
. d- v) R+ h0 z" w! g* mall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and0 @3 x+ S, } l4 x
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,: ?6 f. U* Q0 d9 E
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and; [8 L+ u; Z% D
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.( `% e; H v d" l, y" ~
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
/ ^5 z4 c4 G$ B- ~knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with M$ K) N: y9 E9 s$ v0 E& @
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
8 Q' ^( g4 F! t2 o5 T8 dthe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
; j5 w" L+ b5 O. dAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
+ j% P, B5 L8 s( V; DTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.4 d% F: I/ I$ @9 V( h
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.- I# V* |: ?& }, t9 X7 q6 T0 w3 h6 x
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they: x& S. `* R6 I% G- Z! c3 ~" z
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
! X: _, c$ y/ H% a5 rConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
+ n8 o7 ~4 d+ `! p7 gconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
' f" I# h0 f2 U3 h# [and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to0 Q% L+ B: s: |* c$ s0 N
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
8 L' y+ N) ?' J4 [3 y* mconnections at specific points in the construction cycle./ f" R' I7 W% n( J. z
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
, O Z& R8 z) S gwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
& m7 w( U4 g# v& r6 P2 r1 K$ Gaudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
! Q) F4 G2 Y/ _! Lcomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
% L8 e" B# @ T+ j. Cgreater knowledge of electronic systems.
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5 j/ l7 a8 {+ m" W: L) p引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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