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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION& G: f: r+ F: w
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
0 `6 }7 ~, P) ~6 }training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical& r$ v; a, j3 q x7 u: l* W
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing0 x& y2 A: r1 ~% i
residential, commercial, and industrial structures./ {- n2 V" O: U' [. ^" q* q J' G
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings$ {$ l# C# b. k0 m
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
* h4 F, ]; d' B6 t1 P. G+ Ginstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
0 b/ {3 b1 y7 t& x: X ]' r+ u4 s5 Hthrough conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
. J; i0 N! ^2 z2 A$ x1 mrelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
. i9 s+ x) r j4 i- X# E kunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.* U# E/ Y) Z( Q! {- D* w9 V z
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in3 W) [& b* O# d; n q
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
% u k9 O& j. ~7 Gmanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,. C, O$ _' k* Z( v
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
( n1 K6 A0 o) m% c+ ]scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.1 Y6 f2 x* y/ L: l* l, U [* ^
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
( J, W& q3 O) f% b! w: s2 @knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with0 f7 `( Q# A9 x3 ]2 ]8 m
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
' o& D6 a3 B: [ Y/ ^; G, ithe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.. _, g6 D" q) x4 _" B
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.; M& ?/ S1 ~: @8 _! l$ s9 q6 L
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
% R" P: _" t8 j2 A% u1 _) pFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes." y+ R' ~ a" r$ i7 L, M' M
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
( w! k! s! k- g# e- n- Pmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
% v# s4 i4 a2 O0 y( HConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of+ z9 q3 U; [0 \8 p
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation* D" h% a8 q9 d* W. e B
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
' g. J( b5 [* t: R Y4 S- {accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical( A- x3 s, Q: h; Z, ?) `& b
connections at specific points in the construction cycle." B: v% ^, u9 k$ M) i( S; @7 f1 q4 o
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s; l- C9 B9 Z( @
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,( L6 Q( A5 _* Y, Z
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more* j8 F4 h9 L/ |7 K8 ?' j
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a$ f9 I7 ~! x4 v3 U; V3 O
greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“! w( n2 G/ e0 ?7 D4 }
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