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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION2 k; g% v7 D$ s: |) ~
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
* z6 W' b! y) Btraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical2 \; k8 b2 M4 B* Q8 J) F! ~
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
2 @: M( W( f% U. ]- d3 fresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.
6 [5 S, H- A8 ^& pConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings6 m3 D, K- E4 O' [
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
: s& C6 w1 J4 v7 Q+ U0 P" }/ kinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable' W9 Z- w0 X; J: V L2 [5 N
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,' g/ @( V) ^/ P. o
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
* h& U! A. I- r) k- }underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems./ Q# {2 O' K0 f# ~/ q/ a+ D
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in, D* f9 n* s: |3 j
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and+ f' \3 |5 G H: b: Q
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
+ E# e# v3 V: R; Tclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
! f: i4 L5 L& V Sscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
( U" ? y; J# c" nConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough1 b/ h2 x7 y% q% M" C$ Q* B% w
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
8 s% Z; s$ U7 [. Zthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
$ [3 K+ X' V' t$ {8 h* [the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.3 U8 B* w9 @, d5 P1 c
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
0 h# `( q" W$ |- v- z& F. MTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
. `/ G6 s- q9 NFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.# V |: o# S4 a% K0 N4 W6 e
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
7 f$ [9 K: @% B& ^# _9 Qmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
. u4 s7 \( r9 D: n* \/ `, ]5 ]Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of/ d( y8 [* X7 q+ a* ?5 E
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
) ^+ w6 }4 r0 ]1 Q7 yand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to7 x& b5 w5 Q! W0 |! l' C' v$ e9 Q
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
( x; |/ y- z! ~ E! l' gconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.+ N$ c* y% A' B( L3 \4 K. R
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
$ T2 F( F Z* d7 E& ?5 N3 G% }) ~wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,/ Z( H4 X* y8 M
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more: T5 d$ N& y% ^" x t0 t" r/ ?8 ~
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a8 @6 @6 W, H; D& j" F
greater knowledge of electronic systems.
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, O' \2 ?* ~7 e: ~3 Q) e引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“) z: k% w; j! e J: d/ j% Y! V
6 C9 \3 U$ w/ U; Q8 ^9 Thttp://www.red-seal.ca/Site/trades/analist_e.htm |
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