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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION
+ Q) N5 X& W. `0 ]4 h! [+ e$ |3 N mThe title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,6 p. _( U* N% G7 ~9 g
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical6 {, G. v* e$ r, m
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
" q _9 \2 u5 dresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.5 j9 A5 X, C$ }
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings& h# q# L m1 E: T6 V
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
' u" q: ^+ E2 y: ?% Binstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable" H, w; ?* I5 U$ X+ R% G
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
* Q1 c* z* d8 j1 Q4 J, t" r/ Zrelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
' g$ b% I2 h d7 _% q$ G7 d5 Eunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.- a, i& h! p! |- E/ w' ~) T
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in7 n n* [$ {. `! G1 F4 G3 t+ A
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and# a5 b! I9 I- L0 a1 i$ y
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
3 |' ?" p3 _- ^$ Nclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and3 c, F3 ]- y: p% s
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
6 V2 E, ~( f3 SConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
/ W: t i* Q' k" V* Z% |knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with3 x& ]3 ]2 H+ {9 S( D
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
2 B& v9 K, a5 K4 ythe use of hand and power tools and test equipment.
+ t3 g$ h V5 w5 r. Y! V% Q% gAll electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
6 |3 e" e4 t) [# V# P* M* VTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
) a; C" O `( ZFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
! }9 S1 m/ p; Z$ BOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they) w$ e3 H( `) D* B5 |" I1 W4 y l
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
2 H1 O3 l& Q, |( ?* d% S! iConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of8 D) v$ s! @, ^" i1 [- G
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
+ V3 [1 B& G/ G# F8 \6 L: i& ?and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to, c! z0 ~% o1 ^- g' [
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
! o, O6 _9 }2 X8 ?# q. }4 e/ |; yconnections at specific points in the construction cycle.7 w7 S7 ~( i+ Z4 N3 ^4 l
With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s! R E- Z) ^! X# u
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
3 _$ Q6 S% ?. I, m$ R; ^audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
" a- F3 j1 C @2 Acomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
3 F8 d! x) I+ n \greater knowledge of electronic systems.8 H2 k' A9 R/ \0 B# u7 f; A% L& i, U
, c! ~' \' @* Z5 _ r引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“ M- W+ n$ p8 L
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