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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION2 s8 f) M' }: R4 R* b, `6 l
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
0 S1 S& P: |) v# }* s4 u' J: m( \training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical
5 ]$ |, t# {$ K8 n% fsystems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing; J: a( Z1 P1 @: k# N+ k" q x
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
2 o/ k& C h# u, U7 \0 g8 q7 zConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings, {2 o/ g. q: ?& v' u
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and u. ]+ D3 k, [; J& ~9 t
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
* e$ i6 L+ O2 `* \7 X* ?through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
7 |3 Y7 `5 y4 y: j8 Y- L9 erelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
T9 I" p5 `! k* K4 eunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
8 r) e9 [+ Y* ?: z2 kConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
3 ?8 u1 P5 m5 G* u5 T# R2 m% sall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and; j+ }% }* a0 @% M; `0 \* [
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,' e9 j7 P! {- l
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
7 I5 h! L1 x, Y3 rscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
`5 g+ _1 w+ b5 V! F- yConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough' \6 i M3 v) ?% W+ {7 S! M7 c
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
2 V, |: W" J, p& y/ o! X# Vthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in N) D' M C0 f Z
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.& X5 p# \' X+ {+ h
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.' v) j: e/ G8 d: A7 }1 v6 @
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
9 D8 u. p9 C+ mFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.
1 g. F" |3 W% o# J1 lOn small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
2 ^" H6 M/ V2 e$ ~2 t2 T9 Jmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.8 i4 }8 {" N9 x" j$ _
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
! Y7 y+ T! d) U9 kconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
& Y$ D! h( N2 J! U: \and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
0 t. Q b( T6 H+ U; G2 }accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical M3 n- U* N6 U5 ^3 s8 x
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.
, _5 X- s6 @% Z& H) }3 {/ CWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s5 a7 Q4 n9 ~8 |4 z: E" w6 }6 R
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,
4 A+ a. H& A; iaudio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more, ~* y- |, T2 X. l. p: P! {- W% h$ j
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a0 z" }$ U! s7 Q6 }( t t" p
greater knowledge of electronic systems.7 d6 _( s8 G+ j$ I- |: y) b) V4 R
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