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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION1 `) e5 l: E+ `. l% a
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,) x3 d3 r, |3 _1 T1 X5 `
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical( B! N+ _* r' v/ M( ]) I* F
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing0 [& g" G, }; Z* Q$ g
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
+ N, B1 a7 S- J! c* X7 {* UConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings4 @/ O' N2 F8 G
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and, m6 Q. R6 c- j1 K, l
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable8 b! k X: G+ b$ y2 t- k
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,# f: D' S% i7 }/ K4 [, o5 J: s
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and) P1 O8 u3 y) _ ?% h: J
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.5 A+ `% `. I# |, E8 i, `
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in: w" K3 ]$ U7 g( p; e
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and7 q( T7 E- @" t. m& Q
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
; j% o8 j! [# g$ J: Y5 k2 E, _! yclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
9 I% G' N( l- L7 Q8 fscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
. o4 K7 E' P$ v% p$ cConstruction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
' x+ ]1 h# C& U% xknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with8 S! t/ H$ K8 a. m; j
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in+ x/ S. K/ @8 A, o2 S. v
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.7 X) b2 Q! V U6 g" A1 A
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
' v# G3 P6 m; g) wTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
3 ]' s" p7 ~; |) AFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes., R K3 ~6 i: P! d# u; [
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
! }6 `; O% ?0 G$ e1 C' a, _may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
X$ k+ _; L! z" e' }Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of ~. l/ K0 \ T9 G9 c0 S# ]3 `
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation( v: S" {" Q- @, R
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
$ V7 D2 x7 }" iaccommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical# C0 X& j; T: R3 f1 [' f; r* f
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.
s6 c9 O7 J& v; lWith advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s8 t/ J/ W: P1 _+ G* r) z& j# U
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,. U5 p% [2 q3 a
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more$ a5 y- U) j5 w5 i* u7 G- t9 n
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
: z8 M l/ P& E/ U9 g( V# a+ Egreater knowledge of electronic systems.
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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