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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION* p* `8 o& M% V4 G' |' y
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,% `. x9 _9 x5 o" Y7 \1 T
training and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical2 e$ u2 ?) c0 W+ o# P
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
! v# L( _1 V+ o. |$ X: uresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.
$ T, v( p9 Y- W6 z; o6 pConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings( c# V8 ~& Y, }3 v9 H
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and* z) [1 N% [5 m' M$ T# a
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable0 s H9 X9 s& Y8 v, n8 x
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,: ^6 J! b8 @7 C7 C) y
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
* q i0 o- a& K. \underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems. ~1 {% {& n3 ~2 N. b
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
" z1 Z b2 q6 d! L/ Eall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
* ^1 o$ ~3 u( Y- c& D8 o( H5 G) \0 |manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
( _0 W. [) ~ s& ~$ sclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and7 a/ }, q! f/ ~. B" ^1 _. l( P* z
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.0 r6 P6 Q: n, z: {
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
* ]/ k4 ~$ G4 c/ _knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with* `6 P% ?* a" l7 m
the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in$ e T: u) \) X. z8 y5 N, E
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.+ _5 m% X3 E; x# o" J2 _2 N
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
f' k% K) P; s$ E9 |0 [Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.' `' A$ y& }( X7 u1 k9 D$ t
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes./ `- Y8 ]2 C* j9 q
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they& J0 ^. k6 C: D& H3 T
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.: v$ P: y. Q! w9 H( G
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
/ t; A5 i7 O9 E: O0 k' R- v/ Dconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation5 u/ B6 j. S- s5 }& m
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to
" R3 }( {( ?! Z. zaccommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical/ G/ G+ G4 E- E- [
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.
: t `" y. N6 D+ G7 }8 ~With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s6 e% k X* c% `
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,6 w+ l* ^$ u( \# q- V: I: l- M
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
* T9 y6 S% z+ R4 jcomplex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
1 [; _. k9 J2 lgreater knowledge of electronic systems.+ c/ a6 f" i+ D' `9 ^4 @' e
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“& w* Y0 L0 I X2 E. T" @
: Z3 k2 T& t8 c% E# bhttp://www.red-seal.ca/Site/trades/analist_e.htm |
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