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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION: L& _5 w, M( Y4 g g( J7 c( @4 i/ G( |
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
6 k' i+ P, \. Btraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical
$ w. s# V8 \1 csystems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing3 W" o9 J, x I
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.* b' I- s6 `$ r* i$ m
Construction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings2 i7 K. B0 U% `+ e
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and
! n! m: Q3 E1 Q" I% H. h2 Zinstall conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable
9 Q v2 [8 W; K5 Q; O- {through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,
' e' c3 d: F) k, I6 y3 d% Prelays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
# i0 m# S: R3 ?& ]0 d. D& f$ p' dunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems., q2 j' |3 X% o# F" `# W \) |8 J2 n. y
Construction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in, |$ \3 C1 G% [
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and' o' R/ {4 v& a; F& S$ k
manufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
" L) L6 i: ]1 z2 P% M9 x+ mclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and
4 S4 u& {5 c2 k) a5 Mscaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.5 s5 Y$ B9 _8 e. ]* Z9 y
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
4 J: A% }: O) t1 Sknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
; ~7 u7 ?; N* y- a2 u! _4 Nthe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
7 a, }. M+ l1 i& a; ~the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.) X) X, O9 L2 J. y6 t2 ?
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.
% s3 y' C: }( C2 T8 DTherefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.0 a) N! [! N: s" B& F: \
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.4 `* U& L j2 u1 O# O
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they
& Y5 c# V9 ` B/ ~ G2 R" Qmay supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
% d: X/ r! [7 UConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of( W3 k( {4 ]' {/ k
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation! o2 S& @% I! o6 V8 `& v
and air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to3 h! k" o+ O' `, @
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical+ Q4 b5 }4 q* s2 q$ k
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.
% N6 M9 m1 w& R0 c. F7 {With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s
( Z0 e$ K0 [. k2 G9 fwired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,: ~7 \$ [/ y: K+ H }) X
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more9 I; s3 x4 t* ~9 S! h
complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
. g/ d1 g' P7 S" [/ jgreater knowledge of electronic systems.% Y9 q2 E" m. \( e
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