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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION. f1 `! C* a* k* t% d
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
9 g! Z, p/ b$ @1 atraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical0 D9 v6 A2 {8 u: z7 G" T" H8 s4 Y; q
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing$ }7 \9 {9 ~7 R5 o1 y
residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
+ F% X7 J2 Q& l- oConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings
% F* x. L X. y' P+ K& e* wand electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and5 `3 V/ i2 Q3 h+ H
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable' P3 b4 q5 Y+ J
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,+ C$ U y# _6 g; A$ h
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and6 G3 v% z, T) C
underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
" T/ D+ X' L. R( v5 XConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in. Z! Z( L* {4 U7 y2 A* M) M
all weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
" ]+ _7 Y2 Z+ C& U# q' V6 t, o' smanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,/ M$ G& p \6 t/ L7 h$ H( f
climbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and; h+ w+ }+ I/ h' o' h, A" h
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.! D3 I5 Q+ _* J8 R5 w4 g( i2 j
Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough7 z$ K2 \% l2 M, y
knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
) _, d) H% F3 h$ W1 ethe materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in
4 _# G& r! }$ w" Q9 o! `the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.0 b" M4 `1 s+ H7 S- ~3 t, W' s: x
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.5 e ?9 o4 \8 X0 `. x$ S& `5 E
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.
+ ~; J) H5 S5 U$ @2 yFor safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes.$ r$ H/ U6 V" L3 E- h) }5 J) j
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they* j0 Q- [9 k3 I
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.
! f7 s- {- D5 B) L' o/ qConstruction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of7 }3 G4 B5 t7 p' K
construction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
: c6 i- y8 e7 E9 v: xand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to: s c- _& Q* d) R% ~- N9 P
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical- y" d+ z( I+ f3 k. i, p# @0 Q! @# a
connections at specific points in the construction cycle.
3 I4 K& V7 q' f$ q! f+ \With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s9 p9 W/ x# h W* l
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,; Q; |) _$ Y0 o% l% \# U
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
. U2 m( R8 {- X% d3 ?complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
- Z: z! c4 V w$ n: \! Igreater knowledge of electronic systems.
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引自 “interprovincial standards red seal program - national occupational analyses“
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