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SCOPE OF THE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN OCCUPATION8 g1 @5 G% a# z: F0 f
The title “construction electrician” defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge,
+ C; q/ C, u0 k, Z4 K; \# [: Htraining and abilities, is capable of laying out, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical8 ?7 Y9 S/ v, u+ e$ [
systems, which provides light, heat, communications, and power to a variety of new and existing
6 h! W: c' d5 u' O' S7 e4 K! R, Wresidential, commercial, and industrial structures.
7 @+ Q- z# F$ b) v/ M1 s: t o* p5 IConstruction electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings" C7 J( U+ ?7 b. N7 }% u
and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and' ?8 S7 Y3 k" R
install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable$ L6 x3 b7 X) ^7 [
through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches,' \- ^ _: r8 P
relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and
9 Q, T2 b* H9 F i/ C$ b5 m4 _% Bunderground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems.
% }: \) p V! `- ?7 f6 m% k p9 o5 gConstruction electricians work in the full range of environmental conditions: from outside in
7 i2 x/ d& f4 Q! `" ]# mall weathers; inside in dusty industrial plants and mills; to state-of-the-art clean-rooms in hospitals and
9 M9 C$ C* _" amanufacturing plants. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting,
* v9 `( p7 k& b" c% cclimbing, pulling, and reaching and may be conducted in cramped, confined spaces or on ladders and% j0 i5 ^8 C+ ?
scaffolding at great heights. Hazards include electric shocks, burns, and falling objects.
' _ ?5 i7 a/ Q! ~Construction electricians are required to have good mechanical ability, a thorough
! z$ [ s7 `5 p' xknowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with
v) B* ^# f1 u" R7 X' q, `the materials and techniques of construction. All construction electricians are required to be competent in: C2 Z( `' [) I
the use of hand and power tools and test equipment.2 H1 A- z; f2 h# u6 a; {( M
All electrical wiring and installations must conform to the CSA Canadian Electrical Code.' a: y! r& |' Y% [
Therefore construction electricians must be thoroughly familiar with the latest issue of this document.& O; B' u, H) ~% J' L
For safety, permits and other regulations they follow local electrical, building and safety codes. g' ]' ?0 ?# G% o$ p* Y
On small jobs, construction electricians may work alone with minimal supervision, and they7 f; f& c i9 c
may supervise an apprentice. On large jobs, they may work under the direction of a supervisor.! V* W2 q1 D5 Y) E
Construction electricians interact and work co-operatively with the full spectrum of
9 [2 G& b0 a3 O, ^" c- bconstruction tradespeople, such as carpenters, lathers, cabinetmakers, plumbers, and heating, ventilation
. z; d$ b, N6 R! k9 W; hand air-conditioning technicians. They are required to constantly adjust their schedule and work to. p% w& g E5 ^9 u- W8 A( ?
accommodate the schedule of these other trades since most trades rely on some sort of electrical
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With advances in technology the work of the construction electrician is changing. Today’s8 X( J0 f" d1 W4 @' d
wired environment requires construction electricians to be able to install a variety of wiring such as data,0 |% G/ x/ Z, ^! P6 d" l
audio, video, signalling, and communication cabling. Electrical control systems are also becoming more
; z2 N( t1 ]- Y& y# {complex, often solid-state or computer-controlled, which requires the construction electrician to have a
& ~- ?. c- [" Y8 Vgreater knowledge of electronic systems.3 ?- l: J( c4 _
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