Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD)
COTE D’OR TRAINING CENTRE (CDTC)
Course: National Certificate level 5 in Solar Energy Technology
Name of Students:
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MODULE 01: Understanding
Energy and Society
Date: …………………........
Semester: 1
Competency 01: Follow safety procedures in the working
environment
No. of Credits
Assignment Title: Risk Assessment at the Workplace Related to Solar Energy
Overview: In this assignment, you will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive risk
assessment (according to OSHA act 2005) for a solar installation project at the Central
Electrical Board (CEB). The objective is to identify potential hazards, evaluate associated
risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of employees and stakeholders
involved in the solar energy technology project. Your assignment will be evaluated based on
the written report (10 marks) and a PowerPoint presentation (5 marks). The submission
deadline is Tuesday 22nd August 2023 for written report and the PowerPoint presentation will
announce in class.
Document Provided to trainees for this assignment: Risk assessment guidelines for
Mauritius as per the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 2005) in PDF files.
Assignment Guidelines:
1. Title Page (1 page):
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Include the title of the assignment: "Risk Assessment at the Workplace Related to Solar
Energy."
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Your name, student ID, course name (NC5 Solar Energy Technology), Project or
Assignment title and date of submission.
2. Introduction (1 page):
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Provide an introduction to the concept of risk assessment in the context of solar energy
technology.
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Briefly explain the importance of identifying and mitigating workplace risks for the
safety of employees and successful project completion.
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3. Examples of CEB Solar Installation Project Overview (1 page):
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Describe the Central Electrical Board (CEB) solar installation project.
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Explain the scope of the project, including the scale and purpose of the solar
installation.
4. Hazard Identification (2 pages):
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Identify and list potential hazards associated with the CEB solar installation project.
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Include hazards related to electrical systems, equipment, construction, and
environmental factors.
5. Risk Assessment (2 pages):
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Assess the identified hazards in terms of their potential severity and likelihood of
occurrence.
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Use a risk matrix to categorize risks into different levels (low, moderate, high).
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Explain how the assessed risks can impact employees, the project, and the
environment.
6. Mitigation Strategies (2 pages):
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Propose specific mitigation strategies for each identified risk.
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Explain how each strategy will reduce or eliminate the risk.
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Include engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment
(PPE), and emergency response plans.
7. Conclusion (1 page):
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Summarize the key findings of the risk assessment.
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Reiterate the importance of implementing mitigation measures for a safe workplace
environment.
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Conclude by emphasizing the role of solar energy technology professionals in ensuring
safety in the industry.
8. References (1 page):
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Include a list of references used for gathering information and data related to solar
energy technology and workplace safety.
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PowerPoint Presentation (5 marks):
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Create a PowerPoint presentation to accompany your written report.
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Include key points from each section of the report.
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Use clear and concise bullet points, visuals, and diagrams to enhance understanding.
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Limit the presentation to 5-7 slides, keeping it within a 5-minute presentation time.
Submission Details:
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Submit the written report and PowerPoint presentation to the MITD Cote D'Or Training
Centre management by the deadline (Tuesday 22nd August 2023).
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Ensure that your assignment adheres to proper formatting, grammar, and spelling
conventions.
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Provide proper citations for all sources used in your assignment.
Please Note:
Remember to adjust the section titles, subsection titles, and content according to the actual
content you want to include in your document. This structure maintains the formatting
specifications you provided: Arial font, 11-point font size, 1.5 line spacing, and appropriate
headings. You can use your word processing software's features to apply these formatting
settings throughout the document.
**** Important Note on Obtaining Permission for Project Activities and Documentation
Before
conducting
any
project
activities,
including
risk
assessment
and
documentation, it is essential to seek proper permissions and approvals from the
relevant industry/company and your respective supervisor. This step is crucial to
ensure that you adhere to legal, safety, and ethical standards when working on a
project, taking photographs, and collecting information from work sites.
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