Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Seine net | Fish identification guide booklet |
| Dip net | Waterproof notebook and pencil |
| Measuring board | Bucket |
| Stopwatch | Personal Protective Equipment |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seine net (3m length, 1.5m depth) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Dip net (1m diameter hoop, 1.5m handle) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Measuring board (1m length with 1cm graduations) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Fish identification guide booklet | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Waterproof notebook and pencil | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 6 | Bucket (10 liters) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Stopwatch | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Personal Protective Equipment (waders, gloves, hat) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Sampling Preparation and Safety | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate PPE (waders, gloves, hat) (Award 1 if all PPE worn correctly, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Candidate correctly sets out the 50m sampling section along the shoreline (Award 1 if section is accurately measured and marked, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Candidate inspects nets for holes or damage before use (Award 1 if nets are inspected and confirmed intact, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 3 | ||
| TASK 2: Fish Collection and Sampling | |||
| Candidate deploys seine net properly along the 50m shoreline section (Award 1 mark each for correct deployment and retrieval technique) | 2 | ||
| Candidate uses dip net to catch fish missed by the seine net (Award 1 if dip net used effectively, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Candidate transfers captured fish carefully into bucket without injury (Award 1 if fish handled properly, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 3: Data Recording and Identification | |||
| Candidate identifies fish species correctly using the fish identification guide (Award 1 mark per correctly identified species, max 3 marks) | 3 | ||
| Candidate measures fish length accurately using the measuring board (Award 1 mark each for measuring at least 5 fish correctly) | 2 | ||
| Candidate records species name, count, and length data legibly in waterproof notebook (Award 1 mark each for completeness and legibility of records) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 7 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Data sheet contains at least 3 fish species identified with counts and length measurements (Award 3 if complete and accurate data recorded, else 0) | 3 | ||
| Sampling area marked accurately to 50m length and 2m width (Award 2 if dimensions match, else 0) | 2 | ||
| Nets used without damage or loss during sampling (Award 2 if nets remain intact and undamaged after sampling) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 7 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 21 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Measuring tape | Aquatic plants (native species) |
| Water quality test kit | Mulch material (dry leaves and twigs) |
| Field notebook and pencil | |
| Protective gloves | |
| Hand lens | |
| Small shovel | |
| Plastic bucket |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Measuring tape | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Water quality test kit | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Field notebook and pencil | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Protective gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 5 | Hand lens (10x magnification) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Aquatic plants (native species) | 2 bundles per Candidate |
| 7 | Mulch material (dry leaves and twigs) | 1 kg per Candidate |
| 8 | Small shovel | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Plastic bucket (10 liters) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Habitat Assessment | |||
| Candidate wears protective gloves before habitat inspection (Award 1 if gloves worn correctly, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Measures pond dimensions accurately using measuring tape (Award 1 mark for length and 1 mark for width measurement accuracy) | 2 | ||
| Tests water quality parameters (pH, temperature, clarity) correctly using test kit (1 mark each for correct pH, temperature, and clarity testing and recording) | 3 | ||
| Inspects and notes presence of shelter and breeding sites (logs, stones, vegetation) (Award 2 for thorough inspection and documentation) | 2 | ||
| Records all findings clearly and legibly in field notebook (Award 1 if notes are legible and complete) | 1 | ||
| Uses hand lens correctly to inspect amphibian eggs or larvae presence (Award 1 for proper use and observation reporting) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| TASK 2: Habitat Modification | |||
| Prepares planting sites by clearing unsuitable debris using small shovel (Award 2 for effective site preparation) | 2 | ||
| Plants aquatic vegetation in appropriate pond zones with correct spacing (Award 1 mark for correct species placement and 1 mark for spacing) | 2 | ||
| Adds mulch material around pond edges to provide shelter and moisture retention (Award 2 marks for adequate mulch application) | 2 | ||
| Ensures no harm to existing amphibians during modification (Award 1 if candidate takes care to avoid disturbance) | 1 | ||
| Cleans and stores tools properly after use (Award 1 for proper cleaning and storage) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Pond dimensions measured within ±5cm of actual 4000mm x 3000mm (Award 1 mark each for length and width accuracy) | 2 | ||
| Water quality parameters recorded with correct units and values within normal amphibian tolerance (1 mark each for pH 6.0-8.0, temperature 18-25°C, clear water) | 3 | ||
| Aquatic plants planted covering at least 30% of pond surface area (Award 2 if coverage and health of plants is adequate) | 2 | ||
| Mulch applied uniformly around pond edges covering at least 1m width (Award 2 for uniform and sufficient mulch coverage) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 9 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 27 | ||