Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Hand lens 10x | Mounted fish specimen set |
| Plastic trays for specimen handling | Habitat simulation tanks |
| Notepad and pen | Identification guide book - Freshwater Fish of Kenya |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mounted fish specimen set | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 2 | Habitat simulation tanks | 2 Tanks per Candidate |
| 3 | Identification guide book - Freshwater Fish of Kenya | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Hand lens 10x | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Plastic trays for specimen handling | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 6 | Notepad and pen | 1 Set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Identification of Fish Species | |||
| Candidate wears prescribed PPE (lab coat and gloves) before handling specimens (Award 1 mark for correct PPE use, 0 if none) | 1 | ||
| Candidate correctly identifies each fish species using the guide book and hand lens (Award 1 mark for each correctly identified species out of 5) | 5 | ||
| Candidate records distinguishing characteristics accurately in notepad (Award 1 mark for each of 3 key characteristics recorded per species) | 3 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates safe handling and specimen care during identification (Award 1 mark for proper handling technique) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| TASK 2: Demonstration of Natural Habitats | |||
| Candidate sets up habitat simulation tanks correctly with appropriate water depth and substrate (Award 2 marks for correct setup of 2 tanks) | 2 | ||
| Candidate places fish species in tanks simulating their natural habitats (Award 1 mark per species habitat simulated correctly out of 3 species) | 3 | ||
| Candidate explains habitat characteristics (e.g., water flow, vegetation) during demonstration (Award 1 mark per species explanation out of 3) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| All 5 fish species correctly identified with species names matching guide book (Award 1 mark per correct species name) | 5 | ||
| Habitat simulation tanks set up with dimensions 1000mm x 500mm x 400mm and correct environmental features (Award 4 marks for correct tank dimensions and habitat features) | 4 | ||
| Written record of species characteristics and habitat descriptions complete and legible (Award 3 marks for comprehensive and clear documentation) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 30 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Glass aquarium tank | Tilapia broodstock (2 males and 4 females) |
| Aquarium water filter | Aquarium gravel substrate |
| Air pump with tubing and air stones | Aquatic plants |
| Aquarium heater | Fish breeding shelter |
| Water testing kit | Fish feed |
| Thermometer | |
| Aquarium net | |
| Protective gloves |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glass aquarium tank | 1 tank per Candidate |
| 2 | Aquarium water filter | 1 per Candidate |
| 3 | Air pump with tubing and air stones | 1 set per Candidate |
| 4 | Aquarium heater (adjustable 20-30°C) | 1 per Candidate |
| 5 | Tilapia broodstock (2 males and 4 females) | 1 set per Candidate |
| 6 | Aquarium gravel substrate | 2 kg per Candidate |
| 7 | Aquatic plants (Anubias or Vallisneria) | 200 g per Candidate |
| 8 | Water testing kit (pH, ammonia, nitrites) | 1 kit per 5 Candidates |
| 9 | Fish breeding shelter (PVC pipes or clay pots) | 1 per Candidate |
| 10 | Fish feed (high protein pellets) | 100 g per Candidate |
| 11 | Thermometer | 1 per Candidate |
| 12 | Protective gloves | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 13 | Aquarium net | 1 per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Prepare and set up fish breeding environment | |||
| Candidate wears protective gloves before handling fish and equipment (Award 1 if gloves worn before handling fish/equipment) | 1 | ||
| Candidate cleans and arranges the aquarium tank correctly (Award 1 mark for cleaning, 1 mark for proper arrangement) | 2 | ||
| Candidate installs aquarium filter, air pump, heater and checks functionality (Award 1 mark each for filter, air pump, heater installation and testing) | 3 | ||
| Candidate adds substrate and arranges aquatic plants and breeding shelters appropriately (Award 1 mark for substrate, 1 mark for plants/shelters placement) | 2 | ||
| Candidate adjusts water parameters (temperature, pH) to optimal breeding conditions (26-28°C, pH 6.5-7.5) (Award marks for measuring and adjusting parameters within acceptable range) | 3 | ||
| Candidate introduces broodstock fish carefully into the aquarium (Award 2 marks for correct and careful introduction of broodstock) | 2 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates feeding and monitoring fish for signs of breeding behavior (Award 2 marks for appropriate feeding and observation) | 2 | ||
| Candidate maintains cleanliness and water quality during the setup process (Award 2 marks for water quality checks and cleaning during setup) | 2 | ||
| Candidate records observations on fish behavior and breeding progress (Award 1 mark if observations are recorded properly) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 18 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Aquarium tank set up with correct dimensions 1200mm x 600mm x 600mm (Award 2 marks if tank dimensions match exactly) | 2 | ||
| Water parameters (temperature, pH) within specified breeding range (Award 3 marks if water temperature is 26-28°C and pH is 6.5-7.5) | 3 | ||
| Broodstock fish healthy and visibly exhibiting breeding behavior (Award 4 marks if fish are healthy and breeding behavior observed) | 4 | ||
| Proper placement of substrate, plants, and breeding shelters to facilitate breeding (Award 3 marks for correct placement and suitability) | 3 | ||
| Cleanliness and water clarity maintained throughout (Award 2 marks if water is clear and tank is clean) | 2 | ||
| Records of feeding and breeding observations are complete and accurate (Award 2 marks for complete and accurate records) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 34 | ||