Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Gardening gloves | Native tree seedlings (Acacia tortilis, Balanites aegyptiaca, Commiphora africana) |
| Hand trowel | |
| Hoe | |
| Watering can 10L capacity | |
| Measuring tape 10m | |
| Marker pegs |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardening gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 2 | Hand trowel | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Hoe | 1 Pc per 2 Candidates |
| 4 | Watering can 10L capacity | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Native tree seedlings (Acacia tortilis, Balanites aegyptiaca, Commiphora africana) | 15 Seedlings per Candidate |
| 6 | Measuring tape 10m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Marker pegs | 10 Pcs per Candidate |
| 8 | Field notebook and pen | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 9 | Water source access | Shared per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Site Marking | |||
| Wears appropriate PPE including gloves and suitable field gear (Award 2 marks for correct PPE usage, 0 if missing) | 2 | ||
| Measures and marks out a 10m x 10m area accurately using measuring tape and marker pegs (Award 3 marks for correct area dimension and marking) | 3 | ||
| Clears the site by removing debris and loosening soil using hoe and trowel (Award 3 marks for thorough clearing and soil preparation) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 2: Planting and Watering | |||
| Plants 15 native tree seedlings spaced evenly within the marked area (Award 5 marks for correct number and proper spacing of seedlings) | 5 | ||
| Uses correct planting technique ensuring proper depth and root coverage (Award 4 marks for appropriate planting technique) | 4 | ||
| Waters seedlings adequately after planting using watering can (Award 3 marks for adequate watering of all seedlings) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| TASK 3: Documentation and Final Presentation | |||
| Records the species planted and their locations in the field notebook (Award 2 marks for complete and legible documentation) | 2 | ||
| Demonstrates confidence and audibility when explaining the restoration process (Award 2 marks for clear and confident oral explanation) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Restored habitat area measures 10m x 10m with 15 healthy, well-spaced native seedlings planted correctly (Award 10 marks for correct area size, seedling count, spacing and planting quality) | 10 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 34 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Hammer | Wooden poles (2m length) |
| Measuring tape 5m | Chicken wire mesh (1.5m x 1.2m sheets) |
| Spirit level 600mm | Nails 50mm |
| Screwdriver | Camera trap device |
| Marker pen | Padlock and hasp |
| Gloves (PPE) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wooden poles (2m length) | 4 Pcs per Candidate |
| 2 | Chicken wire mesh (1.5m x 1.2m sheets) | 2 Sheets per Candidate |
| 3 | Nails 50mm | 30 Pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | Camera trap device | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Padlock and hasp | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 6 | Hammer | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Measuring tape 5m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Spirit level 600mm | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Gloves (PPE) | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 10 | Screwdriver | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 11 | Marker pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and PPE | |||
| Candidate wears prescribed field gear and gloves (Award 2 marks for correct attire and PPE, otherwise 0) | 2 | ||
| Candidate selects correct tools and materials before starting (Award 1 mark for correct selection, otherwise 0) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 3 | ||
| TASK 2: Construction of the monitoring station frame | |||
| Candidate measures and marks wooden poles to required lengths (Award 2 marks for accurate measurement and marking) | 2 | ||
| Candidate nails wooden poles to form frame of 1.5m x 1.2m base and 1.8m height (Award up to 4 marks for correct assembly and secure nailing) | 4 | ||
| Candidate uses spirit level to ensure frame is plumb and level (Award 2 marks for correct use of level and frame alignment) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 3: Installation of chicken wire mesh and camera trap device | |||
| Candidate fixes chicken wire mesh securely to frame with nails (Award 3 marks for secure and even fixing of mesh) | 3 | ||
| Candidate installs camera trap device inside the monitoring station as per instructions (Award 3 marks for correct and functional device installation) | 3 | ||
| Candidate fits padlock and hasp ensuring station can be locked (Award 2 marks for secure locking mechanism installation) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 4: Site setup and final checks | |||
| Candidate selects appropriate site and positions monitoring station correctly (Award 2 marks for appropriate site selection and positioning) | 2 | ||
| Candidate ensures station is stable and all fixings are tight (Award 2 marks for stability and secure fixings) | 2 | ||
| Candidate cleans work area and disposes of waste materials properly (Award 2 marks for good housekeeping) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Monitoring station frame dimensions: length 1500mm ±20mm, width 1200mm ±20mm, height 1800mm ±20mm (Award 4 marks for all dimensions within tolerance) | 4 | ||
| Frame is plumb and level (no tilt greater than 3 degrees) (Award 3 marks for plumb and level frame) | 3 | ||
| Chicken wire mesh is fixed uniformly without gaps or loose ends (Award 3 marks for neat and secure mesh fixing) | 3 | ||
| Camera trap device is installed correctly and operational (Award 4 marks for correct and functional installation) | 4 | ||
| Padlock and hasp are fitted securely allowing locking (Award 2 marks for secure locking mechanism) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 41 | ||