Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Field notebook | |
| GPS device | |
| Measuring tape (50 m) | |
| Digital camera | |
| Binoculars | |
| Topographic map of survey area | |
| Pen | |
| Protective gloves | |
| Field boots and khaki field gear |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | GPS device | 1 Pc per 2 Candidates |
| 3 | Measuring tape (50 m) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Digital camera | 1 Pc per 3 Candidates |
| 5 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Topographic map of survey area (A3 size) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Protective gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 9 | Field boots and khaki field gear | 1 Set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Personal Presentation | |||
| Candidate wears prescribed field gear (boots, khaki/green uniform, hat/cape) (Award 2 marks for full correct attire, 1 mark partial, 0 none) | 2 | ||
| Candidate uses PPE correctly (wears gloves during survey) (Award 2 marks for correct PPE use, 0 otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates confidence and audibility during oral reporting (Award 2 marks for clear, confident communication, 1 mark partial, 0 none) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| TASK 2: Habitat Identification and Classification | |||
| Candidate physically surveys the designated area systematically using GPS and measuring tape (Award 3 marks for complete systematic survey, 1-2 partial, 0 none) | 3 | ||
| Candidate accurately identifies and names five habitat types (e.g. aquatic, forest, savanna, montane, desert) (Award 1 mark per correct habitat type identified, 0 otherwise) | 5 | ||
| Candidate records key characteristics of each habitat (e.g. dominant vegetation, soil type, moisture level) (Award 1 mark per habitat for correct key characteristics, 0 otherwise) | 5 | ||
| Candidate photographs representative samples of each habitat (Award 3 marks for clear, relevant photos of all habitats, partial marks for fewer) | 3 | ||
| Candidate correctly uses topographic map and GPS coordinates to locate habitats (Award 3 marks for correct map use and coordinates, 1-2 partial, 0 none) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 19 | ||
| TASK 3: Oral Presentation and Reporting | |||
| Candidate presents findings orally with clarity and confidence (Award 3 marks for clear oral presentation, 1-2 partial, 0 none) | 3 | ||
| Candidate correctly classifies habitats with reasons based on observed characteristics (Award 1 mark per habitat with correct classification and reason, 0 otherwise) | 4 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates understanding of habitat importance in wildlife conservation (Award 3 marks for clear understanding, 1-2 partial, 0 none) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Field notebook contains all five habitat types correctly named and described (Award 1 mark per correctly named and described habitat, 0 otherwise) | 5 | ||
| Photographic evidence matches habitats identified and is clear (Award 3 marks for clear, relevant photographs, 0 otherwise) | 3 | ||
| Map and GPS coordinates accurately mark habitat locations (Award 3 marks for accurate mapping, 0 otherwise) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 11 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 46 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| GPS device | Topographic map of the region |
| Compass | Foolscap paper |
| Measuring tape (50 m) | Field notebook |
| Ruler (30 cm) | |
| Colored markers | |
| Pencils and pens |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topographic map of the region | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | GPS device | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Compass | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Measuring tape (50 m) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Pencils and pens | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 7 | Foolscap paper | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 8 | Colored markers | 3 Pcs per Candidate |
| 9 | Ruler (30 cm) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 10 | Protective field gear (boots, khaki shirt and trousers, hat) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 11 | Gloves (PPE) | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Personal Grooming and Use of PPE | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear (boots, khaki clothing, hat) (Award 2 marks if full correct gear is worn, 0 otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Candidate uses gloves during fieldwork (Award 1 mark if gloves are worn properly, 0 otherwise) | 1 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates confidence and audibility during oral presentation (Award 1 mark for clear audible voice and confidence, 0 otherwise) | 1 | ||
| Candidate has well-groomed hair and nails (Award 1 mark if hair and nails are clean and well-trimmed, 0 otherwise) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| TASK 2: Field Data Collection and Habitat Identification | |||
| Candidate correctly uses GPS and compass to determine locations (Award 3 marks if devices are used accurately, 0 otherwise) | 3 | ||
| Candidate identifies and records five habitat types: aquatic, desert, rainforest, savanna, montane (Award 1 mark for each correct habitat type identified and recorded, 0 otherwise) | 5 | ||
| Candidate takes accurate field measurements using measuring tape (Award 2 marks if measurements are accurate and recorded, 0 otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Candidate records observations clearly in field notebook (Award 2 marks for neat, clear, and complete notes, 0 otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| TASK 3: Map Drawing and Presentation | |||
| Candidate uses ruler and colored markers to draw map to scale (Award 3 marks for neatness, scale accuracy, and use of colors, 0 otherwise) | 3 | ||
| Candidate correctly labels habitat types on the map (Award 3 marks if all five habitat types are correctly labeled, 0 otherwise) | 3 | ||
| Candidate provides a legend/key for habitat types (Award 2 marks if legend is clear and complete, 0 otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Candidate presents map clearly and answers questions confidently (Award 3 marks for clarity and confidence, 0 otherwise) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 11 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Map dimensions 5000mm x 5000mm (5 km x 5 km) correctly represented (Award 4 marks if map scale and dimensions are accurate, 0 otherwise) | 4 | ||
| All five habitat types correctly distributed and clearly marked (Award 5 marks if all habitats are correctly positioned, 0 otherwise) | 5 | ||
| Map is neat, legible, and complete with legend (Award 5 marks for overall presentation and completeness, 0 otherwise) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 14 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 42 | ||