Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Dissecting forceps | 70% Ethanol solution |
| Scalpel with #10 blade | Latex gloves |
| Soft-bristled brush | Mask |
| Cotton swabs | Specimen label cards |
| Plastic tray | Absorbent paper towels |
| Fine scissors |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dissecting forceps | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Scalpel with #10 blade | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Soft-bristled brush | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Cotton swabs | 10 Pcs per Candidate |
| 5 | Plastic tray (30cm x 20cm) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | 70% Ethanol solution | 100 ml per Candidate |
| 7 | Latex gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| 8 | Mask | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Specimen label cards | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 10 | Fine scissors | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 11 | Absorbent paper towels | 5 Sheets per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Personal Protective Equipment and Setup | |||
| Candidate wears latex gloves and mask before handling specimen (Award 2 marks for wearing both PPE items correctly, 0 if not) | 2 | ||
| Candidate arranges tools and materials neatly on the workspace (Award 1 mark for neat and ergonomic setup, 0 if cluttered or unsafe) | 1 | ||
| Candidate places the specimen properly on the plastic tray (Award 1 mark for correct placement to avoid damage, 0 if specimen is mishandled) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| TASK 2: Cleaning and Removal of Unwanted Parts | |||
| Candidate uses soft-bristled brush and cotton swabs to remove dirt and debris gently (Award 3 marks for thorough and careful cleaning, 0 if rough or incomplete) | 3 | ||
| Candidate uses scalpel and fine scissors to remove unwanted tissue or damaged parts accurately (Award 3 marks for precise and safe removal, 0 if careless or incomplete) | 3 | ||
| Candidate disinfects specimen surface using 70% ethanol applied with cotton swabs (Award 2 marks for proper disinfection technique, 0 if skipped or improperly done) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 3: Specimen Labeling and Final Presentation | |||
| Candidate prepares and attaches specimen label card with specimen details (Award 2 marks for clear, correct labeling, 0 if label missing or incorrect) | 2 | ||
| Candidate arranges cleaned specimen in tray ready for preservation (Award 1 mark for neat and professional presentation, 0 if untidy or careless) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 3 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Specimen is cleaned thoroughly with all visible dirt and debris removed (Award 3 marks for complete cleaning, 0 if dirt remains) | 3 | ||
| Unwanted parts are removed cleanly without damage to specimen (Award 3 marks for clean removal, 0 if specimen damaged or parts remain) | 3 | ||
| Specimen label is accurate and securely attached (Award 2 marks for correct label, 0 if missing or wrong) | 2 | ||
| Specimen is presented in tray ready for museum preservation (Award 2 marks for professional presentation, 0 if untidy) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 25 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Dissection tray | Preserved small mammal specimen (rat, approx. 250mm length) |
| Scalpel with #10 blade | Gloves (disposable nitrile) |
| Dissection scissors | Foolscap sheets |
| Forceps (fine tip) | Ballpoint pen |
| Ruler (metric, 300mm) | Disinfectant solution (70% isopropyl alcohol) |
| Camera | Waste disposal container (biohazard bag) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dissection tray | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Scalpel with #10 blade | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Dissection scissors | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Forceps (fine tip) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Gloves (disposable nitrile) | 1 pair per Candidate |
| 6 | Preserved small mammal specimen (rat, approx. 250mm length) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Ruler (metric, 300mm) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Camera (digital, minimum 12MP) | 1 shared per 5 Candidates |
| 9 | Foolscap sheets | 5 sheets per Candidate |
| 10 | Ballpoint pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 11 | Disinfectant solution (70% isopropyl alcohol) | 100 ml shared per 5 Candidates |
| 12 | Waste disposal container (biohazard bag) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Personal preparation and safety | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate PPE (gloves) before starting dissection (Award 2 marks for correct PPE use or 0) | 2 | ||
| Candidate organizes work area with tools and materials arranged neatly (Award 1 mark for proper layout or 0) | 1 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates safe handling of scalpel and scissors during dissection (Award 2 marks for safe tool handling or 0) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| TASK 2: Specimen dissection procedure | |||
| Candidate makes a mid-ventral incision from the lower jaw to the pelvis without damaging internal organs (Award 3 marks for clean incision without organ damage or 0) | 3 | ||
| Candidate carefully exposes thoracic and abdominal cavities using forceps and scissors (Award 3 marks for careful exposure or 0) | 3 | ||
| Candidate identifies and isolates major internal organs (heart, lungs, liver, stomach, intestines) (Award 4 marks for correct identification or 0) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| TASK 3: Documentation and cleaning | |||
| Candidate draws detailed labeled diagram of internal structures on foolscap sheet with accurate proportions (Award 5 marks for clear, accurate labeled diagram or 0) | 5 | ||
| Candidate takes clear photographs of dissected specimen showing key internal organs (Award 2 marks for focused photographs or 0) | 2 | ||
| Candidate disposes of waste materials safely into biohazard bag (Award 2 marks for proper disposal or 0) | 2 | ||
| Candidate disinfects work area and tools after dissection (Award 2 marks for thorough cleaning or 0) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 11 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Labeled diagram matches specimen size (~250mm length) with clear identification of at least five major internal organs (Award 8 marks for accurate, neat, complete diagram or 0) | 8 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 34 | ||