Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Binoculars | Aerial survey map of Maasai Mara conservancy |
| GPS device | Data recording sheets |
| Stopwatch | Personal Protective Equipment (Field boots, khaki shirt and trousers, hat, gloves) |
| Handheld radio | |
| Camera | |
| Clipboard | |
| Pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | GPS device | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Aerial survey map of Maasai Mara conservancy | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Data recording sheets (foolscap size) | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 5 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Stopwatch | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Personal Protective Equipment (Field boots, khaki shirt and trousers, hat, gloves) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 8 | Handheld radio | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Camera (digital) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 10 | Clipboard | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Personal Presentation | |||
| Wears full field gear including boots, khaki clothing, hat, and gloves (Award 2 marks for full correct PPE; 0 if incomplete) | 2 | ||
| Ensures all equipment (binoculars, GPS, radio, stopwatch) are functional and ready (Award 2 marks for checking all equipment; 1 mark if partial) | 2 | ||
| Demonstrates confident and audible communication when briefing team (Award 2 marks for clear, audible, confident briefing) | 2 | ||
| Shows well-groomed hair and short nails (Award 1 mark for well-groomed appearance) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 7 | ||
| TASK 2: Conducting the Aerial Count | |||
| Correctly identifies and uses the 10 km x 10 km survey map for navigation (Award 3 marks for correct map use and navigation) | 3 | ||
| Accurately counts and records wildlife species using binoculars and data sheets (Award 5 marks for accurate counting and recording) | 5 | ||
| Uses GPS device to mark survey transects and location points (Award 3 marks for correct GPS usage) | 3 | ||
| Communicates effectively with pilot and team via handheld radio (Award 2 marks for clear and timely radio communication) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 13 | ||
| TASK 3: Data Handling and Reporting | |||
| Completes data recording sheets legibly and completely (Award 3 marks for legible, complete data sheets) | 3 | ||
| Uses camera to capture photographic evidence of wildlife during survey (Award 2 marks for relevant photographic documentation) | 2 | ||
| Submits final count report with species totals and GPS coordinates (Award 3 marks for complete report submission) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Wildlife count data sheet contains accurate species counts matching observed data (±5% tolerance) (Award 5 marks for accurate data sheet within tolerance) | 5 | ||
| Survey map correctly annotated with GPS points and transects covered (Award 3 marks for proper map annotations) | 3 | ||
| Final report is clear, well-organized, and includes photographic evidence (Award 4 marks for quality report and photos) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 40 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| 50 m measuring tape | Protective field gear (boots, khaki/green clothing, hat) |
| Flagging tape | Personal protective equipment (PPE) gloves |
| Compass | |
| GPS device | |
| Binoculars | |
| Wildlife identification guide | |
| Field notebook | |
| Ballpoint pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 m measuring tape | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Flagging tape (roll) | 1 Roll per Candidate |
| 3 | Compass | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | GPS device | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Ballpoint pen | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 7 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Wildlife identification guide (Kenya) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Protective field gear (boots, khaki/green clothing, hat) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 10 | Personal protective equipment (PPE) gloves | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and transect setup | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate protective field gear and PPE gloves (Award 2 marks for correct gear and PPE worn; 0 if not) | 2 | ||
| Candidate uses compass and GPS to orient and mark transect lines correctly (Award 1 mark for correct compass use, 1 mark for GPS use, 2 marks for correct orientation of transects) | 4 | ||
| Candidate measures and marks three transect lines each 500 m long spaced 200 m apart using measuring tape and flagging tape (Award 2 marks per correctly measured and marked transect line; 0 if incorrect) | 6 | ||
| Candidate records transect start and end GPS coordinates accurately in field notebook (Award 1 mark per transect coordinate pair correctly recorded) | 3 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates audibility and confidence during field instructions (Award 2 marks for clear and confident communication; 0 if unclear) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 17 | ||
| TASK 2: Conducting wildlife counts along transects | |||
| Candidate uses binoculars and wildlife identification guide to identify species correctly (Award 1 mark per correctly identified species, max 4 marks) | 4 | ||
| Candidate systematically counts all wildlife observed within 50 m on either side of transect line (Award 5 marks for systematic and complete counting; 0 if incomplete or inconsistent) | 5 | ||
| Candidate records counts accurately in field notebook with species names and numbers (Award 1 mark per transect for accurate recording, max 4 marks) | 4 | ||
| Candidate maintains field safety protocols and environmental awareness (Award 2 marks for adherence to safety and minimal disturbance; 0 if unsafe or disruptive) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 15 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Transect lines are correctly set at 500 m length and spaced 200 m apart as per task instruction (Award 2 marks for correct length per transect, 2 marks for correct spacing) | 4 | ||
| Wildlife count data is complete, legible, and matches observations (Award 4 marks for complete and accurate data; 0 if incomplete or inaccurate) | 4 | ||
| Transect layout and data recorded are consistent with GPS coordinates and field notes (Award 4 marks for consistency and accuracy; 0 if inconsistent) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 44 | ||