Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| GPS handheld device | Field notebook |
| Measuring tape 50m | Pen |
| Binoculars 8x42 | |
| Quadrat frame 1m x 1m | |
| Rangefinder | |
| Camera |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPS handheld device | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Measuring tape 50m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Binoculars 8x42 | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Quadrat frame 1m x 1m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Rangefinder | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Camera | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Field Data Collection | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear and PPE (Award 2 marks for correct field gear and PPE use) | 2 | ||
| Candidate correctly sets out sampling plots using GPS and measuring tape (Award 1 mark for each correctly located plot, max 4 plots) | 4 | ||
| Candidate uses quadrat frame correctly to estimate vegetation cover (Award 1 mark each for proper quadrat placement, vegetation identification, and correct estimation) | 3 | ||
| Candidate conducts wildlife observation using binoculars and records accurate species count (Award 1 mark for each correctly identified species and count, max 4 species) | 4 | ||
| Candidate measures key habitat parameters such as grass height and water source distance using rangefinder and tape (Award 1 mark each for accurate measurement of grass height, water distance, and other relevant parameters) | 3 | ||
| Candidate documents all data systematically in the field notebook (Award 2 marks for complete and clear data recording) | 2 | ||
| Candidate uses camera to take clear photographs of habitat and key features (Award 2 marks for relevant and focused photographs) | 2 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates confidence and clear communication during assessment (Award 2 marks for confident and audible communication) | 2 | ||
| Candidate maintains safety and environmental ethics throughout the fieldwork (Award 2 marks for adherence to safety and ethical guidelines) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 24 | ||
| TASK 2: Data Analysis and Carrying Capacity Estimation | |||
| Candidate correctly calculates vegetation biomass from quadrat data (Award 4 marks for accurate calculation and formula application) | 4 | ||
| Candidate estimates the number of herbivores the habitat can support based on forage availability (Award 5 marks for logical and accurate carrying capacity estimation) | 5 | ||
| Candidate considers water availability and other limiting factors in carrying capacity estimation (Award 3 marks for inclusion and correct consideration of habitat limiting factors) | 3 | ||
| Candidate prepares a clear summary report with recommendations (Award 4 marks for clarity, completeness, and relevance of report) | 4 | ||
| Candidate uses field data effectively to support conclusions (Award 3 marks for evidence-based conclusions) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 19 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Carrying capacity estimation matches field data and habitat size (2 hectares) (Award 5 marks for accuracy within 10% tolerance) | 5 | ||
| Field notebook is complete with all relevant data and calculations (Award 3 marks for completeness and neatness) | 3 | ||
| Summary report is logically structured, clear, and contains actionable recommendations (Award 4 marks for quality and professionalism) | 4 | ||
| Photographic evidence supports the habitat description and assessment (Award 3 marks for relevance and clarity of photos) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 15 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 58 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| 10m measuring tape | |
| Quadrat frame 1m x 1m | |
| Field notebook | |
| Pen | |
| Plant identification guide book | |
| GPS device | |
| Soil auger | |
| Hand lens (10x magnification) | |
| Clipboard | |
| Camera |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10m measuring tape | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Quadrat frame 1m x 1m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Plant identification guide book | 1 Pc per 3 Candidates |
| 6 | GPS device | 1 Pc per 2 Candidates |
| 7 | Soil auger | 1 Pc per 3 Candidates |
| 8 | Hand lens (10x magnification) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Clipboard | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 10 | Camera | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and PPE | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear including boots, khaki/green clothing and hat (Award 2 marks for correct and complete PPE) | 2 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates use of hand sanitizer before starting fieldwork (Award 1 mark for correct hygiene practice) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 3 | ||
| TASK 2: Site selection and layout | |||
| Candidate uses GPS device to locate and mark the 10m x 10m plot (Award 3 marks for accurate GPS use and plot marking) | 3 | ||
| Candidate measures and marks plot boundaries accurately with measuring tape (Award 3 marks for correct measurement and marking) | 3 | ||
| Candidate positions quadrat frame systematically within plot for sampling (Award 2 marks for systematic and representative placement) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| TASK 3: Vegetation density measurement | |||
| Candidate counts and records number of plants within quadrat (Award 3 marks for accurate counting and recording) | 3 | ||
| Candidate measures average height of vegetation using appropriate method (Award 2 marks for correct height measurement) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| TASK 4: Vegetation quality assessment | |||
| Candidate identifies dominant plant species using guide book and hand lens (Award 3 marks for correct identification and use of tools) | 3 | ||
| Candidate assesses plant health (leaf color, signs of disease or herbivory) (Award 2 marks for thorough assessment and recording) | 2 | ||
| Candidate collects soil sample using soil auger and records soil condition (Award 2 marks for correct soil sampling and documentation) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 7 | ||
| TASK 5: Data recording and documentation | |||
| Candidate records all measurements and observations clearly in field notebook (Award 3 marks for legible and complete data recording) | 3 | ||
| Candidate takes clear photographs of vegetation and plot area (Award 2 marks for relevant and clear photos) | 2 | ||
| Candidate fills in all required data forms completely and accurately (Award 3 marks for complete and accurate form filling) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Vegetation density recorded matches actual counts within quadrat (± 5%) (Award 4 marks for accuracy within tolerance) | 4 | ||
| Vegetation height measurements are consistent and within 10cm variance (Award 3 marks for consistent height data) | 3 | ||
| Plant species identification matches known local species and is correctly documented (Award 4 marks for correct species ID and documentation) | 4 | ||
| Soil sample is properly collected and soil condition accurately described (Award 3 marks for proper collection and description) | 3 | ||
| Complete and legible field notebook and photographic evidence submitted (Award 3 marks for completeness and legibility) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 17 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 48 | ||