| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
| Use appropriate method/s to collect a range of environmental data and/or specimens. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| A list of the prescribed methods is provided that is appropriate to the area of operation. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| A selection is made of appropriate data collection methods as it applies to the types of data to be collected in the operational environment. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| A range of environmental data or specimens is collected and records are made to ensure the usefulness of the data collected. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Including but not limited to soil, invertebrates, vertebrates, vegetation, rainfall, temperature etc. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
| Locate and record the area for collection. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Applicable navigation techniques are used to reach the collection site as specified for data or specimen collection. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Use of navigational equipment and maps. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| A record is made of the localities where the specimens will be collected. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
| Collect, obtain data and/or prepare the required specimens according to prescribed procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Required specimens are collected; data obtained and/or prepared using prescribed methods and procedures. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| Records and relevant data are kept of the precise location where the specimens were collected. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| Required environmental data is recorded using appropriate methods and equipment. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
| Tree diameter, prevailing weather condition, and photographs taken. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| A review is given of what constitutes ethical collecting practices. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| Live specimens are released in area of origin where transportation and additional data collection is not required. |
| SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
| Package specimens safely for transportation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
| Living specimens obtained for data collection purposes are transported correctly and humanely. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
| Dead specimens are suitably preserved (without damage). |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
| Specimens are suitably packaged according to organisational procedures. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
| Steps are taken to ensure that all relevant information accompanies the specimens. |
| ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
| The specimens are delivered to the prescribed place and handed over to a designated personnel. |
