The pre-module is a quick reference guide, focusing on the practical steps for conducting a SENS survey. It is not meant to replace already existing survey manuals. To avoid duplication, the user is referred to pre-existing material on certain aspects of survey design and implementation.
The pre-module covers the following steps and the following survey steps:
Step 1: Decide on the need for a survey
Step 2: Gather background information
Step 3: Define the survey objectives
Step 4: Define geographic area and population group to include
Step 5: Communicate with stakeholders
Step 6: Decide on timing
Step 7: Decide on what measurements to make and data to collect
Step 8: Design the survey
Step 9: Obtain equipment and supplies
Step 10: Design questionnaire
Step 11: Select and train teams
Step 12: Field test questionnaire and procedures
Step 13: Conduct and supervise field work
Step 14: Enter and clean data
Step 15: Check data quality and analyse
Step 16: Write and disseminate report
Downloads
Pre-Module
SENS Pre-Module – Survey Steps and Sampling 
Pre-Module -Tools
All Tools – Combined Download 
Tool 1 – Survey Budget 
Tool 2 – Survey Consultant TOR
Tool 3 – List of SENS Indicators
Tool 4a – Dolo SENS Protocol 2013
Tool 4b – Dolo SENS Protocol 2013
Tool 5 – Dadaab Survey Report 2011
Tool 6 – Sampling Decision Tree
Tool 7 – Data Collection Control Sheet
Tool 8 – Survey Supplies Planning Tool
Tool 9 – Full SENS Questionnaire
Tool 10 – Survey Team Job Description
Tool 11 – Data Analysis Tips
Tool 12 – Trends and Graphs 
Tool 13 – CDC Calculator Two Surveys
Tool 14 – Weighting Data Tool
Tool 15 – Preliminary SENS Report Template
Tool 16 – Full SENS Report Template
Tool 17 – Zimbabwe Preliminary SENS Report 2012
Tool 18 – Kakuma Full SENS Report 2012
Tool 19 – CE-DAT Completeness Checklist
Tool 20 – SENS Report Checklist