Aquarium and Fishkeeping course: This course introduces the freshwater and marine aquarium hobbyist to various aspects of successful aquaria management. Rather than being an entertainment guide, which extols the virtues of one or other approach to aquaria management, this course presents the basic principles; themes and steps needed to set-up and maintain a freshwater or marine aquarium.
The course provides you with the key skills needed to set up and operate your business. Course fees: £309.00 if paid in full. Pay monthly option: £99 Deposit followed by 6 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £399.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan.
Entry requirements:
There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.
Support:
All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email or telephone. Details will be in your study pack.
Duration:
All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 110 hours in total.
Provided materials:
Assessment method:
This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.
Examination:
No examination necessary
Qualification:
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1:
Aquarium and Fish keeping Certificate
Aquarium and Fish keeping Certificate entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.
Qualification 2: Level 2 Aquarium and Fish keeping Award At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Print info here
Course syllabus:
Orientation Terminology Measures Symbols The Aquaria Hobby Equipment Water Anatomy Selection Breeding The Total Aquarium Maintenance