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OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care & Veterinary Science (National Average 74.9%)
86.8%
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Aquarium and Fishkeeping

About the Aquarium and Fishkeeping Certificate

If you don’t know your freshwater fish from your tropical ones, then maybe this course in aquariums and fishkeeping is for you. Keeping fish can be a relaxing hobby and can have many other benefits. However, if you are interested in keeping or working with fish, then you will have to make sure you know all there is to know about caring for them.

This course is spread out over seven fascinating, fish-filled modules. These units cover everything from fish anatomy and successful breeding, to water temperature, biological filtration and the importance of ornamental materials. Altogether the course should take around 110 hours to complete, how at learndirect, we recommend you take all the time you need.

Who should study this course?

This course has been designed for individuals who want to work in, or keep their own aquarium. You may already own fish and want to broaden your knowledge or you may be planning to start an aquarium from scratch.

You don’t need any prior experience before you enrol. All we ask is that you have an interest in aquariums and access to our online platform.

What happens after the course?

If you enjoyed studying this course, you may want to embark on another program. At learndirect we have a variety of different courses available. If you are interested in animal courses in particular, you will have plenty to choose from.

When you finish the course you will be able to start your own aquarium. You will be able to responsibly care for and nourish your fish. If you want to work with fish and aquariums, this qualification will look great on your CV. Related jobs include:

  • Fishkeeping
  • Fish farming
  • Marine biologist

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Orientation

Terminology

Measures

Symbols

The Aquaria Hobby

Equipment

Water

Anatomy

Selection

Breeding

The Total Aquarium

Maintenance

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Aquarium and Fishkeeping.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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Aquarium and Fishkeeping

About the Aquarium and Fishkeeping Certificate

If you don’t know your freshwater fish from your tropical ones, then maybe this course in aquariums and fishkeeping is for you. Keeping fish can be a relaxing hobby and can have many other benefits. However, if you are interested in keeping or working with fish, then you will have to make sure you know all there is to know about caring for them.

This course is spread out over seven fascinating, fish-filled modules. These units cover everything from fish anatomy and successful breeding, to water temperature, biological filtration and the importance of ornamental materials. Altogether the course should take around 110 hours to complete, how at learndirect, we recommend you take all the time you need.

Who should study this course?

This course has been designed for individuals who want to work in, or keep their own aquarium. You may already own fish and want to broaden your knowledge or you may be planning to start an aquarium from scratch.

You don’t need any prior experience before you enrol. All we ask is that you have an interest in aquariums and access to our online platform.

What happens after the course?

If you enjoyed studying this course, you may want to embark on another program. At learndirect we have a variety of different courses available. If you are interested in animal courses in particular, you will have plenty to choose from.

When you finish the course you will be able to start your own aquarium. You will be able to responsibly care for and nourish your fish. If you want to work with fish and aquariums, this qualification will look great on your CV. Related jobs include:

  • Fishkeeping
  • Fish farming
  • Marine biologist

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

Orientation

Terminology

Measures

Symbols

The Aquaria Hobby

Equipment

Water

Anatomy

Selection

Breeding

The Total Aquarium

Maintenance

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Aquarium and Fishkeeping.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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