The Business of Fishkeeping and Aquascaping

Short Course / 2 days

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Course Information

This course will equip participants, even those with no prior experience, with the basic knowledge and skills to start such a business. In addition, it would provide a good insight into real business practices in this area, which would appeal to participants who are considering making direct financial investments.

This course is suitable for:

  • Individuals who aims to enhance standards and competencies of the pet retail shop owners or employees who are handling/dealing with aquarium retail ornamental fish.
  • Pet retail shop owners or employees who are handling/dealing with aquarium retail ornamental fish

Learning Outcomes

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    Understand the insights on fish care and feeding

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    Select suitable aquatic plants for aquascaping

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    Perform maintenance of water quality system

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    Possess fundamentals of aquascaping techniques

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    Explore business fundamentals of aquascaping

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Course 
Schedule

Application Period: 27 Jan 2021 to 28 Feb 2021_x000D_
Course Date: 13 March 2021 to 14 March 2021_x000D_
Duration: 2 days_x000D_
Time: 9am to 5pm_x000D_
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

This course consists of 1 modules:

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  • Introduction to types of Common Aquarium Fish Species (1 hr)

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  • Fish Care and Feeding (1 hr)

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  • Selection and Setup of Sustainable Aquarium Systems (1 hr)

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  • Aquatic Plants for Aquascaping (1 hr)

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  • Water Quality Management (1 hr)

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  • Fundamental Aquascaping Techniques (1 hr)

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  • Mini Competition on Aquascaping (1 hr )

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  • Starting a Business in Aquascaping (3 hrs)

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  • Hands-on (setting up the aquarium) (4 hrs)

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Certification

This is a course with assessment. For courses with assessment, a Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement and pass all required assessment(s). A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who meet the 75% attendance requirement but did not pass all required assessment(s).


Course Fees

For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs, enter SME in the promo code during course application.

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Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review._x000D_
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SkillsFuture Credit Funding Available. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Singapore Citizens (SC) below the age of 40 years$253.59
Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above$95.59
Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)$253.59
Enhanced Training Support for SME Scheme (for SC & SPR)$95.59
Others (and Repeat Students)$845.30
Full Course Fee$845.30