The eLearning Center for B.F. Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Distance learning course of 8 lessons

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Do you look at your goldfish and wonder if you could own and operate your own aquarium and fish shop? The course provides you with the key skills needed to set up and operate your business.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

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.

What's Included

All study materials

Study Guide

Full Tutor and Admin support

 

The Aquaria Hobby
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Examine the history of the aquaria hobby, how it aids in relaxation and the different types of aquaria.

Describe how an aquaria hobby is beneficial.

Discuss the importance of species preservation.

Identify the role aesthetic value plays in an aquarium.

Equipment
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce and discuss the various equipment necessary in fish keeping.

Evaluate the importance of choosing the correct tank.

Discuss when a biological filtration would be used.

Summarise when temperature monitoring comes into play.

Water
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss Water Conditioning and Filtration.

Analyse the importance of preparing water for the tank.

Summarise when the control of water quality becomes important.

Describe where you would use additives.

Anatomy
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Evaluate the evolution, anatomy, classification and distribution of fish.

Examine why it is important to study fish anatomy.

Summarise how you classify different fish.

Selection
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Examine fish placement, feeding and disease.

Analyse why a fish's health is important.

Describe how observation is important in fish keeping.

Judge where contra-indications are found.

Breeding
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Introduce and discuss the major aspects of fish breeding.

Introduce 2 factors to consider with regard to fish compatibility.

List the fundamental principles of successful breeding.

The Total Aquarium
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Discuss what needs to be considered when preparing and setting up an aquarium.

Examine the importance of ornamental materials.

Identify at what point of preparation water set-up occurs.

Summarise at what point a set-up routine is of consequence.

Maintenance
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

Describe the various aquarium maintenance routines and summarise common issues that the hobbyist may have to confront.

Discuss how "hard" and "soft" corals differ.