Brief Job Description: An Aquarium Technician is responsible for providing
service for maintenance of aquarium and accessories and fish keeping which is
aesthetically pleasing and sound for the fish and customers.
Personal Attributes: An Aquarium Technician must have the ability to handle
ornamental fish and prioritize tasks. He/she must possess commons sense and
high physical stamina. In addition, he/she must possess aesthetic sense Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
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interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components
share similar characteristics and interests. Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
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of its components.
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industry.
Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation,
or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions
are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS. Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Sub-function Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the
function.
Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment
opportunity in an organisation.
Occupational Standards
(OS)
OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a
function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to
meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian
and global contexts. Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance
required when carrying out a task.
National Occupational
Standards (OS)
NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.
Qualifications Pack (QP) QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria
required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code.
Unit Code Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’
Unit Title Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.
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searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.
Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have
to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality ofAquarium Technician 6Months Course
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performance required.
Knowledge and
Understanding
Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical,
generic, professional and organizational specific knowledge that an individual needs in
order to perform to the required standard.Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Organizational Context Organizational context includes the way the organization is structured and how it
operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant
areas of responsibility.
Technical Knowledge Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated
responsibilities.
Core Skills/ Generic Skills Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in
today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today’s world.
These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these
include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles. Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
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Unit Title
(Task) Set up and manage marine aquarium
Description This OS unit is about setting up, managing and maintaining marine aquariums
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Set up and maintain marine aquarium
Ensure proper health management of fish in marine aquarium
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Set up and maintain
marine aquarium
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC1. source all the components of the marine reef system required
PC2. condition and acclimatize each component of the reef system like sand,
rocks, before introducing fish
PC3. set up the complete aquarium structure with air inlets, lighting, filtration
PC4. ensure the method, frequency and percentage of water exchange within
the reef system is adhered to
PC5. ensure proper working of protein skimmers for removing waste matter
PC6. maintain the reef system in a sustainable condition
PC7. monitor the reef system for any undesirable growth, parasites or any
substance that may threaten the balance of the reef system
PC8. test the pH, ammonia and nitrite levels, and salinity, regularly
PC9. operate and set up various timers for operating lighting, filtration pumps
and heating if any
PC10. introduce organisms that help clean the reef system by removing ectoparasites
PC11. monitor and identify symptoms of common illnesses and aliments and take
timely corrective action
PC12. ensure provision of nutritionally balanced fish feed, optimal feeding method
and frequency
PC13. estimate the time taken to establish a reef system, sustain it and plan Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
accordingly
Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Ensure proper health
management of fish in
marine aquarium
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC14. check for diseased or dying fish, if any, and isolate them
PC15. separate the diseased fish from the healthy fish and put them in a hospital
tank, in case of disease outbreak
PC16. diagnose the problem/disease and treat appropriately
PC17. monitor the condition of fish in the hospital tank for signs of improvement
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
National Occupational Standard
Set up and manage marine aquarium Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
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A. Organizational
Context (Knowledge
of the company /
organization and its
processes)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. industry standards, process standards and procedures followed by the
ornamental fishing industry
KA2. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures
KA3. internal processes such as quality management and key contact points for
query resolution Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. routine maintenance and care required for the running of a marine
aquarium
KB2. diseases and other harmful growth within the system
KB3. various parameters of the water – pH, ammonia, nitrites and salinity with
optimum levels
KB4. safety and hygiene precautions to be taken during all stages
KB5. roles of various organisms of the reef system that balance the ecosystem of
a marine aquarium
KB6. various gadget employed in marine aquarium keeping
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read guidelines on ready to use organic components of a marine aquarium,
its acclimatization period etc.
SA2. read the prescribed water quality parameters and any information related
to aquascaping Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. keep a log of important events
SA4. maintain a checklist with a timeline for setting up and running of a marine
aquarium
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. effectively communicate with customers and brief them on the routine
maintenance of the aquarium Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
B. Professional
Skills
Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. observe critical parameters on day to day basis and take informed
decisions, and respond appropriately situations Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Aquarium Technician 6Months Course
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize the day’s monitoring and maintenance work
SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the evaluation of tasks
SB4. plan to utilize time and equipment effectivelyAquarium Technician 6Months Course
Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
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SB5. understand customer preferences on aquascaping design, their priorities,
limitations and respond appropriately to their needs
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB6. detect problems like infections, contamination, cannibalism, toxic waste
build up, well in advance and take timely, corrective action
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. analyze species survival /mortality data for future improvements in
aquascaping
SB8. apply domain information about aquascaping, technical knowledge about
various species introduced, and their sourcing
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB9. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis
SB10. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems
SB11. use learned intuition to detect any potential problems which could arise
during the process of aquascapin
This OS unit is about setting up, managing and maintaining freshwater aquariums
including garden ponds.
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:
Set up and maintain freshwater aquarium or garden pond
Ensure proper health management of fish in freshwater aquarium or
garden pond
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Set up and maintain
freshwater aquarium or
garden pond
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC1. source all the components required for the aquarium as per the
specifications
PC2. clean each piece of equipment, acclimatize and prepare it for immersion
into the aquarium
PC3. set up the complete aquarium structure with air inlets, lighting, filtration
system
PC4. follow the method, frequency and percentage of water exchange within
aquarium,
PC5. ensure proper working of pick-up filters for removing waste matter
PC6. monitor for any undesirable growth, parasites or anything that may
threaten the balance of the aquarium
PC7. use water conditioners to remove traces of chlorine etc. from the water to
be used in the aquariums
PC8. operate and set up various timers for operating lighting and heating
systems, if any
PC9. ensure filtration is being done on a continuous basis
PC10. introduce organisms that will help clean the aquarium of waste residues
PC11. monitor and identify symptoms of common illnesses and aliments and take
timely corrective action
PC12. quarantine the newly purchased fish to aquarium conditions before it is
introduced to aquarium
Ensure proper health
management of fish in
freshwater aquarium or
garden pond
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC10. check for diseased or dying fish
PC11. separate the diseased fish from the healthy fish and put them in a hospital
tank , in case of disease outbreak
PC12. diagnose the problem/disease and treat appropriately
PC13. monitor the condition of fish in the hospital tank for signs of improvement
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
National Occupational Standard
Set up and manage freshwater aquarium (including garden ponds)
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AGR/N5116
A. Organizational
Context (Knowledge
of the company /
organization and its
processes)
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. industry standards, process standards and procedures followed by the
ornamental fishing industry
KA2. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures
KA3. internal processes like quality management and key contact points for
query resolution
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. process of cleaning prior to introducing various aquascaping artefacts,
natural and synthetic, of the proposed aquarium
KB2. process of routine maintenance and care required for the running of a fresh
water aquarium
KB3. diseases and other harmful growth within the system
KB4. water quality management
KB5. safety and hygiene precautions to be taken during all stages
KB6. compatibility of fish species
KB7. acclimatization of new fish
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read guidelines on ready to use artefacts of a fresh water aquarium, and its
cleaning
SA2. read the prescribed water quality parameters and any information related
to aquascaping
Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. keep a log of important events
SA4. maintain a check list of things to do with a timeline for setting up and
running of a freshwater aquarium
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. effectively communicate with customers to understand their needs and
explain the maintenance and upkeep of the aquarium
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. observe critical parameters on day to day basis and take informed
decisions, and respond appropriately to the situation
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize the day’s monitoring and maintenance work
SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the evaluation of tasks
SB4. plan to utilize time and equipments effectively
SB5. organize all process/ equipment manuals so as to access information easily
Customer Centricity
Set up and manage freshwater aquarium (including garden ponds)
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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB6. understand customer requirements, their priorities, and respond
appropriately to their needs
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. detect problems such as contamination, infections etc. well in advance and
take timely, corrective action
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB8. analyse mortality/survival data for future improvements
SB9. apply domain information about aquascaping, technical knowledge about
ornamental fish species, its life cycle and rearing
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB10. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis
SB11. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems
SB12. use learned intuition to detect any potential problems which could arise
during the processe
This OS unit is about following biosecurity protocols, safety, hygiene and sanitation
practices in marine and freshwater aquariums, including garden ponds.
Scope This unit/task covers the following:
Follow biosecurity protocols and ensure safety, hygiene in marine and
freshwater aquariums (including garden ponds)
Maintain personal hygiene and safety
Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope
Element Performance Criteria
Follow biosecurity
protocols and ensure
safety, hygiene in
marine and
freshwater
aquariums (including
garden ponds)
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC1. plan and set up the structure of marine aquarium system and its electrical
connections keeping in mind guidelines of safety
PC2. ensure each artefact planned for the marine or freshwater aquarium system
is acclimatized and cured to specifications that support and sustain the
ecosystem
PC3. ensure the proper introduction of artefacts, at appropriate times so the
ecosystem gradually acclimatizes to each of them
PC4. conduct tests to check water quality – pH, ammonium, nitrite levels and
salinity
PC5. exchange appropriate percentages of the water at regular intervals
PC6. ensure routine cleaning and inspections of the entire system
PC7. monitor the accretion of waste at the bottom of tank and establish a routine
to remove them
PC8. ensure all filters and fittings camouflaged by artefacts are routinely checked
and kept in good working order
PC9. establish a feeding routine and choice of feed for all types of aquatic life in
the aquarium
PC10. ensure the introduction of beneficial organisms that help maintain the
sustainability of the aquarium
PC11. quarantine and condition any new fish before introducing in tanks for better
biosecurity
PC12. ensure maturation of the tanks before introducing new fishes to prevent new
tanks syndrome
Maintain personal
hygiene and safety
To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:
PC13. be aware of the possibilities of bacterial and other contamination from
human handling of fish
PC14. undertake basic safety checks before operation of any equipments
PC15. wear protective clothing and gear and ensure adherence to safety guidelines
especially while cleaning tanks
PC16. exercise caution when handling electrical/lighting equipment in the tank
PC17. report potential hazards to the supervisor immediately
National Occupational Standard
Qualifications Pack ForWheat Farmer
Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices in aquascaping
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PC18. follow standard procedures to deal with accidents and emergency situations
PC19. use first aid kit as and when required and provide appropriate treatment in
case of any injuries
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organization
context
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KA1. organization’s standards and procedures followed safety, hygiene and
sanitation
KA2. job responsibilities/duties for following safety, hygiene and sanitation
KA3. safe disposal methods for waste followed by the organization
KA4. importance of following health, hygiene and safety standards
B. Technical
Knowledge
The individual on the job needs to know and understand:
KB1. prevention of infections and accidents
KB2. personal hygiene requirements
KB3. method of maintaining safety checklist
KB4. safety guidelines and procedures
Skills (S)
A. Core Skills/
Generic Skills
Reading Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA1. read guidelines on ready to use artefacts of a fresh water aquarium, and its
cleaning
SA2. read the prescribed water quality parameters and any information related to
aquascaping
Writing Skills
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA3. keep a log of important events
SA4. maintain a check list of things to do with a timeline for setting up and running
of a freshwater aquarium
Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SA5. effectively communicate with customers to understand their needs and
explain the maintenance and upkeep of the aquarium
B. Professional Skills Decision Making
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB1. observe critical parameters on day to day basis and take informed decisions,
and respond appropriately to the situation
Plan and Organize
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB2. plan and organize the day’s monitoring and maintenance work
SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the evaluation of tasks
SB4. plan to utilise time and equipments effectively
SB5. organize all process/ equipment manuals so as to access information easily
Qualifications Pack ForWheat Farmer
Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices in aquascaping
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Customer Centricity
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB6. understand customer requirements, their priorities, and respond
appropriately to their needs
Problem Solving
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB7. detect problems like contamination, infections etc. well in advance and take
timely, corrective action
Analytical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB8. analyse mortality/survival data for future improvements
SB9. apply domain information about aquascaping, technical knowledge about
ornamental fish species, its life cycle and rearing
Critical Thinking
The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:
SB10. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis
SB11. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems
SB12. use learned intuition to detect any potential problems which could arise
during the processe
Guidelines for Assessment
- Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria
(PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and
Skills Practical for each PC - The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC
- Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each
examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) - Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each
examination/training center based on this criteria - To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate
- In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS’s, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the
balance NOS’s to pass the Qualification Pac
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