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Occuro E mail: adsum odio, multo lorem ipso mata irlosa. uxor dolore, ut at praemitto opto [email protected] si sudo, opestechnology feugiat. consulting Page | 1 Qualifications Pack for Aquascaping Assistant Designer Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q5108 Job Role Aquascaping Assistant Designer Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/2016 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Activities Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Occupation Next review date Fishing Assistance 19/05/2019 Job Details Job NSQC Clearance on N/A Job Role Aquascaping Assistant Designer An Aquascaping Assistant Designer is responsible for Role Description designing and maintaining marine and freshwater aquariums. NSQF level 3 Minimum Educational Qualifications Class 8, preferably Maximum Educational Qualifications Not applicable Training On the job training (Suggested but not mandatory) Minimum Job Entry Age 18 years Experience Not applicable Compulsory: 1. AGR/N5115 Assist in setting up and managing marine aquarium 2. AGR/N5116 Assist in setting up and managing freshwater Applicable National Occupational aquarium Standards (NOS) 3. AGR/N5117 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices in aquascaping Optional: Not applicable Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units Page | 2 Qualifications Pack for Aquascaping Assistant Designer Keywords /Terms Description Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests. Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components. Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an Definitions 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. 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 specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a (OS) 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. Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. National Occupational NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. Standards (OS) 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. Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone 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 of performance required. Knowledge and Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, Understanding generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard. Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation 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. Page | 3 Qualifications Pack for Aquascaping Assistant Designer Keywords /Terms Description NOS National Occupational Standard(s) QP Qualifications Pack OS Occupational Standard PC Performance Criteria Acronyms 4 AGR/N5115 Set up and manage marine aquarium ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about setting up, managing and maintaining marine aquariums. Page | 5 AGR/N5115 Assist in setting up and managing marine aquarium Unit Code AGR/N5115 Unit Title Assist in setting up and managing marine aquarium (Task) 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 disease management Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Performance Criteria Set up and maintain To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: marine aquarium PC1. source all the components of the marine reef system required PC2. clean and acclimatize each organism of the reef system like sand, rocks, corals, crabs etc. before introducing fish PC3. set up the complete aquarium structure with air inlets, lighting, filtration National Occupational Standard National Occupational PC4. ensure the method, frequency and percentage of water exchange within the reef system is adhered to PC5. ensure proper working of pick-up filters for removing waste matter PC6. clean the reef system from toxins that may accumulate over a period of time PC7. monitor the reef system for any undesirable
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