Horticulturists: JUL 2023 Intake

The 2Hr Aquarist Horticulturist Program  trains talented individuals to understand aquarium systems and to implement their skills at a professional level after they become 2Hr Aquarist Horticulturists.

You must be based in Singapore.

2Hr Aquarist Horticulturists are deployed to diagnose, maintain and service aquariums at client sites. It involves a part time contract for service with 2Hr Aquarist Pte Ltd. (starting from $15/hr) Deployment timings and frequency are flexible. A typical deployment would be 2 hours, in a 2-person team, at a retail site, to service a number of display aquariums.

The Horticulturist Program involves:
4 x foundational (practical and theory) sessions
Based on skill level and knowledge, participants may be deployed thereafter, or offered opportunities for further practice.

Perks

• Gain professional work experience and get paid for it.
• Engage in product testing.
• Develop marketing and sales skills.
• Fun projects with the 2Hr Aquarist community.
• Develop marketable horticultural and aquarium science skills.

Horticulturist Training Program:

• Aquarium systems infrastructure
• Tank stages and lifecycle
• Water parameters analysis
• Plant species knowledge
• Growth management- plant species
• Algae types and methods
• Lighting- tuning and measurement
• CO2 tuning
• Substrate enrichment- method and process
• Flow systems tuning

Candidates are required to demonstrate suitable skill and commitment to become a 2Hr Aquarist Horticulturist. Certification is confirmed after 3 deployments, based on feedback and performance.

JUL 2023 INTAKE OPEN:

Involves 4 x 2.5hrs training dates, 7.30-10pm on a Weekday.
Exact dates to be confirmed.

This program is only for those interested and able to commit to paid deployments.

Please register  here.