Permaculture courses and workshops available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby
Immerse yourself in sustainability, ecology and ethical living through our hands-on Permaculture courses and certificates.
Studying permaculture will give you the tools to design the integrated systems that can provide sustainable food, energy and shelter for communities.
Officially endorsed by National Regulatory bodies, our hands-on training programs, workshops and certificate courses cover the skills needed to create a more sustainable and integrated way of living. You’ll learn about design and management with experienced tutors in real permaculture projects in the Byron area.
We offer a range of permaculture courses to suit your interests and goals. These can create opportunities for you to transform a local space, progress onto further sustainability study and secure relevant employment, including in the Byron area.
The Byron Centre For Permaculture offers:
- Certificate III in Permaculture
- Certificate IV in Permaculture
- Permaculture Design Courses (PDC)
- Sustainability courses and a whole lot more...
Learn more about these courses below.
Animals - Integrated Production Systems - PDC
<p>Learn how to incorporate animals into the design of your garden or food production system to increase its overall abundance, simplify management and optimise the health and productivity of your
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Building Healthy Soils
<p><strong>This course is for those who would like a deeper understanding of the natural systems at work within the soil.</strong></p>
<p>Welcome to the facinating world of the soil food web; the
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Backyard Food Production
<p>Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be a rewarding and exciting experience. This course provides you with a mix of practical information and hands-on experience to achieve great results.</p>
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Native Plant Identification and Bush Tucker
<p>Join us for an introduction into the wonderful world of plant identification and become familiar with some of our local rainforest species and unique bush tucker. In the spirit of fun and inquiry,
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AHC42116 - Certificate IV in Permaculture
- Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER401)
- Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products (AHCPER407)
- Manage a permaculture seed bank (AHCPER409)
- Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources (AHCPER406)
- Manage organic soil improvement (AHCORG403)
- Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development (AHCPER410)
- Design an urban permaculture system (AHCPER403)
- Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program (AHCPER411)
- Plan and implement permaculture works (AHCPER404)
- Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system (AHCPER405)
- Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications (AHCPER413)
- Cost a project (AHCBUS407)
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<p><strong>Come on the journey to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW!</strong></p>
<p>Permaculture is a richly rewarding career,
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AHC33816 - Certificate III in Permaculture
- Plan organic garden and orchard systems (AHCPER312)
- Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems (AHCPER305)
- Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER301)
- Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system (AHCPER319)
- Plan propagation activities for a permaculture system (AHCPER318)
- Coordinate preparation and storage of permaculture products (AHCPER313)
- Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER302)
- Manage plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system (AHCPER320)
- Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems (AHCPER316)
- Maintain integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER303)
- Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK311)
- Install structures for permaculture systems (AHCPER310)
- Install and maintain permaculture water systems (AHCPER309)
- Establish an urban permaculture system (AHCPER308)
- Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock (AHCPHT302)
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<p><strong>Are you interested in learning permaculture skills to help make lives, homes and communities more sustainable?</strong></p>
<p>We offer you the opportunity to
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Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
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Permaculture Ethics, Principles And Patterns - PDC
<p>What is permaculture and why is it relevant to our world today? How can we integrate the ethics and principles of Permaculture in our daily lives? We will explore the foundations of Permaculture,
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Plant Propagation And Seed Saving - PDC
<p>Explore a range of simple plant propagation techniques including cuttings, root division and seed raising to allow you to grow a range of plants for your garden in a simple and cost effective
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Introduction To Permaculture Design - PDC
<p>The fundamentals of Permaculture design theory and practice. Explore how the elements of nature – earth, water, air and fire – define the unique conditions and opportunities of any site. Learn how
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