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.
AHC33816 - Certificate III in Permaculture
- Coordinate preparation and storage of permaculture products (AHCPER313)
- Install structures for permaculture systems (AHCPER310)
- Maintain integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER303)
- Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK311)
- Install and maintain permaculture water systems (AHCPER309)
- Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems (AHCPER316)
- Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER301)
- Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock (AHCPHT307)
- Plan propagation activities for a permaculture system (AHCPER318)
- Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system (AHCPER319)
- Manage plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system (AHCPER320)
- Establish an urban permaculture system (AHCPER308)
- Plan organic garden and orchard systems (AHCPER312)
- Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER302)
- Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems (AHCPER305)
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AHC42116 - Certificate IV in Permaculture
- Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources (AHCPER406)
- Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications (AHCPER413)
- Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system (AHCPER405)
- Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER401)
- Plan and implement permaculture works (AHCPER404)
- Manage organic soil improvement (AHCORG403)
- Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development (AHCPER410)
- Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products (AHCPER407)
- Design an urban permaculture system (AHCPER403)
- Manage a permaculture seed bank (AHCPER409)
- Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program (AHCPER411)
- Cost a project (AHCBUS402)
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Backyard Food Production
<p>Growing your own herbs, vegetables and fruit trees can be a rewarding and exciting experience. This course provides you with a mix of practical information and hands-on experience to achieve great
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Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
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Permaculture Ethics, Principles And Patterns - PDC Module A
<p>What is permaculture and why is it relevant to our world today? How can I integrate the ethics and principles of Permaculture in my daily life? In this module we will explore the foundations of
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Plant Propagation And Seed Saving - PDC Module B
<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 Module C
<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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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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Soils - Organic Management - PDC Module D
<p>Get to know your own soil – what is it made of, what will grow well in it and how you can improve your soil to make the most of what it has to offer. Delve into the world of compost, soil nutrition
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Trees and Perennial Crops - Creating Food Forests - PDC Module E
<p>Learn how to design, establish and care for your own diverse, tree based food production system in a low maintenance fashion that works with natures fundamental processes of land and soil repair.
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