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.
Join us for one of the most comprehensive bamboo courses available in Australia. Split into 2 parts and held at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens, it is recommended students enrol in Part 1 and 2 to gain the full benefits of this hands on, rigorous bamboo course. Bamboo Basics Part 1: An introduction to bamboo. In this short course you will learn how to harvest good quality bamboo and treat it for longevity. It will also cover how to grow different species of bamboo and how to...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks (FSKDIG001)
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Join us for one of the most comprehensive bamboo courses available in Australia. Split into 2 parts and held at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens, it is recommended students enrol in Part 1 and 2 to gain the full benefits of this hands on, rigorous bamboo course. Bamboo Basics Part 2: Builds on the skills learnt in Bamboo Basics Part 1. You will delve deeper into the 1001 multifunctional uses for this incredible renewable resource and master the basics of designing to build with...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbols (FSKRDG002)
Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work (FSKOCM003)
Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)
This course has no current classes. Please
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Want to get your children into the garden? Your backyard may be the most essential learning space your family can have. In this course, you will learn how to use whole-systems thinking strategies to create a living-learning laboratory where children can play, eat healthily and understand nature. Learn how to apply permaculture principles within curriculum guidelines to support homeschooling, nature-based learning or caring educators. Join our experienced permaculture tutor Lucy...
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This course is for those who would like a deeper understanding of the natural systems at work within the soil. Welcome to the fascinating world of the soil food web; the microscopic world that forms soils and feeds and protects plants. During this course you will learn how to harvest micro-organisms from your local area and apply them to your soil whilst gaining an understanding of the plant socio-biome and how you can work to enhance your environment to allow these natural systems...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings (FSKOCM004)
Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG002)
Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)
This course has no current classes. Please
the waiting list.
This course will introduce you to local and traditional plants which provide a harvest of dye or fibre materials and teach you how to grow your own. Learn cultivation and management techniques for growing these abundant and useful species. This short course will focus on planting and managing the dye and fibre garden. A must for those serious about sustainable fashion and basketry. Course participants will learn about a range of herbs and shrubs suitable to grow in the local area...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Use simple and highly familiar spatial information for work (FSKNUM006)
Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work (FSKOCM003)
This course has no current classes. Please
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Join us in this hands-on workshop where we share our knowledge and skills from years of experience working with this amazing material. We will be building an 8 meter bamboo yurt, creating a usable, undercover area that is both beautiful and sustainable. The yurt structure is economical, eco-friendly, strong and can be built in many configurations to suit your site requirements. This workshop will include: Introduction to bamboo and its building properties Site visit to learn about...
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Want to inspire others to learn about permaculture? Join us for a seven(and a half) day intensive teacher training that’s been designed to empower you to become an effective and creative permaculture teacher. During this course, we will cover a sequence of steps to help you learn how to communicate clearly and confidently when teaching permaculture to others. Suitable for people of all abilities, these skills are also transferable for teaching/facilitating in other disciplines. We...
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Join us for an introduction into the wonderful world of plant identification and become familiar with some of our local rainforest species and unique wild foods. In the spirit of fun and inquiry, we will cover some basic and intermediate level botanic terminology, identify rainforest species, plant families, and discover what edible fruits, shoots and roots are available in this area. We will delve deeper into the nuances of plant ID and the interconnectedness of plant Families,...
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Learn all the skills and steps to build your own off-grid tiny house. Based on practical experience by the tutor – who built and lives in his own tiny house, this course will give the necessary guidance to plan your design and build your own tiny house. You will develop an understanding of the whole project, from sourcing the materials, to design and implementation, to the different sources of renewable energy. This course will save you money and months of research. What to bring...
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Join tutor Sharon in her urban permaculture garden as she shares her passion and years of experience learning both from traditional experts and experimenting with perennial roots, legumes, shoots, fruits and edible greens. Perennial vegetables are hardy, easy to grow and produce food for years once established. No matter the size or scope of your garden, growing perennials means less work for more food, and greater resilience in your garden. However, gardeners are often left...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Write short and simple workplace information (FSKWTG003)
Use short and simple strategies to organise highly familiar workplace tasks (FSKLRG016)
This course has no current classes. Please
the waiting list.
