Permaculture and Self Sufficiency Courses



  
PERMACULTURE - ADVANCED

100 hour course for PDC graduates or experienced permaculture devotees. Add to your permaculture knowledge and skills. Learn about sustainable land use.

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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A PDC - PERMACULTURE SYSTEMS

Study a PDC (Permaculture Design Certificate) plus!. This course follows the standard 72 hr PDC curriculum; with extra learning about sustainability and garden ...

8 lessons
100 hours
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

900 hour training course in environmental management - elective options - specialise in ecotourism, environmental consulting, wilderness management or anything ...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN HOME RENOVATION

Learn about the many aspects of renovating a home or property, inside and out. This course covers topics such as carpentry, landscaping, project management, and...

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

This online course teaches the different aspects of hard and soft landscaping, design, turf care and renovation, garden maintenance and project management.

9 modules
900 hours
Advanced Certificate
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Learn about different energy sources, theory and practice of creating, storing and using more environmentally friendly forms of energy.

8 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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AQUACULTURE IN FRESHWATER

Learn to farm fish and crayfish in freshwater streams, ponds and lakes. 100 hour course for self sufficiency, permaculture or to start a business enterprise.

10 lessons
100 hours
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BUILDING RENOVATION

Learn about building construction and renovation - floors, roofs, walls, windows, doors, paining, plumbing electrical and more. Online course teaching principle...

9 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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CARPENTRY

Learn about types of wood, carpentry tools, ways to join wood, things to construct -small and large - 100 hour online course provides an exceptionally good foun...

10 lessons
100 hours
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CERTIFICATE IN (PERMACULTURE) HORTICULTURE

Covers both Permaculture and Horticulture. Learn much more than most permaculture certificates; and be better prepared for lifelong involvement in alternative a...

700 hours
Certificate
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CERTIFICATE IN PERMACULTURE CONSULTING

Online course teaching students their options in the permaculture industry. Learn about sustainable farming in this certificate course. Designed for those who w...

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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CERTIFICATE IN SELF SUFFICIENCY

Learn to be more self sufficient; reduce your cost of living, take control of your food, clothing, energy and housing needs. Great course for those wanting to l...

6 modules
600 hours
Certificate
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Growing and Using Citrus

Learn how to grow citrus fruit. Study different species and varieties of citrus, their culture, fruit production and use.

5 lessons
20 hours
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HEALTHY BUILDINGS I (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION and HEALTH)

Learn how buildings can damage or repair people's health; depending on the materials they are made of, and the way the building is designed, constructed and man...

100 hours
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HEALTHY BUILDINGS II (BUILDING ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH)

People are affected by chemicals and finishes used in construction; and more. Learn how. Expand your understanding of environmental health in the built environm...

8 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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MUD BRICK CONSTRUCTION

Learn to build with mud brick, rammed earth, wattle and daub online course. Inexpensive, environmentally friendly construction. Eco friendly and sustainable bui...

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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ORGANIC PLANT CULTURE

Learn to grow plants organically and help the environment in this online course. Create healthy sustainable, green gardens through distance learning.

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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PAINTING AND DECORATING

Study trade skills in painting and decorating. Choose and use the best surface treatments inside or out - paints, stains, tiles, and panelling.

9 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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PERMACULTURE FOR SMALL GARDENS

A starter course for anyone interested in permaculture. Learn permaculture design fundamentals and techniques and how to apply them in a small garden.

9 lessons
20 hours
Certificate of Completion
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PERMACULTURE I (PERMACULTURE FOUNDATIONS)

Learn the fundamentals of permaculture with this introductory online course. Lay a more solid foundation than many other shorter courses might.

5 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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PERMACULTURE II (PLANTS FOR PERMACULTURE)

Learn online lots more about using plants in Permaculture. This course explores lots of productive plants that can be grown and harvested in a sustainable garden.

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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PERMACULTURE III (ANIMALS IN PERMACULTURE)

Learn to introduce and manage animals in permaculture systems. This online course covers earthworms, insects, poultry and larger animals that can be integrated ...

7 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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PERMACULTURE IV (DESIGN FOR PERMACULTURE)

Further your permaculture studies with this online course. For people with prior experience and training in permaculture who want to understand design principle...

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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SELF SUFFICIENCY I

Learn self sufficiency -growing fruit vegetables herbs,sheep & goats,simple home crafts,conserving energy, and more. Take the first step towards living off the ...

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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SELF SUFFICIENCY II

Learn to grow, harvest and preserve food at home on a small or large scale. Save money, sell or share fruit, vegetables, and eggs.

10 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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SMALL EQUIPMENT REPAIR

Learn to repair machines, tools and equipment - for work or home. Online course.

8 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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