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 PERMACULTURE - ADVANCED   
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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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT   
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   
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   
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   
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   
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
Statement of Attainment
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BUILDING RENOVATION   
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   
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
Statement of Attainment
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CERTIFICATE IN (PERMACULTURE) HORTICULTURE   
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   
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    
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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HEALTHY BUILDINGS I (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION and HEALTH)   
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
Statement of Attainment
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HEALTHY BUILDINGS II (BUILDING ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH)   
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    
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   
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   
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 I   (PERMACULTURE FOUNDATIONS)   
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)   
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)   
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)   
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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PERMACULTURE SYSTEMS   
PERMACULTURE SYSTEMS

100 hour course incorporating the standard PDC (Permaculture Design Certificate). This is a great place to begin learning about permaculture gardens and design.

8 lessons
100 hours
Statement of Attainment
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SELF SUFFICIENCY I    
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   
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   
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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