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Courses available in Permaculture and Self Sufficiency
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Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources.Alternative Energy is a growth industry, and career opportunities are opening up all the time; from sales and marketing positions in retail outlets and manufacturing businesses through to technical assistants, developmental scientists and entrepeneurial businessme... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Agriculture has seen massive changes in most developed countries over recent decades due to changes in global economics, technology and environmental conscerns. This course provides an foundation for dealing with those changes, whether on your own farm, or in a broader sense. A suitable course for:Farmers or land owners who seek to adapt to a changing worldAnyone wanting to de... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course provides training for people working or wishing to work in horticulture with a particular emphasis on the design, development and management of productive natural garden systems. Graduates may find employment in either general horticulture, or in areas servicing permaculture or natural gardening (eg. Garden/system design, plant nurseries, teaching, consulting, etc).... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course develops skills to determine the impact of building construction characteristics upon human health, and to recommend innovations in building design to improve habitability. It covers building materials, construction techniques, electrical wiring, temperature & light control, ventilation, plumbing, ergonomics and psychological factors.Who should do this?Architect... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Have you ever wondered why most people who work indoors can't wait to get out of doors as often as possible into the sun or amongst the trees? In past centuries, people worked mostly outside. Life was simpler, and pollution was not the issue it is today. Modern technology has brought many changes. Machines now do much of the hard work and new building materials have been devel... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
If youve thought of building a mud brick building, this course can be an excellent starting point. Its very practical, with some hands on work to get you started; helping you begin experimenting and planning ongoing projects, whether they are a modest garden wall, or more complex buildings. Learn to test soil suitability for mud building, how to make a quality brick & how t... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course introduces the basic concepts of Permaculture, and develops a basis for permaculture design by explaining the patterns which occur in nature, such as weather systems, water cycles, topography, soil-plant interactions and forest ecology, and how a knowledge of these patterns can be used to reproduce balanced and productive garden growing systems. ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
This course is a natural progression from Permaculture 1, but can taken separately in its own right. It concentrates on the plants in a permaculture system, how they relate to each other and to the surrounding environment; and selection and placement of different varieties within a permaculture design. This course deals with preparing plans for different types of permaculture g... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
As with Permaculture II, this course is a natural progression from the earlier Permaculture units, but can also be taken separately in its own right. It concentrates on the animals in a permaculture system, how they relate to each other, how they relate to surrounding environments, and selection and management of different types of animals in a permaculture design.... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Learn to design and manage a comprehensive permaculture system. There are ten lessons taking about 100 hours to complete... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Learn to prepare plans for permaculture systems. (ie A unique landscape where plants and animals live balanced in a self sustaining ecosystem). It commonly involves developing a garden or farm where the plants and animals are put together in such a way that they support each others growth and development. The garden or farm may change over years, but always remains productive,... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Ten lessons develop your understanding of self sufficiency, food and nutrition, and making the right decisions about changes in lifestyle; as well as showing you how to do a whole range of practical things such as mud brick building, making crafts, growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other crops; raising poultry, sheep & goats, extending the life of clothing, conserving energ... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
Learn to be self sufficient with your food. You learn about nutrition and how to balance your diet, as well as how to produce, process, store, and use different types of food. This includes berries, nuts, milk, cheese, eggs, bread making, preserves, & dried food. Cooking, freezing, drying, bottling, making bread, planning a vegetable garden to give produce all year round, and l... FREE Info PackFIND OUT MORE |
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