Permaculture courses 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 College of Permaculture offers:
• Certificate III in Permaculture • Certificate IV in Permaculture • Permaculture Design Courses (PDC) • The Business of Permaculture • Sustainability courses
Learn more about these courses below.
Student Experience Cert III Permaculture
A student experience Tasara Dewhurst
"I participated in the Byron Community College Permablitz course because I saw it as a wonderful opportunity to step into a wholesome world of possibility. I then continued this journey by enrolling in the Cert III in Permaculture. Learning to live off the land gives one a huge sense of power and freedom. We can create our own independent worlds that work in harmony with the earth, instead of against it. The course gave me all this and more. Every day was joyful and abundant in giggles, I met lifelong friends and felt connected to my community.
I now study in Melbourne, and have a cranking garden, where I get the majority of my veggies from, my urban system is admired by all, and has inspired the birth of many others. The knowledge I gained will enrich my life in many ways and I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity through Byron Community College."
“Don't hesitate, you have nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain!”
Tasara is continuing her learning by studying Steiner Education in Melbourne, she has a strong passion to educate children about sustainability and is gaining the skills required to share that knowledge. We wish her all the best in her future studies.
The Byron Community College is a proud member of Permaculture Australia
Follow your passion and immerse yourself in this Modular Permaculture Design Course in the Beautiful Byron Shire. In this hands-on course you will discover how Permaculture principles can develop resilient systems, contributing to environmental, social and personal well-being. Through gaining a clear understanding of these principles you will be able to apply them to your everyday life and surroundings – from a small home garden to commercial production. You will learn how to...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks (FSKLRG05)
Read and respond to simple workplace information (FSKRDG07)
Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG02)
Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations (FSKOCM05)
Permaculture Design Course (PDC) 1
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STOP! If you live or work in NSW do not enrol online! We have NSW Government subsidised places available for $999 for this course, please call 02 6684 3374 for details.
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 and microbiology as we explore some of the myriad of ways you can build a healthy, fertile, robust soil through organic practices that will help you to grow food packed full of life force. What is Soil Processes of Soil Formation Soil Profiles Australian Soils in Global Context – local...
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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
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. Discover a huge array of fruit and nut trees from around the world that thrive in our warm, subtropical climate including indigenous bush foods. Topics covered include: Characteristics and Functions of Trees Ecological Succession – a template for earth repair Plant Stacking/Guilds...
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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.
Explore a comprehensive range of Organic Gardening techniques including composting, crop rotation, companion planting and natural pest and disease management. Create a ‘no-dig garden’ from local, low cost materials and learn about seasonal planting in the humid Subtropics. Topics covered include: Seasonal Vegetable Gardening: The Four Elements of Life – Earth, Water, Air and Fire Seasonal Planting – and reading natures signals of seasons changing Crop Rotation Companion Planting...
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Vegetables - Integrated Organic Production - PDC Module F
<p>Explore a comprehensive range of Organic Gardening techniques including composting, crop rotation, companion planting and natural pest and disease management. Create a ‘no-dig garden’ from local,
Are you interested in food production? Would you like to produce food on a small to medium scale? This short hands-on course will provide you with skills and knowledge in many aspects of food production. Learn about plant and soil nutrition, food plant culture, pest and disease control methods, seasonal requirements, crop rotation and companion planting, harvesting and post-harvesting requirements and sales. This training is subsidised by the NSW government Entry Requirements No...
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Assessments are made against units of competency.
Read and respond to basic workplace instructions (FSKRDG03)
Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work (FSKNUM15)
<p>Are you interested in food production? Would you like to produce food on a small to medium scale? This short hands-on course will provide you with skills and knowledge in many aspects of food
Keeping native bees is easy! They are harmless, effective pollinators, which is what makes them a popular addition to many Australian gardens. During this workshop you will learn about native bee biology, husbandry, lifecycle and habits. So whether you are interested in keeping them for honey or conservation these little bees make a great addition to any backyard. In this course you will learn about: Native social and solitary bees Lifecycle and habits interaction within society...
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Have you always wanted to organise a community project but were not sure where to start? Become part of a Permablitz team, get your hands dirty and help transform Wildspace Community Learning into an abundant edible landscape. This course will give you the skills to work with a team learning how to plan and organise a small-scale permaculture-related project, including fundraising and budgeting. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government You will learn Learn how to plan and...
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Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK10213.
Read and respond to routine visual and graphic texts (FSKRDG08)
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings (FSKOCM04)
Apply strategies to respond to complex workplace problems (FSKLRG13)
Write personal details on basic workplace forms (FSKWTG01)
Growing your own herbs is a fun and easy way to ensure you have just what you need to add extra flavour and nutrients to your dishes. Even though they are easy to grow, there are certain growing techniques best used in our sub-tropical climate. After 23 years of propagating and selling herbs at Byron Bay Herb Nursery, Deb shares a few tips for local production so you can enjoy an all year round, productive and attractive herb garden. Location is wheelchair accessible. Additional...
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Learn how to incorporate animals into the design of your garden or food production system to increase its overall abundance, simplify management and optimise the health and productivity of your chickens, cows and other animals. This workshop includes a field trip exploring local animal production systems where we can experience successful integrative animal systems that can be implemented at various scales from the backyard to commercial. Topics covered include: Integration not...
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Explore some of the latest innovations in green building techniques and materials, site layout, biophilic design, home ecology, house and village design, including tiny houses. Learn how to apply design methods to preserve foods, generate energy and heat, provide domestic drinking water, treat grey and black water, composting toilets and more. Topics covered include: Sustainable Housing Efficient Housing Design for your environment Passive heating and cooling New buildings/designs...
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