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 2014 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.
Permaculture Design Course (PDC) 1
- Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks (FSKLRG05)
- Read and respond to simple workplace information (FSKRDG07)
- Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG02)
- Write simple workplace information (FSKWTG06)
- Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations (FSKOCM05)
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Animals - Integrated Production Systems - PDC Module I
<p>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
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Group Design Project - PDC core module
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Individual Project Design Workshop - PDC core module
This course is for students completing the Permaculture Design Course only. You must complete all the other PDC modules before you can enrol in this subject.
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Ecology - Weeds, Pests And Diseases In The Garden - PDC Module K
<p>Learn to identify and control a range of common weeds, pests and diseases of food crops through holistic, ecologically sensitive management techniques. This course will build an appreciation of the
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Design Project Presentations, Locavore Feast And Celebration - PDC core module
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Bamboo Basics
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Permablitz Community Project
- 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)
- Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams (FSKOCM06)
- Write personal details on basic workplace forms (FSKWTG01)
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Settlements - Sustainable Housing And Appropriate Technology - PDC Module H
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Plant Propagation And Seed Saving - PDC Module B
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