Sustainable Living courses available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby
Do you dream of living more sustainably? Gain the hands-on skills and knowledge to make that dream a reality.
Learn to reduce your footprint on the planet in an affordable way, engage positively with your surroundings and help your community gain the benefits of sustainability too.
Choose from our nationally-recognised Permaculture certificate courses to one-day workshops and short courses.
Develop your interests in sustainability by enrolling, today.
AHC42116 - Certificate IV in Permaculture
- Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources (AHCPER406)
- Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications (AHCPER413)
- Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system (AHCPER405)
- Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER401)
- Plan and implement permaculture works (AHCPER404)
- Manage organic soil improvement (AHCORG403)
- Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development (AHCPER410)
- Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products (AHCPER407)
- Design an urban permaculture system (AHCPER403)
- Manage a permaculture seed bank (AHCPER409)
- Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program (AHCPER411)
- Cost a project (AHCBUS402)
<p><div align="center">{image name:“NRT Logo”}</div></p><p>Grow your permaculture know-how into a richly rewarding career and immerse yourself in sustainable living and organic farming practices,
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Build Pallet Furniture
<p>Shelve that trip to Ikea and join this interactive and supportive pallet furniture-making workshop series.</p><p>You will be guided through the safe use of a wide range of tools and will work
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Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
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Permaculture Ethics, Principles And Patterns - PDC Module A
<p>What is permaculture and why is it relevant to our world today? How can I integrate the ethics and principles of Permaculture in my daily life? In this module we will explore the foundations of
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Plant Propagation And Seed Saving - PDC Module B
<p>Explore a range of simple plant propagation techniques including cuttings, root division and seed raising to allow you to grow a range of plants for your garden in a simple and cost effective
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Introduction To Permaculture Design - PDC Module C
<p>The fundamentals of Permaculture design theory and practice. Explore how the elements of nature – earth, water, air and fire – define the unique conditions and opportunities of any site. Learn how
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Native Plant Identification and Bush Tucker
<p>Join us for an introduction into the wonderful world of plant identification and become familiar with some of our local rainforest species and unique bush tucker. In the spirit of fun and inquiry,
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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
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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.
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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,
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