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
- Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER401)
- Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products (AHCPER407)
- Manage a permaculture seed bank (AHCPER409)
- Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources (AHCPER406)
- Manage organic soil improvement (AHCORG403)
- Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development (AHCPER410)
- Design an urban permaculture system (AHCPER403)
- Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program (AHCPER411)
- Plan and implement permaculture works (AHCPER404)
- Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system (AHCPER405)
- Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications (AHCPER413)
- Cost a project (AHCBUS407)
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AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture
- Control weeds (AHCPMG301)
- Implement a plant establishment program (AHCPGD301)
- Implement a propagation plan (AHCNSY306)
- Control plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG302)
- Collect native seed (AHCNAR305)
- Coordinate work site activities (AHCWRK305)
- Provide information on plants and their culture (AHCPCM302)
- Identify plant specimens (AHCPCM303)
- Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK311)
- Perform specialist amenity pruning (AHCPGD303)
- Operate machinery and equipment (AHCMOM304)
- Contribute to work health and safety processes (AHCWHS301)
- Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (AHCWRK309)
- Install pressurised irrigation systems (AHCIRG345)
- Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas (AHCSOL304)
- Prepare growing media (AHCSOL305)
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Vegan Nut Cheeses and Milk
<p>Learn the creative art of making tasty cheese without dairy – it’s easier than you think! We will make a spreadable cheese, a bechamel cheesy pasta sauce, parmesan and a feta style cheese as well
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Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
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Introduction To Natural Building
<p>Come along to learn about various earthen building materials such as straw bales, cob, mud bricks & light earth, and learn how to use them in your project.</p><p>This introduction course will be a
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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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Build Your Own 'Earth Oven'
<p>This hands on course will take you through the process of building a back yard oven made from clay & other earthen materials. These ovens can be scaled in size and used to cook wood fired pizzas,
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Building a Tiny House
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Open Garden
<p>Visit a thriving urban food garden. So, you are interested in growing your own backyard fruit and veggies, maybe incorporating a couple of chooks. You know a bit about it, and really want to get
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Beekeeping - Level 2
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