Byron Centre For Permaculture offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in sustainable living in the Byron Shire, the green heart of the North Coast. We offer short courses in areas such as Permaculture Design Course (PDC), Food Production, Bamboo Basics, Native Bee Keeping and more. For those who want to delve deeper, we offer longer courses like our highly popular Certificate III or Certificate IV in Permaculture, or for those seeking employment in the horticulture field, Certificate III in Horticulture. Our courses are embedded in local permaculture projects, ensuring hands-on, real-world experience preparing participants for opportunities in permaculture, sustainability education and ecological farming. Make like-minded friends as you get the practical experience and confidence you need to create an ethical livelihood and transition your life and the lives of others towards a better future. We have a purpose designed 1-acre permaculture site, located at the Mullumbimby Community Gardens, where students are able to gain hands-on experience in a permaculture environment.
Plan ahead and register your interest to study in 2023 We are currently taking expressions of interest for the following courses. Be among the first to be notified when new dates are released. Call 02 6684 3374 for more details or visit www.byroncollege.org.au
AHC33816 CERTIFICATE III IN PERMACULTURE So you’ve heard a bit about permaculture and keen to know more? Make like-minded friends in this highly practical course as you develop the skills to help make lives, homes and communities more sustainable. Be inspired by natural ecosystems, holistic philosophy, integrating organic farming, animal systems, natural building, food preservation, systems thinking, community development and more.
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Want to grow your permaculture know-how in the green heart of Northern NSW? Immerse yourself in sustainable living and organic farming practices as you learn about soil improvement, planning and implementing permaculture works, harvest and storage systems, seed bank management, approaches to sustainable community, bioregional development programs and more. Guided by our highly skilled, industry current trainers, expand your personal and professional skills, acquiring the resilience to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
AHC30716 CERTIFICATE III IN HORTICULTURE Have a passion for plants, getting your hands dirty and the outdoor lifestyle? If the answer is yes, then a career in horticulture could be for you. This nationally recognised training will give you the skills required to enter this growing and thriving industry. Once completed you will have the opportunity to work in nurseries, parks, gardens and sports fields in a variety of roles.
