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Learn to design naturally inspired living systems. This Advanced Permaculture course sustainable systems, how to determine planning strategies for a site, seasonal patterns, water management, earthworks, considering different climates, and comprehensive planning including preparing costings. This will give you a sound background in all aspects of developing and running a permaculture system. You will learn: […]
Study Care of Poultry through this online course If you love or work with chickens then this course will help you increase the welfare and productivity of poultry. This unique course covers a range of poultry including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and other poultry. This course will provide you with a solid foundation for keeping poultry […]
Its always a great time to learn to become more self sufficient! This self sufficiency course is one of two courses designed to equip you for a self sufficent life. Learn tips, skills and gain knowledge in a broad range of fields to equip you with independence and self sufficiency. Topic include managing your health […]
What to expect: More than helping students understand the fermentation and winemaking process that goes into making wine, this course will help you understand the global wine markets, this course delves into different types of wines as well as fortified wine products such as liquors and ports. If you want to start your career as […]
Learn about identifying, growing and using Australian Indigenous Plants for Food. There are many Australian plants that are edible, and even some that are in very high demand as foods throughout the world. This course focuses on the cultivation of Australian bush foods and is suitable for anyone wanting to grow these plants commercially or […]
An Introduction to Permaculture. Course Aims: Discuss the nature and scope of Permaculture. Apply an understanding of environmental systems to considerations given to how a Permaculture system is designed. Describe soils and the impact their characteristics have upon natural and man made environments. Explain the application of this knowledge to Permaculture. Describe characteristics of climate […]
Learn the art of making fermented drinks at home! Fermented drinks can be made at home. The satisfaction that you have created your own fermented beverage can be satisfying and also save you money. Learn correct techniques with this 20 hour short course. Work through the course in your own pace. On successful completion of […]
Detailed Course Outline This course is made up of a number of lessons or units. Each of these has self assessment questions, a set task (practical homework) and an assignment which you can upload online. There are 4 modules in this course: 1. Self Sufficiency A This self sufficiency course is one of two courses […]
Study the practical skills to get independence by growing and harvesting and preserving your own foods. Course Aims: Explain the importance of good diet and nutrition to good health Discuss the potential for increasing self sufficiency by growing your own food in a kitchen garden. Describe the potential and appropriate procedures for vegetable growing in […]
Minimize pest problems, and creating productive farms and healthy gardens without relying upon artificial chemicals – all that takes knowledge, and sometimes a little more hard work. Through this course you can lay a foundation in the skills needed to be an effective organic gardener or farmer. Course Aims: Explain the concepts and principles of […]
What is Organic Farming? Organic farming is an agricultural method that reduces or elimiates reliance on the use of chemicals. Specifically it relies on techniques such as crop rotations, composting, soil improvement, green manuring and pest control strategies. Organic produce is increasing in popularity due to concerns of chemical residues on food for consumption and […]
Learn to identify and grow a wide range of edible nuts Learn from professional university trained horticulturists with decades of industry experience Build networks within industry and discover opportunities for commercial production or self sufficiency With increased pressure on food supply & the environment, opportunities for food production experts are set to expand in the future -Now is […]
Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources. Alternative Energy covers the basics of electricity, how to generate electricity from renewable resources, how to store energy, non-electrical systems, energy consumption and conservation. With the International Government initiatives regarding the pricing of carbon pollution emissions set […]
If you dream of starting your own organic farm this course can help you get there. Gain skills in organic farming and pick from a range of electives to focus in on your area of interest. Detailed Course Outline This course is made up of a number of lessons or units. Each of these has […]
Permaculture is a design philiosophy that enables sustainable living. The word Permaculture was coined by Bill Mollison & Dave Holmgren in the 1970’s. It is an abbreviation of the works “Permanent Agriculture”. Permaculture holds three central tennants: Care of the Earth Care of People Return of any surplus A permaculture system is a unique landscape […]
Learn to design and manage a comprehensive permaculture system. This course integrates all aspects of permaculture into the design and management of a comprehensive and balanced system. The course covers an overview of permaculture, energy efficient building alternatives, waste disposal systems, recycling, natural watering and sustainable energy alternatives, and designing for natural disasters. You will […]
This is a course for people who already have a basic understanding of permaculture; who are looking to move their knowledge to the next level. Our team of tutors have extensive experience in production horticulture and sustainable land management as well as permaculture; and come from across both Australia and the UK. We have crammed […]
Learn about animals in permaculture gardens. As with Permaculture II, this course is also a natural progression from the earlier Permaculture units, but can be taken separately in its own right. It concentrates on the animals in a permaculture system, how they relate to each other, how they relate to surrounding environments, and selection and […]What is Self Sufficiency?
Self-sufficiency is the art of surviving with minimal outside aid and involves a lot more than just growing your own vegetables. Our self-sufficiency courses cover all aspects including lifestyle choices and utilising the resources you have available, animal husbandry, horticulture – including fruit, vegetables and herbs, food production, building and alternative energy options.
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