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Full Permaculture Design Course |
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If you are looking to make a significant change in your life, then the full permaculture design course will almost certainly help you. The course provides you with a broader introduction to the applications of permaculture in a number of different situations. This course is for anyone who believes that we need to find ways to care for ourselves, for each other and for the Earth. This practical course will bring the possibility of significant and positive life changes. |
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"I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and informal teaching styles" *
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 Although permaculture is most commonly thought about in connection with gardening & farming, its principles, ethics and design methods can be adapted and used in each individual's own work, interests and home to bring about a more harmonious & sustainable lifestyle. Permaculture offers a perspective on all aspects of building a
sustainable future. Permaculture encourages us to use our individual
skills, knowledge and interests, whilst drawing on traditional wisdom,
science and our innate ability to observe and learn from the world
around us.
Course participants will be awarded the Permaculture Association (Britain)'s internationally recognised Certificate in Permaculture Design. |
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- To observe patterns in
nature & apply what we learn to create guiding principles.
- To use permaculture
ethics, principles & design tools to create sustainable systems.
- To understand the
importance of caring for soil & water, & to know techniques for
doing so.
- To start using
permaculture in your own life, towards creating a more sustainable
lifestyle.
- To understand how to apply permaculture design to
both land-based & non-land-based systems.
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"I'm amazed by my change of thinking" * |
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Subjects covered:
Spirals of erosion & points of intervention ~ Boundaries & limiting factors ~ Observation skills ~ Site surveying ~ Permaculture ethics & principles ~ Design methods ~ Soil conservation, types, texture & factors in fertility ~ Green manures & dynamic accumulators ~ Kitchen gardening ~ Integrated pest management ~ Water & sewage treatment ~ Fruit tree growing ~ Agroforestry & Forest gardening ~ Trees & their Microclimates ~ Permaculture & future generations ~ Patterns in nature ~ Food choices ~ Ecological footprinting ~ Sustainable economics ~ Urban permaculture ~ Green architecture ~ Bioregionalism ~ Non-land based design ~ Accelerated learning techniques ~ Seed saving & plant propagation ~ The Permaculture Association & Diploma WorkNet ~ Where next? & lots more...... |
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 We use group work, discussions, videos, slide shows, observation, guided walks & practical activities as learning methods. These are supportive of different learning styles & for people with learning difficulties. We also visit projects where permaculture theory is being put into action.
Design courses are not just about imparting information to the students, there is plenty of knowledge out there, the important thing is knowing how to use this & feeling confident to do so. |
| "I've enjoyed the positivity and enthusiasm on the course" * |
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 Empowerment is the essence of the course. We use practical and theoretical teaching methods to create a fun, lively & inclusive course. The course culminates in the main design activity that helps to consolidate all of the learning & empower students to take permaculture back into their own homes, lives & community. As a group we benefit from collaborative learning & from having fun together. We don't expect  any previous knowledge & recognise that everyone has their own unique skills, knowledge & areas of interest to bring to the course.
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* Comments from previous years' course participants.
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