Online Permaculture IV Course

The subject brings together all aspects of permaculture into design and management of a comprehensive and balanced system. This subject is relevant to both the home gardener and the commercial grower.

There are 10 lessons in this course:

1. Overview of Permaculture
   • Definition of Permaculture, understanding plant names, environmentally safe pesticides, zones, sectors and cycles in Permaculture design
2. Buildings and Permaculture : The alternatives
   • Indoor/outdoor buildings, storage facilities, building materials
3. Buildings and Permaculture : Integration into the Environment
   • Essential elements for houses in different zones, energy conservation, alternative energy sources
4. Waste Disposal
   • Liquid waste, grey water, blackwater, waste disposal and recycling, nitrogen in waste
5. Recycling
   • Composting, waste water recycling, conservation and recycling, council recycling
6. Designing for Natural Disasters
   • Fire, flood, cyclone, tsunami, biotecture
7. Natural Watering
   • Water efficient gardens, mosquitoes, windmills
8. Indigenous Plants and Animals
   • Wildlife management, birds in the garden, suitable native plants
9. Preparing Management and Development Plans
   • Planning and managing a garden, Permaculture design, work schedules
10. Major Design Project
    • A in depth design project for both your own residence and another property

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

Aims:

• Develop knowledge of the alternative materials and features available for buildings in permaculture systems.
• Understand the role of buildings in the permaculture environment.
• Develop knowledge of the range and function of waste disposal methods suitable for permaculture systems.
• Understand the role of recycling in modern society.
• Develop knowledge of how to design for natural disasters.
• Develop knowledge of water efficient irrigation techniques.
• Understand the role of indigenous plants and animals in permaculture systems.
• Develop skills in preparing management and development plans.
• Perform a major design project.

For more information on this course, please request your free course information pack.