AHC33822 - Certificate III in Permaculture
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| 4 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025 | 09:00 am – 03:30 pm | Byron Community College - Mullum Campus |
Introduction:
Embark on a transformative journey towards sustainable living with our Permaculture course at Byron Community College. Nestled in the green heart of the North Coast in Byron Shire, this highly practical program offers you the chance to acquire essential skills that go beyond the classroom, fostering connections with like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainability.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of permaculture, where organic farming, animal systems, natural building, food preservation, systems thinking, and community development converge into a holistic philosophy. Gain inspiration from natural ecosystems as you progress through this work ready qualification, equipping you to operate independently and skillfully in developing permaculture systems.
Experience the best of both worlds with a blend of classroom learning and hands-on training at our purpose-designed 1-acre permaculture site, nestled within the Mullumbimby Community Gardens. This unique setup provides you with practical insights and confidence to lead the way towards a better future.
Join us, in collaboration with Mullumbimby Community Gardens and Permaculture Australia, to become a catalyst for positive change in sustainability. Enrol now and be part of the movement shaping lives, homes, and communities towards a more sustainable tomorrow.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of permaculture, where organic farming, animal systems, natural building, food preservation, systems thinking, and community development converge into a holistic philosophy. Gain inspiration from natural ecosystems as you progress through this work ready qualification, equipping you to operate independently and skillfully in developing permaculture systems.
Experience the best of both worlds with a blend of classroom learning and hands-on training at our purpose-designed 1-acre permaculture site, nestled within the Mullumbimby Community Gardens. This unique setup provides you with practical insights and confidence to lead the way towards a better future.
Join us, in collaboration with Mullumbimby Community Gardens and Permaculture Australia, to become a catalyst for positive change in sustainability. Enrol now and be part of the movement shaping lives, homes, and communities towards a more sustainable tomorrow.
Course Duration
- Intake dates: 2025 (To be advised)
- The course duration is 36 weeks
- The weekly workload is 21 hours per week (classroom and home study) 3 hours per fortnight
- Face-to-face learning delivered at our Mullumbimby Campus and/or the Mullumbimby Community Gardens:
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 9:00am - 3:30pm
- 3 hours per fortnight (Monday or Friday) on an alternating roster system - times to be advised
- Self-paced learning at home: 8 hours per week, including non-supervised assessment tasks
- Assessments are conducted in a supervised (on-campus) and non-supervised (online) format
Units of Study
- AHCPER322 Communicate permaculture system principles to stakeholders
- AHCPER324 Establish a permaculture system
- AHCPER332 Maintain integrated plant and animal systems
- AHCPER335 Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems
- AHCPER414 Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems
- AHCWRK322 Conduct site inspections
- AHCPER326 Install and maintain permaculture water management systems
- AHCPER327 Install structures for permaculture systems
- AHCPER325 Mitigate plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system
- AHCPER331 Coordinate propagation activities for a permaculture system
- AHCPER329 Coordinate preparation and storage of produce from a permaculture system
- AHCPER336 Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system
- AHCPER323 Use the characteristics of plant resilience in a permaculture system
- AHCPER334 Read and interpret property maps and plans
- AHCWRK314 Monitor weather conditions
Course completion
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the AHC33822 Certificate III in Permaculture
Entry Requirements
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the AHC33822 Certificate III in Permaculture
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Admission Requirements
When studying with Byron Community College, we want you to succeed. This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments. Entry requirements help us confirm that you’re ready to successfully complete the qualification and get the most out of your learning experience.
A full list of admission requirements is available in the Course Information Sheet here. Alternatively, please call or email the college for details.
A full list of admission requirements is available in the Course Information Sheet here. Alternatively, please call or email the college for details.
What to bring
- Laptop
- Pen and paper
- Water bottle and refreshments
Course Fees
The fees for this course are determined according to your individual circumstances. As it is included on the Smart and Skilled NSW Skills List, participants may be eligible for funding to subsidise their training. This funding could entitle you to reduced-fee or fee-free training^
To be eligible for the NSW governments Smart and Skilled subsidised training, you must:
• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
• Live or work in New South Wales; and
• Be aged 15 years or older; and
• No longer be at school or equivalent; and
• Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
For more information on Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.
^Subsidised places are limited so a funded place cannot be guaranteed
*Due to its duration, this course is also Austudy approved
Fee for service
If you are ineligible for Smart and Skilled funding, you can obtain information about the fee-for-service cost of this course from Byron Community College.
Course fees are paid in instalments scheduled throughout the duration of the course. Fee schedules for individual courses are outlined on the enrolment paperwork or are available from the college administration team.
Student Policies and Procedures
Please review our Student Handbook for information regarding student policies, procedures and responsibilities.
USI
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This requirement applies to all nationally recognised training, from full qualifications to single-unit courses.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
You must provide BRCC with your USI at enrolment. If you don’t already have one, you (or your parent or guardian) can apply for one at http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx. You will need to have one form of identification and a valid email address to create your USI.
Alternatively, college staff can assist you to create your USI. We will need to collect your identification and personal information to complete this. You will also need to complete a consent form for us to do this.
Storage, disclosure, use and security of the USI will adhere to the rules relating to the USI: https://www.usi.gov.au/about-us/privacy.
