REGENAG Regenerative Agriculture - Small Scale Farming
There are currently no openings available for this course.Discover the foundations of regenerative agriculture in this practical, inspiring course, held at The Farm Byron Bay. Delivered over six consecutive Mondays, you’ll explore the core principles that help rebuild healthy soil, grow stronger pastures and crops, and create more resilient small farms. The course breaks regenerative agriculture into clear, practical steps focused on keeping soil covered, growing living plants year-round, encouraging diversity, and working with animals and natural cycles in a balanced way.
Designed for small-scale farmers, growers, and passionate land stewards, the program focuses on simple, achievable management changes that improve productivity while restoring ecological health. You’ll gain practical tools, real-world examples, and a supportive learning environment to confidently apply regenerative principles to your own property.
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What you will learn:
Pillars of regenerative Agriculture
- Pillar 1: Minimise Soil Disturbance
- Pillar 2: Keep Soil Covered
- Pillar 3: Maintain Living Roots Year Round
- Pillar 4: Maximise Photosynthetic Capacity and Photosynthetic Rate
- Pillar 5: Diversity Aboveground Drives Diversity Belowground
- Pillar 6: Integrate Animals
- Pillar 7: Build Soil Biology and Habitat
- Pillar 8: Work With Natural Cycles
- Pillar 9: Contextual, Adaptive Management
What to Bring
- Pen and notebook
- Lunch and refreshments - food available for purchase from Three Blue Ducks onsite
- Most days involve hands on practical experience - please dress accordingly and wear covered sturdy shoes/boots, hat and sun protection
Areas of study
These units will provide you with valuable knowledge and practical skills, helping you build a strong foundation in regenerative agriculture and confidently explore your growing potential.
There will be two units of competency included in this course:
- FSKLRG002 - Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems; and
- FSKOCM002 - Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work
*Please note that participation in fee-free courses is not permitted if assessments from units of competency in previous fee-free courses remain incomplete.
Course completion
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for these units of competency.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, students must not have previously completed either of the units of competency listed.
Students are permitted to enrol in only one funded course at a time. Additionally, each funded course can be undertaken only once.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
The wearing of PPE gear including long work pants, long sleeved work shirt, solid work boots, garden gloves and a wide brimmed hat is required.
It is recommended that learners are able to work physically in a range of outdoor conditions (sun, rain, wind) for extended periods of time. It is also recommended that learners should be able to squat, kneel, bend, lift and carry loads, dig, shovel and weed.
Course Duration and Delivery
- This 6 day course is delivered over 6 weeks, 4 May - 8 June
- Face-to-face learning is delivered at The Farm, Byron Bay, 9.00am - 3.00pm, Mondays
- Assessments are conducted in a supervised format
Course Fees
Full fee $720
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-free training under this program.^
To be eligible for ACE funding, 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); and
- Have not previously completed the units of competency listed.
^This course is fee-free for eligible applicants.
*As places and class sizes are limited, please provide a minimum of 48hrs notice if any unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance, so that a funded opportunity can be offered to another person.
A $100 cancellation fee will apply to enrolled applicants that do not attend any sessions of the course without sufficient notice.
*Please be aware that participation in fee-free courses will not be possible if assessments from previous fee-free courses are outstanding.
Student Support
Our student support team is here to support you in your learning. Read more here. Or contact studentsupport@byroncollege.org.au
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
We keep our class sizes small so that you get a better experience. Avoid disappointment , enrol early!
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 https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi. 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
We're here to help. If you have any trouble completing the online application form, please don't hesitate to call our customer care team on 02 6684 3374 or visit our Mullumbimby office during opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am - 4pm.
