Permaculture and Sustainable Living
Embark on a journey of sustainability, ecology, resilience and ethical living with our exciting Permaculture and Sustainable Living courses!
Imagine gaining the skills to design harmonious systems that provide sustainable food, energy, and shelter for communities. Our hands-on Permaculture courses and certificates will do just that!
Byron Community College is renowned for our nationally accredited and FEE-FREE Certificate Courses. Not to mention a great collection of one day workshops and short courses to dive deep into the art of creating a more sustainable and integrated way of life. You won’t just learn theory; you’ll roll up your sleeves and work on real permaculture projects right here in the beautiful Byron Bay area.
Whether you’re passionate about design, management, or simply making a positive impact on the world, our range of permaculture and sustainability courses can match your interests and aspirations. Plus, they open doors to transforming local spaces, advancing your sustainability knowledge, and landing rewarding jobs and careers.
At the Byron Centre For Permaculture, we offer:
- Certificate III in Permaculture
- Certificate IV in Permaculture
- Permaculture Design Courses (PDC)
- Sustainability Living courses and much more…
Join us in creating a greener, more resilient and sustainable future.
AHC33822 - Certificate III in Permaculture
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
15 July 2025 to 2 July 2026
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 skilfully 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.
Beekeeping - An Introduction
Mullum, $195
This workshop introduces potential bee keepers to the delight and fascination of this rewarding hobby. The session covers safety, myth busting, legal requirements, bee keeping and the most important thing - how to get started!
Feed Your Family Seasonally (Winter)
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2 x Sat, 7 - 14 June, 10am - 3pm, Mullum, $195
Getting frustrated in your veggie garden? Never fear, we got you! In this two day course, you will gain knowledge and practical skill to keep your garden consistently producing food for your family season after season. You will walk away knowing how to care for your food garden all year round so you (hopefully) will never find your plate empty. This course will focus on cooler Autumn plantings, followed next term by Winter.
Intro to Permaculture
A wonderful chance to gain knowledge on the key elements of Permaculture and how to integrate this into your home garden system.
We'll take a brief look at Permacultures foundations, zones, mapping, the soil food web, integrated pest management, compost, perennial species, weeds and integrated animal systems.
It's the perfect opportunity to see what Perm is all about and acquire ready to use, practical skills and knowledge.
Suited for beginners, it will be a mix of theory and practical activities, so wear your boots!
Learning the Language of Trees
Sat, 21 June,
10am - 4pm, Mullum, $120
This one day workshop covers arboriculture principles that help tree lovers of all types to understand how a trees story is displayed through its species traits, responses to the surrounding environment and reaction to life events. Tree characteristics and tree health will be explored also. This workshop is knowledge based, very practical and designed to keep participants engaged. Its a great day filled with lots of learning and time spent with other tree loving folk.
Native Beekeeping
Mullum, $115
Social, semi-social and stingless bees all play a hugely important role in the Australian ecosystem, pollinating our unique wildflowers and more. Learn about bee morphology, nesting biology, foraging behaviour, the importance of bees in natural systems, and the effectiveness of stingless bees as a pollinator of farms and gardens.
Natural Building Introduction with Dani Wolff
Sat, 7 June,
9am - 3pm, Mullum, $190
Step into the fascinating world of working with natural building materials as you discover the versatility and beauty of straw bales, cob, mud bricks, and light earth. Learn the artistry behind these age-old techniques and uncover the boundless possibilities they offer for your next project. Let us inspire you to create sustainable, eco-friendly spaces that harmonise with the environment.
Repair and Rewear
3 x Sat, 10 May - 24 May,
9am - 1pm, Mullum, ACE Funded*
Learning to Mend is a fun and creative way to reduce our impact on the Earth. Learn hand repairs including visible mending using sashiko (a traditional Japanese technique), patching, hems, buttons, how to repair torn seams, darning, minor alternations and a touch of embroidery.
