Our Permaculture Course Introductory Module

Aims | Contents | Topics | Comparison of Intro/Full courses | Fees and How to Enrol

Aims of the Course:

To enable participants worldwide to learn about Permaculture, read and see it applied in a wide range of climates and budgets, to develop observation skills, learn how nature responds to challenges and apply these ideas to human needs. When we meet human needs (physical and social) using natural energies, simple strategies or low-tech solutions way we put less pressure on the environment. There is so much to learn from nature, join in! Students and graduates can talk to one another through our exclusive mailing list and they are encouraged to link up with others in their own region. We aim to help you nuture your future.

Contents of the Course:

The Introduction to Permaculture Course is selected parts of the full approved Permaculture Design Course. When you are ready to do the design course later, the fees paid previously and homework sent for the introductory course will be immediately credited toward the design certificate course [PDC]. Our course homework tasks are flexible, you choose your hours and can suggest alternative practical sessions, there is a wide range of choice in the homework tasks.

Introduction to Permaculture Topics:

Ethics (building our respect for nature and others)
Natural Systems Design (understanding who nature works)
Cultivated Ecology (ways to increase our productivity and reduce consumption)
Recycling (Simple strategies to reduce waste)

How do the Introductory and Design courses compare?

The Introductory course is designed for persons who
a) Seek better methods of reducing world poverty, waste and pollution, and want something THEY can do each day to ease world problems.
b) Wish to redesign their own home and environment for healthier living
c) Need to understand the key elements of permaculture that make it a unique approach to production and consumption
d) Want to include Permaculture concepts in their professional community and conservation projects.

The Design course is much more of the above, for persons who:

e) are keen to advise and supply others in their search for productive and wasteless lifestyle
f) need to legally and ethically use the term permaculture in their teaching, business or practice,
g) are searching for more detail about Permaculture.

The Introductory course is a two day course showing the aims, ethics and benefits of Permaculture. It aims to be both comprehensive and inspiring. By the end of the Introductory course the student shall:

Understand the principles of permaculture
Recognise natural solutions in their own environment
Be able to apply Permaculture strategies to their home and work
Evaluate the vital aspects of their activities and
Maximise their impact as concerned consumers and producers.

The Introductory course aims to satisfy curiosity and help modify existing systems and practices whereas the Designers course aims to develop skills for permaculture design (new and adapted systems). The Introductory course encourages a commitment to environmentally friendly lifestyle from the student.

The Designers course is a 72 hour (2 weeks) course, it assumes a level of commitment toward Permaculture and teaches implementation in a broader and more comprehensive fashion. Graduates of the Design course are familiar with situations outside their own and equipped to teach Permaculture to others. The Design course is outlined in detail in the booklet provided.

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