Permaculture and Self Sufficiency Courses

"This course is designed for those studying an advanced level of skills and knowledge in permaculture"

For people with prior experience in permaculture, this course develops more advanced skills in permaculture. This course is an ideal follow on from Permaculture Systems, or a Permaculture Design Certificate undertaken through a different institution.

"Complete this course after Permaculture Systems and you are ready to create a design for a range of situations - as a consultant to others or for your own property." - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care., Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training., Adv.Dip.Hort. ACS Tutor

New to Online - Alternative Energy!

Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources.

Now more relevant than ever, Alternative Energy covers the basics of electricity, how to generate electricity from renewable resouces, how to store energy, non electrical systems, energy consumption and conservation. Learn to understand why alternative and renewable energy is so important and how to go about it.

"Learn the alternative approaches to farming required by the modern world"

Farming has changed greatly over recent decades, and to survive, the modern farmer needs to increasingly seek alternative approaches, whether in terms of what is produced, or how it is produced. This course develops an innovative approach to farming by broadening awareness of options, and fostering skills to research and network more effectively.

“The principles of permaculture and the fundamentals of horticulture are covered in this extensive course. It creates opportunities to work as a consultant or to set up sustainable productive gardens for others.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort., ACS Tutor.

This course provides training for people working or wishing to work in horticulture with a particular emphasis on the design, development and management of productive natural garden systems.

After satisfactory completion of this course, you will be awarded a Permaculture Design Certificate, recognised by the Permaculture Institute.

"Change your way of life! Become self-sufficient! Become a consultant in this fast growing area!" 

A unique qualification which may be undertaken with a view to preparing for a change in the way you live or perhaps in preparation for establishing a business or career providing services to the community in this discipline.

This course is internationally accredited through International Accreditation and Recognition Council..

"Discover the effect of building construction on human health"

Develops skills to determine the impact of building construction characteristics upon human health, and to recommend innovations in building design to improve habitability. It covers building materials, construction techniques, electrical wiring, temperature & light control, ventilation, plumbing, ergonomics and psychological factors.

"This course examines the enviromental aspect to buildings and human health"

Develops skills to evaluate, describe and explain how physical characteristics of a building and its surrounds have an impact upon human health.

"Learn the complete process to planning and building a mud brick building"

If you have thought of building a mud brick building, this course may be an excellent starting point. Its very practical, with some hands on work to get you started; helping you begin experimenting and planning ongoing projects, whether they are a modest garden wall, or more complex buildings. Learn to test soil suitability for mud building, how to make a quality brick & how to test its strength.

"Learn to grow plants naturally and by working with the natural enviroment"

An outstanding and extensive, globally focused, foundation course.
This course develops a solid understanding of the principles and procedures underlying the cultivation of plants by natural methods.

 Work with the environment and without the use of artificial fertilizers or sprays.

"Interested in permaculture? A good grounding in knowledge and practice of permaculture"

This course introduces the basic concepts of Permaculture, and develops a basis for permaculture design by explaining the patterns which occur in nature, such as weather systems, water cycles, topography, soil-plant interactions and forest ecology, and how a knowledge of these patterns can be used to reproduce balanced and productive garden growing systems.

If you satisfactorily complete all of the following courses - Permaculture I, II, III and IV. You will be awarded a Permaculture Design Certificate, recognised by the Permaculture Institute.

We also offer a Permaculture Systems course and a Certificate in Horticulture (Permaculture),which lead to the the above certificate.

ACS is a Member of the Permaculture Association (UK) and the Alternative Technology Association (Australia)

"Gain a more indepth knowledge of plant use in permaculture"

This course is a natural progression from Permaculture 1, but can taken separately in its own right. It concentrates on the plants in a permaculture system, how they relate to each other and to the surrounding environment; and selection and placement of different varieties within a permaculture design. This course deals with preparing plans for different types of permaculture gardens, and its duration is approximately 100 hours.

If you satisfactorily complete all of the following courses - Permaculture I, II, III and IV. You will be awarded a Permaculture Design Certificate, recognised by the Permaculture Institute.

We also offer a Permaculture Systems course and a Certificate in Horticulture (Permaculture),which lead to the the above certificate.

"Learn the relationship between animals and permaculture systems"

As with Permaculture II, this course is a natural progression from the earlier Permaculture units, but can also be taken separately in its own right. It concentrates on the animals in a permaculture system, how they relate to each other, how they relate to surrounding environments, and selection and management of different types of animals in a permaculture design.

If you satisfactorily complete all of the following courses - Permaculture I, II, III and IV. You will be awarded a Permaculture Design Certificate, recognised by the Permaculture Institute.

We also offer a Permaculture Systems course and a Certificate in Horticulture (Permaculture),which lead to the the above certificate.

"Learn to design and manage a comprehensive permaculture system"

This course complements and follows on from Permaculture I, II and III, bringing together what you learn in these three courses to design and manage a comprehensive permaculture system.

If you satisfactorily complete all of the following courses - Permaculture I, II, III and IV. You will be awarded a Permaculture Design Certificate, recognised by the Permaculture Institute.

We also offer a Permaculture Systems course and a Certificate in Horticulture (Permaculture),which lead to the above certificate.

"This course offers a superb opportunity for those interested in permaculture sytems"

A permaculture system is a unique landscape where all the plants and animals live in a balanced and self sustaining ecosystem.

“This course covers the basics of self sufficiency - how to change your thinking to meet the demands of a self - sufficient lifestyle - from personal health through to providing your own basic daily needs. It shows you what is realistic and what is not. Self sufficiency is gaining renewed and wide interest as self-reliance and sustainability become the key to the future world.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort., ACS Tutor.

Ten lessons develop your understanding of self sufficiency, food and nutrition, and making the right decisions about changes in lifestyle; as well as showing you how to do a whole range of practical things such as mud brick building, making crafts, growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other crops; raising poultry, sheep & goats, extending the life of clothing, conserving energy, recycling, simple home medical care and first aid, and lots more.

“A step on from Self-Sufficiency 1 this course will develop your cooking, bottling and productive gardening skills whilst at the same time emphasising health and nutrition. Understand the importance of good health in a self-sufficient lifestyle and how to provide your own food.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert IV Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort., ACS Tutor.

Learn to be self sufficient with your food. You learn about nutrition and how to balance your diet, as well as how to produce, process, store and use all types of food; including berries, nuts, milk, cheese, eggs, bread making, preserves, & dried foods. Cookery, freezing, drying, bottling, making bread, planning a vegetable garden to give produce all year round; and lots more are covered over 10 lessons.