Cydonia
Permaculture is offering a Nationally Accredited Certificate III in
Permaculture in conjunction with our PDCs, or as a follow-on from a PDC
completed elsewhere.
This course
will
enable
students to obtain
practical skills to build on the theory introduced during a PDC.
The
PDC
provides a sound theoretical knowledge of permaculture practices and
principles
but participants generally come out of a PDC itching to get their hands
dirty
and put what they have learned into practice. Cydonia Permaculture’s
Certificate III in Permaculture allows these post-PDC activities and
projects
to be formally recognised with a Nationally Accredited certificate. Students
must have
completed, or be currently enrolled in, a PDC.
Enrolling in a Nationally Accredited course, rather than just the PDC
on its own, may also open up funding opportunities for some
participants. It is recognised by all government agencies including
Centrelink.
The
Cydonia Permaculture
Certificate III
will be delivered by a combination of project work, workshops and
self-directed
learning. The exact weighting of these
teaching modes will be decided on an individual basis dependent on the
students needs, experience and geographical location.
Students will
complete much of
their work
on projects of their own choice,
whilst keeping detailed records for
assessment
purposes. Some of the
participants might
choose to
work on their own land – say setting up a permaculture system in their
backyard
or on their farm, or on a community project such as working in a school
or
community garden. Other options include using a
friend's/neighbour's/family's
place to establish a permaculture system. Participants are also
encouraged to
work together on projects – they could hold working bees on their
project site then attend others at other sites. For those in Central
Victoria, we may be able to do special deals for those working at
Gravel
Hill Gardens or Tukkadjungul.
Workshops
will be provided where necessary for ongoing assessment,
practical
exercises and further theory, and students are required to keep in
regular
contact with the tutor and other participants via electronic media
throughout the
duration of the course.
Payment: The cost for a
Certificate III
course will be $1500, with a 10% discount for students who have
completed
or are enrolled in a Cydonia Permaculture PDC. There is also the
possibility of
a further discount for students completing the majority of their
project work
with a community organisation such as a community or school garden.
Fees may be
paid in installments, and there may be some volunteer
exchange work
available.
Duration: The Certificate III will be 1.5 semesters full
time, or up
to two years part time.
Units:
Certificate III requires that
the
completion of 15 units (6 core units and 9 elective units). Some of the
elective
units are
an automatic part of the Cydonia course, other units can be chosen
according to the
student’s needs
and
interests. The Accredited Permaculture Training package is currently
undergoing a five-year review process as part of its National
Recognition requirements, so these subjects may vary in 2009 courses.
Cydonia Permaculture is currently offering the following
set units
(numbers permitting):
PIL301A
Research and share
information on permaculture
principles &
practices
PIL302A
Provide information on integrated plant and animal system
PIL303A
Maintain integrated plant and
animal systems
RTC3218A Undertake a site
assessment
RTD3507A Undertake sampling and
testing of
water
RTF3503A Sample soils and
analyse
results
PIL305A
Co-ordinate a permaculture crop regulation program
PIL306A
Coordinate
use of weedy plants in a permaculture system
RTC3404A Control plant pests,
diseases and
disorders
PIL309A Install and maintain water
systems in permaculture
PIL312A
Plan organic garden and
orchard systems
PIL314A
Read and interpret property
maps and plans
Participants
are also to select three of the following electives:
PIL308A
Establish an urban
permaculture system
PIL307A
Establish a rural
permaculture system
PIL310A
Install structures for
permaculture systems
PIL315A
Coordinate community projects
PIL313A
Coordinate preparation and
storage of permaculture
products
PIL304A Carry out animal care
& maintenance programs in a
permaculture
system
Elective units on farm fencing, killing and dressing small
livestock for domestic consumption and seed saving are also possibilities
if there is enough interest from
participants.
Notes on
choosing elective subjects:
- Participants working on
relatively new
projects are expected to complete either PIL308A
Establish an urban permaculture system
or PIL307A
Establish a rural permaculture system.
- Participants
with
access to an established, producing permaculture system will find PIL313A Coordinate preparation and
storage of permaculture products useful. There will
also be
a large self directed research component to this option.
- Participants who will be
completing a
significant proportion of their work in a community garden, a school
garden or
other community project can choose PIL315A Coordinate community projects.
- PIL310A
Install Permaculture Structures, would be
a useful unit for almost every project.
- PIL304A Carry out animal care
& maintenance programs in a permaculture system
is a good option for those with a number of domestic animals in their
project.
Please contact us
with any questions.
Accredited
Permaculture TrainingTM (APT)
provides a
mechanism for
gaining a Nationally Recognised certificate in permaculture.
It is recognised by the Australian Quality Training Framework,
the government body responsible for accrediting vocational training. For more
information on APT, including a full subject list, see the Permaculture
International website.
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Cydonia Permaculture offers its APT courses in partnership with an
Registered Training Organisation, Eltham Collage
Training Services. For more information on Eltham Collage, please visit
their website.
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