Courses
Courses and Training
International Permaculture Services teaches the accredited 72 hour Permaculture Design Course, introductory courses, and custom courses that can be tailored to your organisations needs.. More information on the course contents or upcoming courses can be found below.
The Permaculture system designs that are taught to communities and individuals integrate with their local environments and culture. The course training encourages individuals to become teachers and designers of Permaculture systems that fit their own culture, economy and ecology.
The courses are widely beneficial to a range of people. They can bring positive outcomes for those who need and seek culturally appropriate sustainable change. The course can be taken regardless of background education.
We provide courses for the following:
Aid organisations
Consulting Companies
Community Groups
Government
Schools
Universities
Private Sector
Philanthropic organisations
Upcoming Permaculture Design Course 2009
2009 Courses Brochure
A full list of the upcoming Courses for 2009Fremantle Hawks Junior Football Club Fundraiser
Family and supporters
Introduction to Permaculture Design to Create a Food Garden System
Saturday 18th April 2009 8.30am to 4.30pm
Venue Environmental Technology Centre Murdoch University
Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Winter Warmer Course
Monday 15th June 2009 to Saturday 27th June 2009 (12 days)
Venue Environmental Technology Centre Murdoch University
Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Spring Come Alive Course
Monday 7th September to 19th September 2009 (12 days)
Venue Environmental Technology Centre Murdoch University
Permaculture Introduction & Practical Hands On
Get your hands dirty & feel the earth course
Monday 21st September to Friday 25th 2009 (5 days)
Venue Environmental Technology Centre Murdoch University
Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Cross culture learning & experience west Africa Ghana (12 days)
Monday 10th August to Saturday 22nd August 2009
Venue Techiman Ghana
Permaculture Design Certificate Course
The friendly Philippines
Monday 30th November 2009 to 12th December 2009(12 days)
Venue Cebu Philippines
First Permaculture Course for 2010
Goa India (details coming)
Download Brochure
The Brochure can be downloaded and printed from here.
Fire and Water in the Landscape Camp
Do you want to be prepared for the upcoming “dreaded” fire season?This is an open invitation to all who would like to join us as a PDC certificate is not required.
Limit of 10 people per camp so don’t delay if you are interested in attending.
Learn hands on from 3 of Australia’s best.
The combined knowledge of Lisa & Bill Mollison and Greg Knibbs will supply you with invaluable information on Fire & Water in the Landscape.
Hard work is involved but the fun is assured, so come and visit with us this December for a 5 day camp that you won’t forget.
For your convenience we have arranged two camps.
Choose the camp date that suits you.
Wednesday, December 2 to Sunday, December 6, 2009
OR
Thursday, December 10 to Monday, December 14, 2009
Please view the flyer and registration forms below for more details.
Fire-Water Camp
Registration Form
Winter Warmer - Permaculture Design Certificate Course 2009
15th June to 27th June 2009Environmental Technology Centre, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Graduate with Accredited Permaculture Design Certificate
$995 (inc Snacks, Lunch)
Early registration discount of $99 applies 30days before the course begins.
The Permaculture Design Certificate course is the internationally recognized seventy-two (72 hr) course resulting in a Permaculture Design Certificate and is a prerequisite for the Diploma in Permaculture Design.
Details:
All of the course details are available in the following document you can download to view or print.
Brochure/Registration Form
The Brochure and Registration form for the Course can be downloaded here.
This form must be completed for each applicant.
GHANA - Permaculture Design Certificate Course 2009
10th August to 22nd August2 Week Course (excluding Sunday)
Jo - Chris - Ma Hotel, Techiman
Graduate with Accredited Permaculture Design Certificate
$905(GHS) or $995(AUD) or $650(USD) or $510(EUR) (inc Snacks, Lunch)
Details:
Come to Ghana get to know the people and culture share in this 12 day Permaculture course. Visit local permaculture sites and see what the members from the Ghana Permaculture Network have been doing.
Take part in helping to design the proposed, Permaculture Demonstration Farm & Training Center, part of course fees will help raise much needed funds to continue on the work that Greg & Paul are undertaking.
We are hoping to attract at least 30 foreigners to come and do this PDC. We also hope some of the larger corporations operating in Ghana, or others will support the PDC by sponsoring local community members to attend the course. We already have 25 people active in the local permaculture network who will attend the PDC free. By supporting or attending this PDC, you will support positive world change and help build lasting friendships.
Fees:
Payments for this Course must be made by the 31st of July 2009
The Full Permaculture Design Course Costs: $905(GHS) or $995(AUD) or $650(USD) or $510(EUR)
Payments from outside Ghana can be paid here:
Bank: International Permaculture Pty Ltd
BSB: 016-307
AC#: 2594-88322
Cheque/Money Order Post here:
POBox 501, South Fremantle
6161, W.A., Australia
Payments from within Ghana can be paid here or Contact Paul Yeboah for other options:
Bank: Agriculture Development Bank
AC#: 7061500055348
AC Name: Permaculture Network
Branch: Techiman
or Contact Paul Yeboah
PO.BOXTM 390
TECHIMAN-B/A, GHANA-W/A
0243 702 596 (Mobile)
+233 243 702 596 (Int. Mobile)
Brochure
The Brochure for the Course can be downloaded here.
Registration Form
The Registration Form for the Course can be downloaded here.
Spring Comes Alive - Permaculture Design Certificate Course 2009
7th September to 19th September 2009Environmental Technology Centre, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Graduate with Accredited Permaculture Design Certificate
$995 (inc Snacks, Lunch)
Early registration discount of $99 applies 30days before the course begins.
The Permaculture Design Certificate course is the internationally recognized seventy-two (72 hr) course resulting in a Permaculture Design Certificate and is a prerequisite for the Diploma in Permaculture Design.
Details:
All of the course details are available in the following document you can download to view or print.
Brochure/Registration Form
The Brochure and Registration form for the Course can be downloaded here.
This form must be completed for each applicant.
Permaculture Introduction And Hands On Course 2009
21st September to 25th September 2009Environmental Technology Centre, Murdoch University, Western Australia
Get Your Hands Dirty and Feel The Earth.
$495 (inc Snacks, Lunch)
Early registration discount of $70 applies 30days before the course begins.
Come along and learn how to design and lay down a food garden.
Details:
All of the course details are available in the following document you can download to view or print.
Brochure/Registration Form
The Brochure and Registration form for the Course can be downloaded here.
This form must be completed for each applicant.
Recent Permaculture Design Course
Tasmania - Permaculture Practical Certificate Course 2009
12th January to 24th January 2009Held at Sisters Creek, North West Tasmania
Charged at $1750 per person for the Certificate Course
Prerequisite requirement is completion of a Permaculture Design Course
16 Places are available only
Early registration discount of $250 before December 19th
This is the Permaculture Boot Camp for those already attained a Design Certificate.
We'll put you to the test while you learn from the best!
This is the next step in putting your permaculture deisgn knowledge into practice.
You are welcome to camp on-site and join in meals as you wish.
See the below forms to register and contact for more details.
Details:
All of the course content and details is available in the following documents you can download to view or print.
Flyer
The Flyer for the Course can be downloaded here.
Registration Forms
The Registration Forms for the Course can be downloaded here.
These forms must be completed for each applicant.
Melbourne - Permaculture Design Certificate Course 2008
22nd September to 4th October2 Week Course (excluding Sunday Sep 22nd)
Melbourne University's Trinity College
Buzzard Theatre - Burge, Parkville, Victoria
Graduate with Accredited Permaculture Design Certificate
$1750 (early enrolling discounts available) (inc Morning/Afternoon Tea)
Details:
All of the course content and details is available in the following documents you can download to view or print.
Brochure
The Brochure for the Course can be downloaded here.
Registration Form
The Registration Form for the Course can be downloaded here.
Course Costings
A Detailed Listing of costings and discounts can be downloaded here.
Course Poster
The Poster for the September Course can be downloaded here.
GHANA - Permaculture Design Certificate Course 2008
26th May to 7th June2 Week Course (excluding Sunday)
New Apostle Church, Techiman
Graduate with Accredited Permaculture Design Certificate
$350 Ghana Cedis (inc Snacks, Lunch)
Details:
A Permaculture Design Certificate Course covering all aspects from the Permaculture Design Manual.
All Graduating Students receive a Permaculture Design Certificate from the Permaculture Institute.
Notebook and Handouts Provided.
Full 2 Week Course excluding Sunday June 1st (free day)
Day Starts 8:30am to 5pm finish, Lunch and Snacks will be provided.
Morning Tea 10:30am to 11:00am Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm Afternoon Tea 3:00pm-3:30pm
Students need to find their own accommodation if required.
Student Places are strictly limited so register early.
Fees:
Payments for this Course must be made by the 12th of May 2008
The Full Permaculture Design Course Costs $360(USD) or $350 Ghana Cedis(GHS)
Payments can be made into this account:
Bank: Agriculture Development Bank
AC#: 7061500055348
AC Name: Permaculture Network
Branch: Techiman
or Contact Paul Yeboah for other options
PO.BOXTM 390
TECHIMAN-B/A, GHANA-W/A
0243 702 596 (Mobile)
+233 243 702 596 (Int. Mobile)
Brochure
The Brochure for the Course can be downloaded here.
Registration Form
The Registration Form for the Course can be downloaded here.
Accredited Permaculture Design Courses
International Permaculture Services offers a 72-hour Design Course in Permaculture; as a two-week course.
The company’s Permaculture Design Certificate Course is accredited with the Permaculture Institute of Australia and is fully supported by the founder of the permaculture movement, Dr Bill Mollison. In addition Greg Knibbs is a registered teacher with the institute.
Course Contents
The Permaculture Design Course is based upon the Permaculture Design Manual by Bill Mollison and covers all aspects of permaculture tailored to the climate and environment of its locality.
The course covers the theory and practice for the following topics:
- Introduction to Permaculture
- Permaculture and Principles
- Zone and Sector Analysis
- Ecology and Principles of Thermodynamics and Cycles
- Pattern in Design
- Pattern in Nature
- Classical Landscape Profiles
- Climate
- Designing Against Disaster
- Soil
- Water
- House Design
- Appropriate Technology
- Plants and Plant Propogation
- Forest and Trees
- Wind Breaker
- Home Garden Design (Zone 1)
- Composting
- Recycling
- Poultry, Pig, Forage System (Zone 2)
- Food Forest Orchard (Zone 2)
- Aquaculture
- Main Crops and Animals (Zone 3)
- Intercropping and Green Manure (Zone 3)
- Animals in General (Zone 3)
- Weeds and Pest
- Tree Plant Stacking and Succession (Zone 4)
- Natural Forest and Regeneration (Zone 5)
- Urban Design and Strategies
- Village Development and Bioregion
- Money and Finance
- Community Land Access
- Community Economics
- Ethical Investment
- The Permaculture Community
Courses by Request
International Permaculture Services also offers Custom Courses for any people/organisations/companies unable to utilise announced Courses. These courses can be tailored to any needs and can be targetted at any number of particular fields whcih may be of most interest to those studying.
Who would benefit from a course?
The course is for anyone any where in the world.Those who need and seek culturually appropriate sustainable change for themselves or community.
The course can be taken regardless of background education.
We provide courses for the following:
- Mining Companies
- Aid Organisations
- Consulting Companies
- Community Groups
- Government
- Schools
- Universities
- Private Sector
- Philanthropist Organisations
Course Details
Permaculture Design Courses can be tailored to your needs. Topics or Fields courses can be run on are:- Sustainable Landscape Design
- Erosion Control, Flood Prevention
- Water Harvesting
- Farm Design Rehabilitation
- Urban Design
- Agroforestry - Short/Long Term Timber Harvesting
- Organic Food Growing
- Shelterbelt and Wind Breaks
- Landscape renovation or Retrofit
- Environmental Maintenance
- Introduction Courses for Sustainability
