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[Robyn Francis <erda@nor.com.au>]

Apologies for typo....
Ecovilage & Sustainabile Communities Course is March 6-15

On 25/1/06 5:28 PM, "Robyn Francis" <erda@nor.com.au> wrote:

> The 2006 Program at Djanbung Gardens
> Permaculture Education Centre, NSW Australia
> offers a range of courses for developing advanced permaculture skills.
> 
> These short intensive and part-time courses are part of the APT (Accredited
> Permaculture Training) program at Djanbung Gardens in Certificates III & IV
> and Diploma of Permaculture. These courses are designed for those who have
> already completed a PDC
> http://www.permaculture.com.au/shortcses.html
> 
> March 2006 there will be a cluster of intensive short courses to launch the
> new training year:
>     Ecovillage & Sustainable Community Design,  March 6-15
>     Advanced Design Skills, March 16-17
>     Plants in Permaculture, March 20-22
> 
> Ecovillage & Sustainable Communities Design
> This course lays the foundation for APT diploma studies, providing a
> comprehensive introduction to 7 units in the Diploma of Permaculture (a
> total of 10 are required).  Completion of the units addressed in the course
> can be undertaken in several ways:
> -  full-time studies (Austudy eligible) 2-3 semester program of ongoing
> training, project work and workplace experience to complete the full diploma
> - part-time studies, following the course undertake further research and
> assessment projects in your local area with mentoring and assessment support
> to completed diploma requirements
> - RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) ­a) previous work and experience can
> be assessed and appropriate credits awarded towards relevant units in both
> full and part-time courses, complete units of competency through ongoing
> course work
> a) Full qualification RPL: assessment will take into account knowledge and
> skills gained through the course plus previous work and experience, and
> identify areas which require further project work or experience to attain
> competency prior to final RPL assessment.
> NB completion (or RPL) for APT Certificate IV core units is a prerequisite
> for Diploma studies
> Further info about this course:
> http://www.permaculture.com.au/ecovilagcse.html
> Further info about APT Diploma: http://www.permaculture.com.au/diploma.html
> 
> Advanced Design Skills
> Learn how to draw plans, drafting and graphic presentation skills for
> professional design, concept plans and detail drawing, develop a client
> brief and client communications ­ the skills learned in this course are
> essential for Cert IV in Pc and Diploma. This course is perfect for anyone
> who has completed a PDC and is interested in pursuing design and consulting
> work, and for existing Pc designers who need further skills training to draw
> and present their designs in a professional way.
> 
> Plants in Permaculture
> Introduction to botany, plant identification, vegetable families,
> propagation methods and exploration of the roles and functions of plants in
> permaculture systems. This course addresses basic botany and plant knowledge
> for Cert III (and Cert IV).  Also ideal for those who¹ve completed a PDC and
> want to fast-track their confidence and knowledge of plants.
> 
> Other part-time courses in 2006 include:
> 
> Growing Abundance: Organic Plant Production in Permaculture
> March 20 - Aug 28  (APT Cert III-IV)
> A comprehensive part-time course to gain knowledge and skills to plan and
> manage permaculture & organic plant based production systems including
> vegetables, herbs, spices, craft plants, fruit & nut trees, natives,
> bushfoods, aquatic plants, animal forage etc. Also covers harvest,
> post-harvest, storage, processing, preserving and crafting, garden & orchard
> design.
> Cost: Full 108 hr course discounted fee: $830/ $695
> NB these modules form part of the Full-time Cert III and Cert IV program
> http://www.permaculture.com.au/shortcses.html#Anchor-Plants-47857
> This part-time APT Cert III - 18 day Course (108 hours) Commences with 3-day
> Workshop (Mon, Tues, Wed, Mar 20-22) and continues 1-day per week over 3
> school terms. Classes: Tuesdays 9am-5pm
> This is part of the APT Cert III-IV training and includes all the following
> short course modules (NB each of these short courses modules can also be
> taken individually)
> € Plants in Permaculture
> € Organic Weed & Pest Management
> € Integrated Herb & Vegetable Production
> € Bushfoods & Restoration Ecology (C3-4)
> € Post Harvest - Storing & Preserving Crops
> € Food Forests & Orchards
> € Organic Small Crop Production
> € Organic Garden & Orchard Design
> The full Growing Abundance course addresses the skills and knowledge
> requirements for assessment of the following units of competency:
> PIL305A Co-ordinate a permaculture crop regulation program
> PIL306A Coordinate use of weedy plants in a permaculture system
> PIL313A Coordinate preparation and storage of permaculture products.
> PIL312A Plan organic garden and orchard systems
> RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
> NB Assessment and Issuance of a Statement of Competency will incur an
> additional fee
> 
> The above Growing Abundance short courses can also contribute to achieving
> additional units in Certificate III and some Certificate IV units, depending
> on the individual¹s experience and unit requirements. This training is
> highly recommended for people looking to do a Cert IV in Permaculture,
> either before or  concurrent with Cert IV studies
> 
> Full time Accredited Permaculture Training commences Feb 20, 2006
> Certificate III and IV, and Diploma of Permaculture
> Austudy eligible
> Contact us for details: robyn@permaculture.com.au
> or visit the website: www.permaculture.com.au
>