Certificate IV in Permaculture Course Code 30869QLD

2012 Dates:

Professional training for permaculture designers and community activists

• Farm and Garden Design
  Urban & Rural Systems
• Transition and energy descent planning
  Community Development Work
  Project Coordination
  Team Leadership

  Skills training includes:

• Drawing & drafting plans
  Client communications
  Costing and budget
  Systems management
  Facilitation skills
  Edible Landscaping
  Bushfoods & Restoration Ecology
  Community Development
  Operating a Seed Bank

The course balances theory practical, structured and self-directed learning.
Assessment is undertaken throughout the program through course activities and project work.
Non-competitive environment encourages cooperation & team work

 Certificate IV in Permaculture

Provides skills training in permaculture for supervising works on rural properties, working as project officers on community projects, and for permaculture designers and/or advisors. Client groups include those who have completed prior permaculture studies, those looking to be supervisors on labour market/community development programs including those based in indigenous communities. Outcomes include further training options, employment as a supervisor/project coordinator in permaculture, agriculture, horticulture or land management industries.

Career Opportunities

Career and employment opportunities include urban and rural property design and implementation supervision, permaculture and environmental information services, development and management of sustainable land-use systems, environmental management and community development programs, education and training in permaculture and environmental management, facilitation and coordination services, and eco-tourism enterprises and operations.
This qualification provides skills training for people involved in or wanting to establish an enterprise or small business including design and information service, organic cottage industry, organic production systems, CSA (Community Supported Agriculure), rural enterprises, market garden and organic horticulture, forestry, seed farming, and value-adding industries, or seeking employment as permaculture trainers, supervisors and project coordinators for rural properties, rural development programs, city farms, community gardens, labour market programs, landcare projects and community development work, including working with Indigenous communities and overseas development programs.  

Duration:  2 semesters (36 weeks) 20 hrs per week

Full Time Cert IV registration includes PDC and access to all Cert III and Cert IV training modules, short courses and workshops conducted at Djanbung Gardens in 2008.

Key Trainers: Robyn Francis and Janelle Schafer plus guest teachers and PCA staff.

Certificate IV Course Program with Permaculture College Australia Inc.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY covered in our Certificate IV program

This qualification requires completion of 12 units of competency; 5 core units plus 7 electives. Up to 3 units can come from Permaculture Cert III, Diploma or from other areas of the Rural Training Package

Elective Group
QLD124RES07B Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products
QLD124RES09B Manage a permaculture seed bank
AHCCCF408A Promote community programs
AHCCCF411A Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity

QLD843IPA03C Maintain integrated plant and animal systems

Plus 2 from the following (can only include maximum 1 of the units marked **)
QLD124COM10B Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development
QLD124DES02B Design a rural permaculture system
**QLD843IPA06B Use weedy plants in a permaculture system
**AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
**QLD125COM11B Facilitate participatory planning and learning activities

 Articulation: up to a total of 3 units of competency can come from Permaculture Cert III, Diploma or other areas of the Rural Training Package from prior training including Horticulture, Agriculture, and Conservation and Land Management, provided the units relate to permaculture practices.