Self Sufficiency Courses

If you dream of starting your own organic farm this course can help you get there. Gain skills in organic farming and pick from a range of electives to focus in on your area of interest.    

If you dream of starting your own organic farm this course can help you get there. Gain skills in organic farming and pick from a range of electives to focus in on your area of interest.    

Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources. Alternative Energy covers the basics of electricity, how to generate electricity from renewable resources, how to store energy, non-electrical systems, energy consumption and conservation. With the International Government initiatives regarding the pricing of carbon pollution emissions set […]

Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources. Alternative Energy covers the basics of electricity, how to generate electricity from renewable resources, how to store energy, non-electrical systems, energy consumption and conservation. With the International Government initiatives regarding the pricing of carbon pollution emissions set […]

Learn about identifying, growing and using Australian Indigenous Plants for Food. There are many Australian plants that are edible, and even some that are in very high demand as foods throughout the world.  This course focuses on the cultivation of Australian bush foods and is suitable for anyone wanting to grow these plants commercially or […]

Learn about identifying, growing and using Australian Indigenous Plants for Food. There are many Australian plants that are edible, and even some that are in very high demand as foods throughout the world.  This course focuses on the cultivation of Australian bush foods and is suitable for anyone wanting to grow these plants commercially or […]

Learn to identify and grow a wide range of edible nuts Learn from professional university trained horticulturists with decades of industry experience Build networks within industry and discover opportunities for commercial production or self sufficiency With increased pressure on food supply & the environment, opportunities for food production experts are set to expand in the future -Now is […]

Learn to identify and grow a wide range of edible nuts Learn from professional university trained horticulturists with decades of industry experience Build networks within industry and discover opportunities for commercial production or self sufficiency With increased pressure on food supply & the environment, opportunities for food production experts are set to expand in the future -Now is […]

What to expect: More than helping students understand the fermentation and winemaking process that goes into making wine, this course will help you understand the global wine markets, this course delves into different types of wines as well as fortified wine products such as liquors and ports. If you want to start your career as […]

What to expect: More than helping students understand the fermentation and winemaking process that goes into making wine, this course will help you understand the global wine markets, this course delves into different types of wines as well as fortified wine products such as liquors and ports. If you want to start your career as […]

What is Organic Farming?  Organic farming is an agricultural method that reduces or elimiates reliance on the use of chemicals.  Specifically it relies on techniques such as crop rotations, composting, soil improvement, green manuring and pest control strategies. Organic produce is increasing in popularity due to concerns of chemical residues on food for consumption and […]

What is Organic Farming?  Organic farming is an agricultural method that reduces or elimiates reliance on the use of chemicals.  Specifically it relies on techniques such as crop rotations, composting, soil improvement, green manuring and pest control strategies. Organic produce is increasing in popularity due to concerns of chemical residues on food for consumption and […]

Minimize pest problems, and creating productive farms and healthy gardens without relying upon artificial chemicals – all that takes knowledge, and sometimes a little more hard work. Through this course you can lay a foundation in the skills needed to be an effective organic gardener or farmer. Course Aims: Explain the concepts and principles of […]

Minimize pest problems, and creating productive farms and healthy gardens without relying upon artificial chemicals – all that takes knowledge, and sometimes a little more hard work. Through this course you can lay a foundation in the skills needed to be an effective organic gardener or farmer. Course Aims: Explain the concepts and principles of […]

An Introduction to Permaculture. Course Aims: Discuss the nature and scope of Permaculture. Apply an understanding of environmental systems to considerations given to how a Permaculture system is designed. Describe soils and the impact their characteristics have upon natural and man made environments. Explain the application of this knowledge to Permaculture. Describe characteristics of climate […]

An Introduction to Permaculture. Course Aims: Discuss the nature and scope of Permaculture. Apply an understanding of environmental systems to considerations given to how a Permaculture system is designed. Describe soils and the impact their characteristics have upon natural and man made environments. Explain the application of this knowledge to Permaculture. Describe characteristics of climate […]

Permaculture is a design philiosophy that enables sustainable living.  The word Permaculture was coined by Bill Mollison & Dave Holmgren in the 1970’s.  It is an abbreviation of the works “Permanent Agriculture”. Permaculture holds three central tennants: Care of the Earth Care of People Return of any surplus A permaculture system is a unique landscape […]

Permaculture is a design philiosophy that enables sustainable living.  The word Permaculture was coined by Bill Mollison & Dave Holmgren in the 1970’s.  It is an abbreviation of the works “Permanent Agriculture”. Permaculture holds three central tennants: Care of the Earth Care of People Return of any surplus A permaculture system is a unique landscape […]