AHC33822 Certificate III in Permaculture
Design thriving ecosystems for a sustainable future
If you're passionate about creating sustainable landscapes, growing food forests, and working with nature to regenerate the environment, this course is for you. Learn the skills to design and cultivate productive ecosystems that support biodiversity and food security.
Overview
Campus Denmark
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On Campus
This course is designed for those who are passionate about sustainability and regenerative design. Throughout the course, you'll explore the foundational principles of permaculture, focusing on the selection and propagation of plants that form the backbone of sustainable food systems. Learn how to create productive food forests, integrating a diverse range of species to mimic natural ecosystems and enhance soil health, biodiversity, and food security.
The course covers key areas such as plant propagation, soil management, water conservation, and system design, all aimed at equipping you with practical skills to create resilient, self-sustaining landscapes. Whether you're aiming to apply permaculture principles in your own garden, start a community food project, or pursue a career in sustainable agriculture, this course will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on experience to achieve your goals.
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,242.50 + Resource fee $440.20 )
(Tuition fee* $669.29 + Resource fee $440.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCPER322 | Communicate permaculture system principles to stakeholders |
| AHCPER324 | Establish a permaculture system |
| AHCPER332 | Maintain integrated plant and animal systems |
| AHCPER335 | Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems |
| AHCPER414 | Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems |
| AHCWRK322 | Conduct site inspections |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCBIO303 | Apply biosecurity measures |
| AHCECR301 | Maintain native ecosystem areas |
| AHCPER323 | Use the characteristics of plant resilience in a permaculture system |
| AHCPER325 | Mitigate plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system |
| AHCPER326 | Install and maintain permaculture water management systems |
| AHCPER329 | Coordinate preparation and storage of produce from a permaculture system |
| AHCPER330 | Coordinate community projects |
| AHCPER331 | Coordinate propagation activities for a permaculture system |
| AHCPER336 | Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system |