Dynamic Learning
The learning style is dynamic, interactive and practical with access to the permaculture-in-action projects and systems at Djanbung Gardens, Jarlanbah Permaculture Hamlet and the unique village of Nimbin.

Bridge theory and practice as you live, learn and explore this creative environment and experience first-hand ecological building, productive gardens and forest ecosystems, integrated poultry, biological sewage and greywater treatment, intricate water catchment management and aquaculture, eco-village and community development projects, alternative technology and energy systems and a pilgrimage to the ancient world heritage rainforest of Nightcap National Park.

Permaculture Design Course - certificate of completion
This course includes the 72 hour curriculum of the Permaculture Institute and on completion you will receive the Permaculture Design Course Certificate of Completion.

Successful completion of a PDC is a prerequisite for becoming a full member of Permaculture International Ltd, for attending Permaculture Designer's conferences, convergences and gatherings, and is The Permaculture Institute's minimum requirement for using the name Permaculture in design, consulting and educational work. Completion of a PDC is an essential pre-requisite for anyone wishing to register as a trainer and assesor of APT.

EARTHWISE PDC at Djanbung...
The Earthwise PDC at Djanbung Gardens covers the international curricullum, addressing all major climatic zones and attracts participants from all over Australia and overseas, creating a diverse and stimutating social atmosphere of like-minded people.

You receive a copy of Permaculture Education’s PDC Handbook with over 120 pages of notes and resource information prepared by Robyn Francis, to reduce the stress of note-taking & provide you with a valuable information resource for future reference.

Topics include
• Patterns and processes in nature and human culture & application to design for sustainability
• Soil ecology, improvement and management, natural nutrients, mulches and compost
• Water management planning, collection, storage and conservation, earthworks and aquaculture
• Forest ecosystems and design of forests for food, forage, fibre, structural materials, habitat, conservation, wildlife, tree-cropping and farm forestry
• Food producing systems for home gardens and small holdings through to broad acre farmlands
• Integrated free-range and animal forage systems
• Design to reduce vulnerability to fire, drought and natural disasters
• Integrated pest & weed control
• Appropriate energy and resource conserving technologies and design, renewable energy systems, and passive solar house design
• Bioregional & community development strategies, urban renewal, eco-village design, community economics, legal structures, community gardens and city farms

Course Details
Course duration: 90 hours
The PDC is a 2-3 week intensive programme over 14-15 days from 9am-5.30pm with some evening sessions.
First day starts 10am.

Prerequisites: Participants are expected to be familiar with basic permaculture principles.
It is advisable to read 'Intoduction to Permaculture' by Bill Mollison & Reny Slay.

Registration Fee:
AUS $990/$850(conc) 2-3week Intensive PDC
includes all tuition & course activities, course handbook, lunches and some evening meals
- send a $100 deposit with your registration form. (Prices do not include GST)
Low income students can apply to do voluntary work for a course fee concession (up to 20%)

Tutors:
Robyn Francis and guest tutors who may include Janelle Schafer, Peter Hardwick, Peter Gould and other resource people. .

For the PDC you will need:
Pens, pencils, rubber, colour pens/textas, ruler, lecture pad, clip board, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen & wet weather gear