This course has already started. Please click here to see more upcoming courses or browse online courses you can start at any time. Dates and times 25 Jan 14 More info The course will run on one weekend per month on the following dates: 25-26/01/14 22-23/02/14 22-23/03/14 26-27/04/14 24-25/05/14 14-15/05/14 Start time is 9:30 every day. Cost TBC - financial support for those on benefits Course summary This is the annual Nottingham Permaculture Design Certificate course. Course leaders Paul Paine & Joe Atkinson - plus guest teachers and apprentices - will lead you through the following topics: Context: What is Permaculture? Permaculture Ethics Ecological Principles Design Principles Design process frameworks, skills, methods & tools Climate & microclimates Understanding soil ecosystems Sustainable soil management Soil building strategies Intelligent water management Aquaculture Trees and their energy transactions Forest Gardens & Agroforestry Shelterbelts Guilds Green building & eco renovation Optimising domestic energy use Permaculture and the self Permaculture and community building Resilient economics ...and much, much more! The course will culminate in a group design exercise, where you'll have the chance to put your learning into practice. There will also be visits to several inspiring local projects to see permaculture in action.The course is certified by the Permaculture Association. Graduates will be eligible to apply for the Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. Paul Paine Joe Atkinson Apprentice teachers No apprentice teacher places available on this course Course type Permaculture Design Course Share this course Copied to clipboard