72hr Permaculture Design Course (PDC) FAQ
Happy Toes Permaculture Project, Groot Marico, North West Province is hosting a 72hr Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
PDC Schedule
Sunday 27 November 2016 – Thursday 8 December 2016
Sun 19 February 2017 – Thursday 2 March 2017
Sunday 19 March 2017 – Thursday 30 March 2017
Module Information
Module 1
Introduction to Permaculture
Ethics and Principles , Design, Pattern Understanding
Module 2
Climate and Elements
Climatic Factors, Water management, Soil Management
Module 3
Earthworks and Natural Building
Buildings and Structure, Design for Catastrophe, Settlement Design
Module 4
Trees, Seed and Nursery Management
Garden Strategies: Garden Beds, Garden Plans, Human and Animal Nutrition, Wind, Light, Rain, Transpiration; Types of forest,
Seed and Nurseries, Seed saving, Establishment of Forests
Module 5
Livestock Tractors & Aquaculture
Aquaculture, Mariculture, Livestock Management, Wildlife Management,
Pest Control
Module 6
Appropriate Technology – Energy Conservation
Waste Disposal and Recycling, Hydraulic Systems, Biothermal Systems, Solar Powered Devices
Wind Powered Devices, Domestic, Design for Catastrophe, Settlement Design
Module 7
Alternative Economy and LETS; Human and Animal nutrition (Harvesting, processing)
Recycling in the Community, The Informal Economy, The Formal Economy
Business setup (plant nursery, market garden, products, training courses)
Module 8
Producing a design & Peer Review / Assessment/ Certification
Revision
Site design
Media and communications
Site development
Education
Administration
Trusteeship
System establishment and implementation
Manufacturing
Community development
Finance
Research
Peer Review (Assessment)
Analysis of design
Receiving certification
Payment Options
(including meals, excluding accommodation)
Full 8 Module payment (PDC) R8000.00 (R4800 for PDC starting 27 November
Banking Details:
JH Viljoen
FNB Current acc: 62283923756
Scottburgh Branch: 250655
Accommodation Options
Happy Toes Rustic Accommodation or Wonderfontien Backpackers
Limited space, booking essential
Wendy house R60/ppn /Camping R50/ppn/Own Tent R40 ppn options
Jeannine 0733193713
or 0793493661
jeannine@happytoes.co.za
http://www.happytoes.co.za
Botshabelo Guest House
R200 ppn
(walking distance from Happy Toes)
Ria 0825861570
Louis 0813233921
botshabeloguesthouse@gmail.com
http://www.botshabeloguesthouse.co.za
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Things To Bring :
Torch !
Hat !
Towel
Gumboots
Gardening/work clothes (long sleeve lightweight is best)
Swimming costume
Cool clothes & Warm clothes (Its hot here & nights can get chilly)
Our cold months -1 are from May to August so please come very prepared if you are coming over this time.
Sleeping bag – warm one if winter.
Biodegradable toothpaste, soaps, shampoo, mosquito or sun cream
(We have soap and washing liquid available at R5.00 per piece)
Best cellphone network is Vodacom
Charger for your cell Phone & laptop if needed.
A hard drive for information is a good idea
Google, architectural or topographical map for area you wish to design. (optional)
Pens, Kokis, Pencils, Ruler, Eraser, Notebook, A3 Blank Paper, A3 Tracing Paper, coloured paper.
