The Certificate covers (but is not limited to) mud-brick building, growing fruit and vegetables, herbs, and other crops organically, raising poultry, sheep, and goats, nutrition and creating a balanced diet, alternative energy supplies, permaculture, and sustainable agriculture.
The one thing that all fans of self-sufficiency share in common is a desire to reduce reliance on goods and services supplied by others.
In reality, we will never be totally independent for one reason: it is in our nature to be social, and we all need to interact with other humans in order to be psychologically fulfilled.
COURSE STRUCTURE
To be awarded the Advanced Certificate, you must successfully complete all assignments and pass examinations in each of the four modules as follows (click on the module names for more individual outlines):
Compulsory Modules
Elective Modules
Any two (2) of the following electives: