PDC 2013 PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE STARTS TOMORROW
On October 18 the second Permaculture Design Course (PDC 2013) will begin, organized by Arboretum Marbella. This course consists of 104 hours of intensive training which results in an internationally recognized qualification.
The course is both theoretical and practical and consists of 8 modules that will cover all issues related to permaculture as a design tool for systems and sustainable human settlements. The course is designed according to international standards and taught by five exceptional educators with a huge amount of knowledge and experience in this field. The course can be taken by anyone with an interest in helping with the transition to societies and lifestyles which are more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Alejandro Cesar Orioli, Organizer of PDC 2013 and Director of Arboretum Marbella explains; “By participating in the PDC 2013 course you will get spiritual nourishment, intellectual stimulation and practical tools to deal with the socio-ecological challenges we face and it will open your mind to another way to view the world we live in and see how you can be part of a brighter future for society and our planet.”
The course will equip participants with knowledge and skills to develop a design that offers simple and elegant solutions taken from nature, is low energy and highly efficient. Students will learn how to collaborate with others, develop decision-making abilities and be empowered to be able to confidently create a Permaculture design plan.
Upon completion of the course all participants with receive a certificate of participation and an internationally recognized qualification as a Permaculture professional.
Key Course Information
Location: Albergue Juvenil Marbella and Arboretum Marbella
Course Length: Intensive 10 days/80 hours (8 hours over 72 set by international standards) and optionally 24 hours of practical training.
Date: 18th -27th October compulsory course / 28th – 30th October 30 optional hours of practical training
Times: From 10.00-14.00 and 16.00-20.00 daily
Language: Spanish
Facilitator: Alejandro C. Orioli, Director Arboretum Marbella, expert in Permaculture and Chemistry graduate. The remaining educators will be other permaculture graduates, all with over 20 years of experience covering their specialist subjects.
More info – www.arboretummarbella.org/pdc