TRUE RESILIENCE AND INDEPENDENCE | THRIVE OFF YOUR PROPERTY OR HOMESTEAD
Explore this unique qualification with a view to living in or establishing a business in homesteading and self sufficiency.
The course develops skills in producing day to
day products using low cost, environmental friendly practices and to
lower food, energy and housing costs.
Some of what this certificate level qualification covers:
- 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.
It can be a life changing and liberating experience to learn how to provide for your own needs and the needs of your family.
Many of the tutors in this course have shown, through their own lives, that it is possible to grow your own food, produce your own energy and make many of the things you need in your day to day living.
When you study Self Sufficiency through ACS you are learning from people who are both academically trained (in things like farming) and who are applying aspects of self sufficiency to their own daily lives.
Modules
Note that each module in the Certificate In Homesteading & Self Sufficiency is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
What is covered in the core modules?
CORE MODULES:
Self Sufficiency I (10 lessons)
- Develop your understanding of self sufficiency, food and nutrition, and making the right decisions about changes in lifestyle.
- Learn a range of practical things such as mud brick building, making crafts, growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other crops.
- Also learn about extending the life of clothing, conserving energy, recycling, simple home medical care and first aid, and more practical applications.
Self Sufficiency II (10 lessons)
- Learn about self sufficient with your food - how to balance your diet, as well as how to produce, process, store, and use different types of food (berries, nuts, milk, cheese, eggs, bread making, preserves, & dried food).
- Polish up tecniques in cooking, freezing, drying, bottling, making bread.
- Planning a vegetable garden to give produce all year round and more.
ELECTIVE MODULES - CHOOSE 4 MODULES OF INTEREST TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE
You are encouraged to review the modules in the list by clicking on the link to each.
If you are interested in a topic that isn't listed, you can exchange a module here for another that is more closely aligned with your intentions and learning goals.
Why this course!
Studying self-sufficient living teaches how to design systems that sustain life from the land itself, increasing resilience, lowering costs, protecting the environment, and strengthening personal independence.
BEFORE COURSE COMPLETION YOU WILL...
- Apply the knowledge you have gained from your extensive studies to better your lifestyle.
- Start a business to physically help others to do the same.
- Start a consultancy to show others the way to a sustainable and more natural way of life.
WHY ACS IS YOUR LEARNING PROVIDER
Student First – Our tutors and support team are available 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year by phone or email.
Proven Learning – With 45+ years in distance education, we know how people learn best from home. Our courses are built from real experience to maximise understanding.
Always Improving – Courses are continually updated using student feedback to keep learning relevant and effective.
More Choice – Flexible study paths and a wide range of subjects help you build skills that stand out in the real world.
No Shortcuts – Real learning takes time. Our courses focus on deep understanding and long-term retention, not quick exams.
Real-World Skills – Success requires more than facts. We help you develop problem-solving, communication, industry awareness, and professional mindset.
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