STEP 4. Complete The Student Acknowledgement and Agreement:

We agree that we will not photocopy or copy the course notes as provided by Permaculture Visions for the assistance in our study of Permaculture.
Where appropriate, we will ensure that Permaculture Visions is acknowledged as the source of the information.
When, as a graduate, we operate as Permaculture Designers we are free to use the Client Site Analysis Documents as our own and acknowledge that Permaculture Visions also uses these documents in their designs and offers them to assist student designers.
We understand that our homework notes may be shared as a positive example to other students. We acknowledge that the information provided by Permaculture Visions is provided in good faith and is only offered as a guide. We will seek professional advice on structures, water-ways, animal and community safety, local law, medical and veterinary problems where appropriate.

If you agree, please sign or write your name here:

Dated:          

STEP 5. Organise Your Payment

Amount Paid for Enrolment: by:

• Cheque or Postal Money Order:
  Bank or personal cheque made out to Permaculture Visions, OVERSEAS payments by bank cheque please.  
  money order made to Permaculture Visions.  
• Credit Card Payments can be made through Paypal, if you select this option we will send you a payment request through the paypal system. What if I don't have a credit card and cannot get access to one? We strongly suggest that you purchase a single-use card for online transactions from a bank.
•  Direct Deposit/Internet Transfer:- Made to `Leisure Coast Permaculture Visions’ The IMB [Illawarra Mutual Building Society] BSB 641800 Beneficiary details: Account No. 001504513 (The Illawarra Mutual Building Society 253-259 Crown St., Wollongong, NSW Australia 2500) OR if using your bank please advise SWIFT CODE: ASLLAU2C BSB 641800 Institution name IMB ltd Address: 253-259 Crown St Wollongong NSW 2500 Beneficiary details: Account No. 001504513
•  Work-Learn Exchange or Part Scholarship:- Scholarships are limited.  
  Lets transaction/offer in kind as agreed. Please contact us by email for guidance with submissions for Scholarships. If all your details are correct please press the Enrol Me button or press Reset to start again.
  

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  What Will Happen When I Press The 'Enrol Me' Button?

  1. Your enrolment details will be forwarded to our head office at PermacultureVisions.com
  2. You should get an automatic reply. If this button does not respond please email us immediately at info@permaculturevisions.com:
  or Fax this form to us at: +61 2 82087062 (from overseas) Fax 02 82087062 (within Australian)
  or Post to PermacultureVisions.com Cordeaux Rd Mt Kembla 2526 NSW Australia
  3. YOU GET TO START immediately: The automatic response will guide you to the first file.
  4. We send you a welcome letter containing an invoice or receipt, instructions and invitation to join the mailing group
  5. Passwords will be emailed on the next working day after we receive your payment for you to access following file downloads.

  What Do I Get When I Enrol? * Personalised complete course notes that cannot be purchased separately. The notes are available as free file downloads with permission for you to print a copy for your own personal use. Option to pay for book form, or on CD ROM, OR on the internet as ADOBE files (passwords are sent upon completed enrolment). * Loan (Australian Students only) or Recommendation of Related Videos and any specialist books required by you to pursue a topic in more depth. * CHOICE of Practical sessions and Homework Topics allowing you to pursue specialist interests. * Personalised Homework Support and feedback. * Lists of Suppliers; Support Network and contacts. * Flexibility in course time tabling - you set the timetable to complete the course. Some students have had maternity leave, or needed to slowly work through the course. Other Students have spent as little 4 weeks. * Licence to use our Design Material when practicing as a Permaculture Design Consultant. * MOST IMPORTANT - Formal Qualifications in Permaculture [PDC after your name] in designing and teaching. Your name will be registered with the Permaculture Institute. * Course Fees cover: Your comprehensive Course notes; all postage (ours - with the exception of overseas students), our Fax or Email to you; unlimited personalised feedback (for correspondence by mail); costs of meeting specific research requests and advice; Reasonable phone time for urgent queries is also supplied. There are no hidden costs. The only ongoing costs incurred should be postage and your stationary. Some students supply photos to their tutors - this is entirely optional. See the Course Overview. REFUND POLICY: Your fees are partial contribution to the cost of producing and maintaining the comprehensive course notes, and the demonstration site which helps illustrate the course notes. All funds are committed to promoting permaculture.  We rely heavily on volunteer staff. Once a student has received the course notes in full, no refund can be offered. Tuition is supplied free of charge.  Frequently Asked Questions: Q: When do I start? is there a set starting date? A:  There is no specified starting date, you start when you are ready and learn at your own pace, there is unlimited tutor support time and you can complete the courses as quickly as 2 weeks or as slowly as 2 years. Q: How long does the course take? What are the hours? A:  The Permaculture Design Course is a 72 hour course. You have unlimited time in which to do the course although we try to keep you studying regularly. You choose your hours and pace your learning. You send your tutor answers to the suggested homework tasks as you complete them and your tutor writes back with advise and support. This communication is via email or snail mail, you choose which one suits you best. Q: Is the course suitable for my country and climate? A: Students are encouraged to explore their local region, the fauna and the people, the soil and the natural resources.  There is course material from Australia, USA, from The Antarctic to tropics.  Many students have made contributions and their experience has been incorporated into the course material. You are also invited to joining our student mailing list which gives you access to other students and graduates online. Q: What if I find it hard to write about myself and imagine a permaculture system where I live? A:  Self directed learning may be a new experience, we have all the support and encouragement to get you started.  However, It is up to each student to make the best of this resource.  We are achieving the permaculture goal of working where it counts, working with committed students that are ready to make a change.  We encourage you to explore  your community, to link up with other groups and like-minded people, we sometimes get the chance to assist directly in linking students to permaculture associations and demonstration gardens.  Our resource is unique in that it gives the students a global perspective of permaculture, and has a diverse and interesting student population. We currently have students in 30 countries. Permaculture is a lifestyle, not just a philosophy. Wherever you are: you can practice permaculture. Learn more here about:  Permaculture Principles  how Permaculture Design is systems design based on nature Your Lifestyle System Design Check  more detail about  Design Course Topics Our Student profile  Fees and How to Enrol   is it time for personal growth? a Permaculture Design sketch a Permaculture Design Illustrated Our Demonstration site © Leisure Coast Permaculture Visions For more information, e-mail us at info@permaculturevisions.com