Homesteading Lifestyle

Open yourself up to the joys of homesteading, which will welcome a completely new way of life.

You’ll embark on a transforming journey filled with appropriate knowledge in the Homesteading Diploma Course, giving you a taste of life on a homestead. You'll learn about how to raise livestock, cultivate several sources of revenue, produce cheese, and more.

Students will learn the fundamental concepts needed to launch their tiny homesteads in Homesteading Lifestyle. We'll talk about container gardens, composting, keeping chickens in the backyard, and planting for native bees. You can build a more self-sufficient lifestyle and live more sustainably no matter what size room you have with a bit of creativity and initiative!

An introduction to homesteading is given at the start of the course. We'll examine what it is in detail as well as all the wonderful advantages this way of life has to offer. Additionally, we'll provide you with some homesteading tasks, ideas, and potentials.

Land and planning will be investigated. We'll go over everything from homesteading in an apartment to using your own garden to locating and purchasing acreage. We'll also examine the UK's procedure for obtaining planning authorisation.

The study of planting food goes in-depth in the course. We'll talk about creating and planning your planting, the foods you can grow, trees, and trimming. We'll discuss the many bed kinds and how to put them up, as well as how to understand and improve your soil and use natural fertilisers and pesticides. Additionally, we provide growing instructions for certain fruits, herbs, and vegetables.

We'll discuss maintaining pets, such as chickens, goats, cows, and bees, as well as some general things to keep in mind.

Learning Outcomes

• Discover more about homesteading
• Study homestead gardening
• Study Garden Planning: How to Get Started.
• Discover gardening.
• Study Planting Foods.
• Understanding Animal Care: Part 1
• Learn how to make and preserve food on a farm.
• Discover more about rural crafts
• Find information about Farm Activities
• Understand energy

The course is designed to increase your employability and equip you with everything you need to be a success. Enrol on the Homesteading Lifestyle now and start learning instantly!

What You Get Out Of Studying With Janets

• Free PDF certificate upon successful completion of the course
• Full one-year access to course materials
• Instant assessment results
• Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday
• Study the course at your own pace
• Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
• Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the training
• Study at your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device
• Improve your chance of gaining valuable skills and better earning potential by completing course

The course is delivered through Janets’ online learning platform. Access the Homesteading Lifestyle content from any internet-enabled device whenever or wherever you want to. The course has no formal teaching deadlines, meaning you are free to complete the course at your own pace.

Homesteading Lifestyle Course Curriculum:

Module 01: Understanding Homesteading

• Homesteading
• Benefits of Homesteading
• Urban Homesteading Vs. Rural Homesteading
• Homesteading and Permaculture
• Homesteading - A social, economic and lifestyle choice

Module 02: Homestead Gardening

• Types of Homestead Gardening
• Rooftop Gardening
• Backyard Gardening
• Square Foot Gardening
• Container Gardening
• Vertical Gardening
• Choosing Plants for Homesteading

Module 03: Garden Planning- Getting Started

• Basic Plant Requirements
• Selecting Site for Garden
• Improving Your Soil

Module 04: Gardening

• Trees
• Organic Gardening
• Vegetable Gardening
• Flower Gardening

Module 05: Planting Foods

• Fruit Growing Guide
• Herb Growing Guide

Module 06: Keeping Animals-Part1

• Chickens
• Ducks
• Turkeys

Module 07: Keeping Animals- Part2

• Beekeeping
• Goats
• Sheep

Module 08: Homestead Food Making and Preservation

• Cheese
• Homemade Bread
• Organic Eggs
• Homemade Yogurt
• Preserving Food
• Canning
• Freezing
• Dehydrating and Drying
• Salt Preservation

Module 09: Homestead Crafts

• Pottery
• Basic Vase or Urn
• Embellishing Your Clay Models
• Wheel-working and Firing Pottery
• Tying Knots

Module 10: Homestead Activities

• Handmade Candles
• Making Your Own Soap
• Knitting

Module 11: Energy

• Living Off-Grid
• Generator
• Battery Selection
• Solar
• Wind

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course.

Certification

All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the course certificate, which will be delivered by post for £9.99.

• Beginner Gardeners
• Beginner Homesteaders
• Sustainable Living Enthusiasts

The Homesteading Lifestyle is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements. To study the course, all your need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of English, numeracy, and IT skills. You must also be over the age of 16.

After successfully completing this course, you can develop your confidence and pursue possibilities such as;

• Online influencer
• Farmworker
• Park ranger
• Firefighter
• Trekking guide
• Campsite support staff
• Rafting guide
• Forestry work

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