Course Units

The following Units comprise the Ruskin Mill Biodynamic Training programme.

Although the programme integrates therapeutic education and human development into a biodynamic training, the units and associated content are heavily weighted towards Biodynamic Agriculture. Additionally, Steiner’s Agricultural Lectures are woven throughout the programme.

UNIT NO		UNIT NAME	Guided Learning Hours	Total Qualification Time (hours)		Credit Value
GROUP 1 ACCREDITED UNITS (MANDATORY)
1	Prepare and present a Genius Loci audit of a holding		18	30	3
2	Apply the principals of Biodynamic soil science		18	30	3
3	Understanding plants from a biodynamic perspective		18	30	3
4	Understanding animals from a biodynamic perspective		18	30	3
5	Care and Husbandry of Farm Animals from a Biodynamic Perspective		18	40	4
6	Use Tools, Equipment and Machinery on a biodynamic farm		48	80	8
7	The Farm Organism, Biodiversity and Environmental Accountability		54	90	9
8	Monitor and Record Weather on a Biodynamic Holding		12	20	2
9	Produce and apply Biodynamic preparations		30	47	4
10	The impact of rhythms and forces on a biodynamic farm		18	30	3
11	The Therapeutic and Developmental Benefits of Practical Skills on a Biodynamic Holding		70	100	10
12	Food and Nutrition from a Biodynamic Perspective		18	30	3
13	Holistic Support and Care		18	30	3
14	Research project arising out of daily practice		24	40	4
GROUP 2 ACCREDITED UNITS (OPTIONAL – CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)
15	Leadership and management of an Animal husbandry Animal Husbandry in Biodynamic Practice		25	50	5
16	Leadership and management of Horticultural Production in Biodynamic Practice		25	50	5
GROUP 3 CUSTOM UNITS (NOT REGULATED BY OFQUAL)
Unit C1	Human Development				NA
Unit C2	Spiritual Science				NA
Unit C4	Water				NA
Unit C5	Biodynamic weed and pest control				NA