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