Writtle University College and ARU have merged. Writtle’s full range of college, degree, postgraduate and short courses will still be delivered on the Writtle campus. See our guide to finding Writtle information on this site.

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Short courses and CPD

We offer a range of short courses, from certified training for health and social care professionals, to craft and hobby courses, and accredited programmes that support technical skills. Disover the benefits of studying with ARU.

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Course features: Learn to use bench-mounted and hand-held electrical abrasive wheels in this half day course.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn to use, or supervise the use of, bench-mounted, hand-held electrical and engine driven abrasive wheels in this one day integrated training and assessment programme. It is approved by Lantra Awards.

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Course features: Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out aerial tree rigging in line with current legislation. This Level 3 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

Study in:: Writtle
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Course features: Get advice on managing an allotment or larger garden, and growing a range of fruit, vegetables and herbs, with our one-day course at Writtle College.

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Course features: Explore the area of animal behaviour and training, and apply your knowledge to practical animal handling and training across a range of species. Study with the Pet Behaviour Academy at Writtle College.

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Course features: You can develop or rediscover a love of drawing and how it can positively impact your wellbeing in this art course within our beautiful grounds and greenhouse.

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Course features: Learn the essential knowledge and skills required to help prepare your horse for a show.

Study in:: Writtle
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Course features: Learn about the basics of bees and bee keeping, with our half-day course at Writtle College.

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Course features: Examinations from the BHS Equine Excellence Pathway from The British Horse Society can be taken with us.

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Course features: The Ride Safe Silver Challenge Award is required to be completed as part of the BHS Stage 1 Ride. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.

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Course features: Learn the basic principles of horse care and how to safely and efficiently undertake daily tasks in this thirteen-week integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.

Study in:: Writtle
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Course features: Learn to prepare and lunge a horse for exercise in this three hour integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.

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Course features: Gain the skills to work as an assistant groom on a stable yard with this British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 award. Study over 12 weeks at Writtle College.

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Course features: Connect with nature to improve your mental and physical wellbeing in this course which is designed to give an understanding of biophilic design.

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Course features: Gain valuable skills in basic bricklaying techniques. This practical. one-day course covers topics including setting out and constructing a simple corner, and laying bricks in a line.

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Course features: Learn to operate and maintain brushcutters and trimmers for work in this one day City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award training and assessment programme.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn to operate brushcutters and trimmers for work in this two day integrated training and assessment programme, which is approved by Lantra Awards.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn to safely operate and maintain brushcutters and trimmers for work in this one day integrated training and assessment programme, which is approved by Lantra Awards.

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Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn some basic skills at this four hour caregiver and child workshop.

Study in:: Writtle
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Course features: Learn how to assess and monitor dog behaviour, and manage dogs from different households, with our one-day course at ARU in Writtle. If you work as a dog walker, home boarder or a day carer, it's an ideal introduction to canine behaviour.

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