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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Short course (16)

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.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
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.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Gain the knowledge and experience you need to work with dogs. Completion of this Level 2 qualification is an excellent platform for you to progress into the canine industry or to complete further study. We're an iPET Network approved training provider.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: This two-and-a-half-hour workshop aims to bring awareness to the challenges deaf people encounter in their day to day lives.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn basic emergency first aid for your horse, how to treat minor injuries and recognise signs of ill health.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell medium trees up to 760mm safely, to industry standards, in line with current legislation. This Level 3 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Demonstrate you have up-to-date knowledge and skills by refreshing your Felling and Processing Small Trees (up to 380mm) qualification. This course is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn how to maintain your garden machinery such as line trimmers, brushcutters, hedgecutters, blowers and rotary mowers in this one day course.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Get a basic introduction into the nutrition and methods of feeding dogs with this Level 2 qualification which is accredited by the iPET Network.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Gain the skills and knowledge needed to operate a dog walking or pet sitting business safely and professionally. This iPET Network Level 3 Award is designed to meet real-life needs and circumstances.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn to safely use and maintain a Powered Pole Pruner in this two day integrated training and assessment programme, which is Lantra Awards approved.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Demonstrate you have up-to-date knowledge and skills by refreshing your tree climbing and aerial rescue qualification. This course is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Explore vertical and overhead applications using MIG, plus electrical and metallurgic aspects of the machine and weldments, with our two-day course at Writtle College.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Explore the basic principles of TIG welding, working up to more intricate aspects of equipment controls and electrical applications, with out two-day course at Writtle College.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn to prepare, use and maintain a woodchipper safely in this one day City & Guilds NPTC integrated training and assessment programme.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: The RESTART course is a one-day simulation course for anaesthetists returning to work after a period of absence. This event is approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for 5 CPD credits.