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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Pesticide Application - PA1

CPD and short courses

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Writtle
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Short course
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Learn how to prepare pesticides with our one-day course at Writtle College, accredited by NPTC. It's a Foundation Module that prepares you for further courses, which focus on pesticide use and application.
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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Refresh your knowledge and skills in hand-held pesticide application. Our one-day training course at Writtle College is ideal if you already hold a pesticide qualification.
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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Further your knowledge and skills in pesticide application from a conventional boom sprayer with hydraulic nozzle and/or rotary atomiser. Study our NPTC-accredited course at Writtle College.
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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Further your knowledge and skills in pesticide application from a mounted or trailed granule applicator. Our half-day course at Writtle College is accredited by NPTC.

Pesticide Application PA6A

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn about using a knapsack sprayer with hydraulic nozzles or rotary atomisers to apply pesticides to land, with our accredited one-day course at Writtle College.