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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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Aerial Tree Rigging

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
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.
Course details Apply

Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness (NPTC)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Gain an NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in using a chainsaw from a rope and harness. Our accredited course at Writtle College is ideal if you use chainsaws as part of your work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries.
Course details Apply

Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness Refresher CPD

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Maintain your levels of competence and make sure you're working to current industry best practice, with our one-day refresher course in Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness, at Writtle College.
Course details Apply

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely to industry standards, in line with current legislation, in this intensive practical course. This Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries and is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Course details Apply

Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting refresher CPD

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Demonstrate you have up-to-date knowledge and skills by refreshing your chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification. This course is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Course details Apply

Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm

CPD and short courses

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.
Course details Apply

Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely, to industry standards, in line with current legislation. This Level 2 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Course details Apply

Felling Small Trees up to 380mm refresher CPD

CPD and short courses

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.
Course details Apply

MEWP – Mobile Elevated Work Platform

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn to work from a MEWP in this one day integrated training and assessment programme, which is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Course details Apply

Powered Pole Pruner Lantra

CPD and short courses

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.
Course details Apply

Powered Pole Pruner NPTC

CPD and short courses

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 City and Guilds NPTC approved.
Course details Apply

Powered Pole Pruner Refresher

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Refresh your training in safely using and maintaining a Powered Pole Pruner in this one day course which is approved by Lantra Awards.
Course details Apply

Professional Tree Inspection

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn to recognise hazardous trees as part of your work, and implement control measures in an appropriate timescale. Our three-day course is accredited by Lantra.
Course details Apply

Professional Tree Inspection Refresher (Lantra Awards)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Update your tree inspection skills with our one-day refresher course at Writtle College, accredited by Lantra Awards.
Course details Apply

Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Get the knowledge, understanding and skills required to climb trees and perform aerial rescue safely, to industry standards, in line with current legislation. This Level 2 Certificate of Competence is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Course details Apply

Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue refresher CPD

CPD and short courses

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.
Course details Apply

Tree Survey and Inspection (Lantra Awards)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Learn to identify common signs and symptoms that may lead to tree or limb failure, and how to report issues. Our short course at Writtle College is accredited by Lantra Awards.
Course details Apply

Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

CPD and short courses

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Short course
Course features
Gain a Level 3 Certificate of Competence in using a chainsaw from a MEWP as part of your work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. Our course is accredited by NPTC City & Guilds, and offers a student-tutor ratio of 2:1.
Course details Apply

Woodchipper

CPD and short courses

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.
Course details Apply