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

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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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Course features: Our instructor will come to you to train you in using 180° and/or 360° tracked or wheeled excavators. This three day course is Lantra Awards approved.

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Course features: This one day Lantra Awards approved training and assessment programme covers using and maintaining long and short handle machines.

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Course features: Join our Level 2 Certificate of Competence course covering pre-use checks and maintenance of hand-held hedge cutters, identification of controls and instruments, and operation. This one-day course at ARU Writtle is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

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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
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Course features: Learn how to safely use and maintain garden machinery such as line trimmers, brushcutters, hedgecutters, blowers and rotary mowers in this one day course.

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Course features: Learn more about the routine maintenance, operational techniques and safe use of line trimmers with our accredited course at Writtle College.

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Course features: Learn more about the routine maintenance and repair of machines, tractors and equipment used in grounds care and associated industries. Study for one day per week over 15 weeks, at Writtle College.

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Course features: Learn to work from a MEWP in this one day integrated training and assessment programme, which is NPTC City & Guilds approved.

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Course features: Learn more about preparing and operating a pedestrian mower. Our one-day, accredited course at Writtle College is designed for experienced operators.

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Course features: Further your knowledge of ride on and pedestrian mowers, with our accredited course for experienced operators. Study over one day at Writtle College.

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Course features: Learn more about preparing and operating a ride-on mower. Our accredited, one-day course at Writtle College is designed for experienced operators.

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Course features: Learn to use a pallet and bulk group 3 lift truck for lifting and loading weights and stillages with this two-day Lantra Awards approved course.

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Course features: Join our one-day course at Writtle College, for experienced tractor drivers who wish to use an arm mounted flail cutter. Our course is accredited by Lantra Awards and includes an assessment.

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Course features: Explore the safe use, basic maintenance and efficient handling of the front end loader, with our accredited one-day course. We come to your location.

Study in:: Writtle
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Learn more about the safe use and maintenance of tractors. Our two-day training and assessment course at Writtle College is accredited by Lantra Awards.

Study in:: Writtle
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Course features: Refresh and update your knowledge of tractor use and maintenance. Our one-day course at Writtle College is accredited by Lantra Awards.

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Course features: Learn more about the safe use, control and maintenance of tractors and their implements with our NPTC accredited two-day training course.

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