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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. Discover the benefits of studying with ARU.

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

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: Explore and develop person-centred approaches in care when supporting people with dementia, which respects individuality and personal choice. Understand neuropathology in dementia, how it affects a person’s mental, physical and emotional capacity. And learn about the broader ethical and legal issues relating to dementia.

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.

Study in:: Chelmsford
Available as:: Short course
Course features: We’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to independently identify cases of dementia syndrome in the community setting. We’ll cover the principles of the types of dementia, functional and cognitive assessment, delirium, and reversible dementias.

Study in:: Distance learning
Available as:: Short course
Course features: This distance learning course is aimed at registered midwives working in clinical leadership roles in intrapartum areas, such as as Labour Ward or MLBU Coordinators.

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: Learn to prepare, use and maintain a woodchipper safely in this one day City & Guilds NPTC integrated training and assessment programme.