Horticulture
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- Part-time options
- Accredited by:
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Plants and Planting Design
College course - Level 3 Certificate
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 32 weeks part-time
- Course features
- Further your knowledge of plants and planting design
- Explore planting combinations, texture and form
- Learn to create planting schedules to present to clients
Horticulture and Landscape Operative
College course - Level 2 Apprenticeship
Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 20-24 months
- Accredited by:
Horticulture and Landscape Supervisor
College course - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Advanced Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 30-36 months
- Accredited by:
Introduction to Botanical Drawing - Award in Creative Craft
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 7 weeks part-time
- Course features
- Find out more about botanical drawing and painting techniques
- Create your own artwork Choose a daytime or evening course
Introduction to Floristry - Award in Creative Craft
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 7 weeks part-time
- Course features
- Learn more about floristry and pick up a range of basic, practical skills
- Use purpose-built floristry facilities at Writtle College
- Study part-time over seven weeks
Land-Based Service Engineer
College course - Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 12-24 months
- Accredited by:
Land-Based Service Engineering Technician
College course - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Advanced Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 12-24 months
- Accredited by:
Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (Floristry)
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 30 weeks part-time
- Course features
- Learn how to design and create floral arrangements
- Use our purpose-built floristry building at Writtle College
- Materials included and no experience necessary
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care (Animal Care)
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time
- Accredited by:
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care (Equine)
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time
- Accredited by:
Level 2 Award in Creative Craft (Floristry)
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 30 weeks part-time
- Course features
- Extend your skills in floristry design with our intermediate Level 2 Award
- Use our purpose-built floristry building at Writtle College
- Study with us one evening per week
Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Part-time
- Course features
- This dog grooming course is suitable if you have little to no experience
- Study one day or one evening per week
- We recommend applying early to avoid disappointment
Level 2 Certificate in Floristry
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Year 1
- Course features
- Learn essential techniques and gain hands-on experience in creating stunning floral arrangements
- Study for one full day a week
- Suitable for students with or without previous floristry experience
Level 2 Certificate in Practical Animal Care Skills
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time
- Course features
- Enjoy practical sessions in facilities including an equine centre, small animal unit, and campus farm
- Study a range of reptiles, exotic mammals, horses, livestock and pets on campus
- Experience our signature blend of theoretical and practical learning
Level 2 Diploma in Floristry
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Year 1
- Course features
- Suitable for those with basic floristry skills and knowledge and beginners
- You'll learn with a strong emphasis on practical training
- Complete at least five days of supervised work in a floristry business
Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm (NPTC)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- 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.
Felling Small Trees up to 380mm refresher CPD (NPTC)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- 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.
Fencing
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Find out about three current fencing techniques - concrete post and wood panel; close board; post and rail - with our practical, one-day course in Writtle.
Floristry Design Hobby Course
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Indulge your love of all things floral with our fun, informal Floristry Design workshop at Writtle College.
Garden Design - An Introduction
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Discover the procedures, processes and principles of garden design and how these are applied in practice via a hypothetical garden site. Our course in Writtle runs one morning per week, over ten weeks.
Garden Design - Intermediate
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Gain an in-depth understanding of garden design processes and procedures, from interpreting briefs to presenting design proposals. Study one morning per week over ten weeks, in Writtle.
General Gardening Day
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn how to keep your garden in good order, with advice on composting, weeding, pruning and more. Our one-day course in Writtle is open to all.
Hand Held Hedge Cutters (NPTC)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- 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.
Horticultural Machine Maintenance, Service and Repair
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- 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.
Horticultural Machinery Operation
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn how to safely use and maintain garden machinery such as line trimmers, hedgecutters and rotary mowers in this one-day course at Writtle College.
How to Clip a Horse
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Clipping a horse is often part of showing horses; displaying neatness and improving their appearance. This course is suitable for beginners and will provide you with the theory and practical training required.
Introduction to Medical Administration in Healthcare
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
,- Blended learning
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Improve patient experience and create a better working environment with our fully funded course for administrative staff working in primary and secondary care in Mid and South Essex. This course is funded by, and developed in cooperation with, Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board. Study part-time over 12 weeks.
Lawn Care - A Generic Guide
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Find out how to care for your turf areas through mowing, fertilisation and more. Our one-day course in Writtle includes a mix of theory-based and practical sessions.
Felting a Christmas Hedgehog
Short course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Create a Christmas hedgehog decoration from wool using a technique called needle felting, with our fun, festive course at Writtle College.