Canine Therapy
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation
- Accredited by:
Conservation and Community Engagement
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation
- Course features
- Develop your knowledge of habitat and wildlife management
- Learn how to develop successful conservation projects anywhere in the world
- Gain the skills to collaborate and engage with local communities
Equine Behavioural Science
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Develop the skills to analyse and evaluate all areas of horsemanship such as housing, training and welfare management
- Study specialist equine behaviour modules with industry-accredited professionals
- Work with horses in our dedicated equine centre
Equine Bioveterinary Science
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Study biological and veterinary sciences as they apply to the horse
- Explore breeding and reproduction science, epidemiology, immunology and pharmacology, nutrition and more
- Work with horses in our dedicated equine centre
Equine Performance and Business Management
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Follow one of two pathways: equitation and coaching, or breeding and production
- Explore business practices such as facilities management and brand management
- Study in our dedicated Equine Training and Development Centre
Equine Performance Science
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Course features
- Explore areas that contribute to horses' performance including nutrition, equitation science, training and coaching
- Understand the scientific principles underpinning horse health and management
- Work with horses in our dedicated equine centre
Conservation Education and Engagement
Postgraduate - MSc
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time
- Course features
- Explore effective approaches to conservation education
- Learn to communicate conservation issues and science to audiences of all kinds
- Take part in field-based practical sessions, on and off campus
Crop Production (Agriculture)
Postgraduate - MSc
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time ,
- 2-3 years part-time
- Course features
- Learn to apply the principles of sustainability to agricultural crop production
- Examine modern crop-growing on campus, and through industry visits
- Use specialist facilities including a research glasshouse and our campus farm
Crop Production (Horticulture)
Postgraduate - MSc
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 1 year full-time ,
- 2-3 years part-time
- Course features
- Further your knowledge of crop production and postharvest processes
- Understand how population growth and climate change impacts on production
- Use specialist facilities including a research glasshouse and our campus farm
Equine Groom
College course - Level 2 Apprenticeship
Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 13-15 months
- Accredited by:
BHS Silver Challenge Award - Lunge
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn to prepare and lunge a horse for exercise in this three hour integrated training and assessment programme. This course is accredited by The British Horse Society.
BHS Stage 2 - Care
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Gain the skills to work as an assistant groom on a stable yard with this British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 award. Study over 12 weeks at Writtle College.
Brickwork in the Garden
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Gain valuable skills in basic bricklaying techniques. This practical. one-day course covers topics including setting out and constructing a simple corner, and laying bricks in a line.
Brushcutters and Trimmers (NPTC)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- 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.
Build Your Own Reindeer
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn some basic skills at this four hour caregiver and child workshop.
Canine Behaviour for Dog Walkers, Home Boarders and Day Carers
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn how to assess and monitor dog behaviour, and manage dogs from different households, with our one-day course at ARU in Writtle. If you work as a dog walker, home boarder or a day carer, it's an ideal introduction to canine behaviour.
Canine Care, Health and Behaviour Level 2 (iPET Network)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Gain the knowledge and experience you need to work with dogs. Completion of this Level 2 qualification is an excellent platform for you to progress into the canine industry or to complete further study. We're an iPET Network approved training provider.
Canine First Aid
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn what to do in an emergency situation involving your dog. Our one-day canine first aid course covers the role of the first aider, handling and restraining an injured dog, and assessing and administering first aid.
Category A Asbestos Awareness
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- This half day training course is for anyone who is liable to disturb asbestos while carrying out their normal everyday work, or who may influence how work is carried out. It is approved by UKATA (the UK Asbestos Training Association).
Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness (NPTC)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- 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.
Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness Refresher CPD (NPTC)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- 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.
Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting (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 maintain a chainsaw and crosscut timber safely to industry standards, in line with current legislation, in this intensive practical course at Writtle College.
Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting 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 chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting qualification. This course is NPTC City & Guilds approved.
Climbing and Aerial Rescue (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 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.
Create You Own Christmas Cards Using Nature
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Get creative (and festive) at Writtle College. Develop your own set of Christmas cards using a technique that uses site-specific materials.
Deaf Awareness
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- This two-and-a-half-hour workshop aims to bring awareness to the challenges deaf people encounter in their day to day lives.
Dog Walking and Pet Sitting: How to Start Your Own Business
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn how to set up a dog walking and pet sitting business in this two day course. Get the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to give you the confidence to start a business and communicate with clients.
Domestic Chainsaw Use and Log Splitting
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- During this four-hour course you will gain an understanding of the correct procedures and safe working practices for using a chainsaw and manual log splitting at home.
Equine Anatomy
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Need to brush up on your equine anatomy before your clinical studies year or for your exams? Feel like you could do with a recap before going out into practice? Are you in practice but feel that some revision would help your clinical reasoning?
Equine First Aid
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- Course features
- Learn basic emergency first aid for your horse, how to treat minor injuries and recognise signs of ill health. Study a three-hour course at Writtle College.