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
Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 1 year CertHE
- Accredited by:
Health, Wellbeing and Community
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : DipHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation ,
- 2 years DipHE
- Course features
- Learn how to address or prevent a range of long-term health conditions
- Explore new models of healthcare and person-centred approaches
- Prepare to work in a range of new, community-based roles
Horticulture
Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years ,
- 4 years with foundation
- Accredited by:
Horticulture
Postgraduate - MSc
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 3 years part-time
- Course features
- Investigate new growing systems and crops which can be grown sustainably
- Explore postharvest systems and gain an understanding of the supply chain from field to sale
- Use specialist facilities including a research glasshouse and our campus farm
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 Engineering Technician
College course - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Advanced Apprenticeship
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 36-40 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 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 Award in Creative Craft (Interiors)
College course
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- 12 weeks part-time
- Course features
- Find out more about interior design, including materials and techniques
- Develop and create your own design concepts
- Study part-time over 12 weeks at Writtle College
Excavator 180 and/or 360 degrees (Lantra)
CPD and short courses
- Study in:
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- Writtle
- Available as:
- Short course
- 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.
Felling and Processing Trees over 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 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.
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. Study part-time over 12 or 24 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.
- 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.