The B.E.S.T. in Horticulture Group

Combined Courses

Combined Courses Putting the ‘Bespoke’ in B.E.S.T. with career-change packages We can offer you part-time study plans to make a career-change into horticulture at your own pace: whether you want to move as fast as possible to a full Level 3 qualification and a supervisor role in public gardens, or just acquire the professional horticultural […]

RHS Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture (New)

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses Visit RHS Website RHS Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture The RHS Level 3 Practical Certificate runs in 2025-6 at our Ryton Centre on Mondays  (9.30 – 16.30).  Dates for 2026-7 will be confirmed […]

Garden Tools, Use and Care ( Two-day course)

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses Garden Tools, Use and Care ( Two-day course) Understanding how to use your garden tools and equipment correctly will not only keep you safe and healthy, but prolong the life of the tools too. […]

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2)

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses PA's Explained Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2) This course is essential for all those involved in applying pesticides using a self-propelled, […]

Level 2 Award in The Safe Manual Handling of Objects

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses PA's Explained Level 2 Award in The Safe Manual Handling of Objects This course is essential for all those involved in any form of manual handling involving objects within any of the industries in […]

Blended Learning

Blended Learning ‘Blended’ learning is designed primarily for experienced amateurs and for working horticulturists who wanted to have their abilities recognised with an RHS qualification, but who cannot attend a regular class close to home.  It combines regular distance learning using weekly idents, online notes, videos and presentations; practice at home; and blocks of practical […]

Correspondence Courses

Correspondence Courses If you want to study RHS courses at home,  but prefer printed course materials, our correspondence option gives you full-colour printed course books for each unit, with revision workbooks, but you also have access to online resources to get reminders about exam dates and chat with other students. You will have support from […]

Online

Online Dedicated online classrooms for each qualification,  study where and when it suits you: download materials from your ‘virtual classroom’ to read offline, log in to view interactive materials, take quizzes and get reminders and updates about examinations, contact your tutor and upload work for comments, or keep in touch with fellow students through the […]