Assessment Criteria for Professional Landscape Designer Membership
LDI is committed to providing the highest level of service and assistance to all our members. Our priority is to promote our members by encouraging professionalism, exemplary conduct and ethical work practices.
Being a member is highly valued as a real point of difference when consumers are seeking quality and reliability.
Applicants must prove their eligibility to become a member of the association. Each application is treated on a case-by-case basis depending on the mix of qualifications, experience, and level of expertise. The past record, including any conduct issues, of any applicant seeking to re-join LDI after a period of lapsed membership will be taken into consideration.
As part of ensuring we maintain the professionalism of the association as a whole, there is a careful selection process for applicants. Applications are reviewed by LDI's Membership Committee and National Council.
Once membership is granted members are to uphold our Code of Ethics and use of Logo Rules.
Qualifications
To qualify for Professional Landscape Designer membership evidence of a suitable qualification equal to or above Diploma (AQF 5) is required. If formal design qualifications are not held, a minimum of 7 years' experience in the landscape industry is required alongside the portfolio.
Applicants wishing to promote services of Arboriculture or Landscape Architecture must provide evidence of specific relevant industry recognised qualifications.
Portfolio
All applicants are required to submit a portfolio showcasing their design work in which they confirm that they are the sole author of the designs and any other documentation submitted for assessment. The portfolio should include a diverse range of the designer's best work for evaluation.
Assessment Criteria for Registered Landscape Designer Membership
LDI invites applications for Registered Landscape Designer membership from existing Professional members in March and September each year.
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of 3 designs which represent their best work and meet the criteria for this level of membership.