Assessment Criteria for 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 professional 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 professional member of the association. Each application is treated on a case-by-case basis depending on the mix of qualifications, experience, portfolio submission 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.
Once membership is granted, members are to uphold our Code of Ethics and use of Logo Rules during the lifespan of their membership.
RLD membership is Registered with LDI in accordance with the criteria - it is not a registration pertaining to any other legal entity or Government agency.
Qualifications:
Professional Landscape Designer (PLD)
To qualify for PLD membership, evidence of a suitable qualification equal to or above Diploma (AQF 5) is required. Plus a minimum of 3 years experience in the industry is expected if a qualification in landscape design or architecture is held, 7 years if no formal qualification is held.
LDI Registered Landscape Designer (RLD)
To apply for LDI Registered Landscape Designer (RLD) membership, you must have been an LDI PLD Member first, applications must be submitted by LDI members with 7 years of professional landscape design experience (minimum). LDI invites applications for RLD membership in March and September each year.
Note: all applicants wishing to advertise or promote services in other landscape industries such as Landscape Architecture or Arboriculture must provide specific evidence of current and relevant industry recognised qualifications.
Portfolio Guidelines:
All applicants are required to submit a design portfolio that showcase a diverse range of their best work for evaluation in which they confirm that they are the sole author of all the designs and documentation submitted for assessment.
Portfolio Guidelines - Professional Member (PLD)Portfolio Guidelines - Registered Member (RLD)