Membership Categories

Landscaping Victoria is committed to providing the highest level of service to all sectors of our membership. Our priority is to assist and promote our members and encourage professionalism and exemplary and ethical work practices. Being a member is highly valued as a real point of difference from other landscapers when consumers are seeking quality and reliability.

From September 2016 to April 2017, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, Landscaping Victoria will welcome all new members to the Association with a discount on their 2017–18 membership fees when referred to join by a current member. Like St Kilda winning a premiership, it hasn’t happened in 50 years (and is not likely to happen again), so take advantage and join TODAY, and save 10%
off your 2017–18 membership fees! Click here for more information.

*NEW MEMBER NIGHT* We will be holding a New Member Night on the 15th of March, 2017 at the Landscaping Victoria Offices from 5pm. The night is for any recently joined members, or anyone who is thinking of joining but would like a bit more information first! Come along and have your questions answered, and hear about the Association from those who know it best, its members. RSVP here to attend.

Please note that by accepting membership with Landscaping Victoria, you agree to abide by the following:

Landscaping Victoria Code of Ethics
Landscaping Victoria Terms and Conditions
Landscaping Victoria Constitution
Landscaping Victoria Privacy Policy - Landscaping Victoria abides by the National Privacy Principles within the Privacy Act (as amended).

To join phone 1300 365 428 or download an application form below (please ensure that you are viewing the forms in and using Acrobat Reader vs any other type of PDF viewer, as it will display the formatting legibly):

Membership Categories and Eligibility Criteria (as at July 1, 2016 - valid until June 30, 2017)

CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION AND ELIGIBILITY	FEES FOR 2016/17	REGIONAL
Registered Landscape Builder - Commercial / Subcontractor	Landscape business who offers structural landscaping to the commercial and industrial sectors, or a business who subcontracts (100%) to a developer, consortium or other commercial outfit. Registered Landscape Builders - Commercial must hold a CB-U or CB-L registration status as issued by the Building Practitioners Board or provide a letter of confirmation from a contracting firm corroborating their subcontractor status. To help you with the process of becoming a Registered Building Practitioner, Landscaping Victoria and Master Builders Association of Victoria offer RBP Training for Landscapers. Click here for more information. Membership Application Form Member Benefits	$780	$590
Registered Landscape Builder - Domestic	Landscape business who offers structural landscaping to the private, domestic or residential sectors. Registered Landscape Builders - Domestic must hold a DB-U or DB-L registration status as issued by the Building Practitioners Board. To help you with the process of becoming a Registered Building Practitioner, Landscaping Victoria and Master Builders Association of Victoria offer RBP Training for Landscapers. Click here for more information. Membership Application Form Member Benefits	$780	$590
Landscape Gardener	Landscaping and Horticultural service providers who offer non-structural services such as soft landscaping and garden maintenance, i.e. work that does not require building permits or for the member to hold RBP status. Membership Application Form Member Benefits	$780	$590
Landscape Designer	Companies and sole traders who provide landscape consultations, designs, and drawings for the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. Membership Application Form Member Benefits	$590	$590
Supplier	Companies, sole traders and organisations that provide products and/or services to the landscaping industry. Contact us on 1300 365 428 to enquire about our range of upgraded Supplier Packages, as well as Partnership Packages incorporating advertising credits and Awards sponsorships. Membership Application Form Member Benefits	As per chosen level -see form
Provisional	Provisional Membership is available to new businesses or those needing additional time to qualify for eligibility. Provisional Designer Provisional Landscape Gardener - membership is available for companies and sole traders who have been operating for less than 2 years. After 2 years, full membership can be applied for. An application fee of $290 is payable for assessment at that time, and fees to upgrade to full membership can be paid pro-rata. Member Application Form Provisional Designer/Gardener Provisional Registered Landscape Builder - Domestic - membership is available for companies and sole traders who have been operating for less than 2 years. Provisional status is offered in this category for a MAXIMUM of 12 months. During this time, members are expected to apply to become a Registered Building Practitioner (RBP). Within 1 year, full membership can be applied for subject to obtaining RBP status. An application fee of $290 is payable for assessment at that time, and fees to upgrade to full membership can be paid pro-rata. During this provisional period, only works to the value of $5,000 are permitted to be undertaken in line with Victorian Building Authority laws. To help you with the process of becoming a Registered Building Practitioner, Landscaping Victoria and Master Builders Association of Victoria offer RBP Training for Landscapers. Click here for more information. Member Application Form - Provisional Registered Landscape Builder - Member Benefits	$245	-
Affiliate Membership	Arborist - Specialists in the cultivation, care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, vines and other woody plants. Pool Builder - Businesses that are licensed for the purpose of swimming pool construction. Must hold relevant registrations. Builder - Businesses that are licensed for the purpose of home building, renovation, commercial or civil building works. Allied trades - Businesses that offer trade services to support and compliment Landscapers. Member Application Form Member Benefits	$780	$590
Student	For all students and apprentices currently undertaking study and training in a landscape related field. Membership Application Form Member Benefits	$115

Join now to take advantage of all the benefits of membership.
Your membership contributes to building the landscape industry in Victoria.
Simply download the relevant application for membership form, complete it and return to admin@landscapingvictoria.com.au or post it to:

Landscaping Victoria Inc.
Suite 2, 497 Burke Road,
Hawthorn East VIC 3123

Landscaping Victoria retains the right to refuse membership.

Membership Categories

Registered Landscape Builder - Commercial / Subcontractor

Registered Landscape Builder - Domestic

Landscape Gardener

Landscape Designer

Supplier

Provisional

Affiliate Membership

Student