What qualifications are acceptable to become a member?

Any nationally recognised horticultural qualification, certificate or license. Including RHS, IOG, NPTC, City and Guilds, NVQ, SVQ, HND, LANTRA awards or similar. The qualification does not have to be focused on garden maintenance but should be specific to horticulture and can include design, floristry etc. Professional licenses, such as for pesticides and chain saws, are also acceptable as these often cost more to achieve than a full gardening course, are a legal requirement in some instances and indicate that the member takes safety and the environment seriously.

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I can't find my certificates

It is important that you keep your certificates safe in case you are asked for them when tendering for a new contract. If you have lost your certificates and you do not want to pay your course provider for a duplicate then you can email them and ask them to confirm by email that you attended and passed the course. We will accept this email from them as evidence of your qualification. Some form of evidence that you have a nationally recognised horticultural qualification is always required before membership is accepted.