REGISTERED MEMBERSHIP

The Society of Garden Designers is committed to high standards of professional practice.   It actively encourages its members in their efforts to raise and maintain these standards in garden design. 

The SGD believes it is crucial to uphold and preserve high standards of assessment if the Society is to maintain its professional integrity in the eyes of the public and peers in related disciplines.

INFORMATION PACK ON ADJUDICATION PROCESS

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The SGD operates a three stage process leading to Registered Membership:

Stage 1 -Registration Starts Here: a  non compulsory introductory workshop providing useful information on standards required and preparations needed for adjudication. 

Registration Starts Here (RSH) registration form

Stage 2 - Project Appraisal: Pre Registered members (only) have up to two projects discussed  in a supportive and encouraging environment and are given guidance on attaining required standards and timing of application for adjudication.   Work presented is not graded.   Attending a Project Appraisal is not compulsory but strongly recommended.

Project Appraisal dates & venues

Project Appraisal Booking form

Stage 3 - Adjudication: a qualifying assessment of candidates’ professionalism for Registered Membership.     Candidates are passed, deferred for further work or failed.   There is no grading of candidates.

Information Pack on Adjudication Process