Consultant Member
Our minimum acceptance criteria for gardeners who want to be listed in our Consultants category is among the highest in horticulture.
Our Consultant criteria has increased.
Consultant members are expected to be exemplary in all aspects of their business.
Charging for your advice
Consultant membership is for gardeners who are prepared to charge for their advice only and who do not expect to be the gardener who also does the manual work.
You are able to write professional reports and manage client expectations with professional correspondence.
Do not continue with your application unless you can fulfill all of the following:
a. Be self-employed and the proprietor of the business they trade as or a Partner/Director of that business and;
b. Be at least 18 years old.
c. Include garden maintenance and/or garden maintenance advice as part of their services and;
d. Be primarily dedicated to horticulture or a trade related to horticulture and;
e. Qualify for 17 or more points via a combination of experience AND at least one regulated horticultural qualification equal to the following Ofqual regulated qualification levels as follows:
Qualifications + Experience Points
| Qualifications / Experience | Points |
|---|---|
|
Max 10 points |
|
9 points |
|
7 points |
|
5 points |
|
Experience: For each year of experience as a self-employed or employed horticulturalist. |
1 point (per year) |
Points will be awarded based on the highest qualification submitted. Qualifications are not cumulative but bonus points may be applied at our discretion for different additional horticultural qualifications or relevant experience.
Consultant Membership is for individuals who meet the entry criteria and who are responsible for the activities of the business they trade under. The standard of individual applicants is very high. As a result, there is no option for a corporate or practice application. You cannot use the combined experience and qualifications of yourself and your colleagues to gain inclusion in specialist categories.
Fees
Membership is just £60 a year.
There is also an initial processing fee of £35 for new Consultant applications (includes 1 vehicle sticker).
Total cost in year 1 for new Consultant Members is £95.
Additional member stickers are just £3.75 each. Size: 175mm x 185mm.
The Gardeners Guild is not currently registered for VAT.
1 application gives 1 entry in the member register.
Fees and subscriptions to professional business services are allowable against UK Income Tax.
Membership is renewable annually.
Do you have all of the above information and can send it to us today?
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