Application for Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)- Senior Entry

Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) via the Senior Entry Pathway
1. SENIOR ENTRY PATHWAY
There are three categories of Senior Entry applications – all using this application.

I. Standard Senior Entry (with an accredited degree).

Typical applicants hold a recognised (ie AILA accredited) landscape architecture degree (or international equivalent), have not previously been an AILA Registered Member and have at least eight (8) years’ experience. The applicant must have the years of experience recognised by the sponsors plus be able to produce ample documentary evidence of their level of expertise and experience.

II. Equivalence (with equivalent qualifications/experience)

The opportunity to apply for AILA Registration exists for those professionals with recognised practice in Landscape Architecture who do not possess a qualification from an AILA accredited tertiary course. The applicant in most cases would be required to have an equivalent level of university qualification. Each application is individually assessed depending on the seniority of the applicant and their mix of qualification, experience and level of expertise. Applicants must have at least eight years’ experience. The applicant must have the years of experience recognised by the sponsors plus be able to produce ample documentary evidence of their level of expertise and experience. Such applications will be assessed as to whether the mix ofqualifications and experience is equivalent to having an AILA recognised qualification.

III. Full member of an overseas institute

AILA encourages landscape architects who are 'full professional members' of their overseas institute to apply to be professionally recognised by AILA. The relevant overseas institute should be a member of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). The term 'full professional member' is used here as each country uses different terms to describe their fully recognised professional members; eg chartered etc.

If you fit one of the above categories, then the senior entry application may be appropriate.

If in doubt about whether you fit these criteria please contact AILA via membership@aila.org.au to discuss your mix of experience and qualification.

The first stage of the process is to fill in and submit this form so that a formal assessment can be made. We may contact you to clarify any matters and/or seek more information from you or others.

Click here to view the Senior Entry Application Guidelines.
I. Standard Senior Entry (with accredited degree)II. Equivalence (with equivalent qualification and experience)III. Overseas (full member of an overseas institute)

2. APPLICATION PROCESS
Assessment

Each application is treated on a case by case basis depending on the mix of qualifications, seniority of the applicant, experience, level of expertise, as well the level of sponsorship and support from AILA Registered Members. For applicants seeking AILA recognition of equivalence, the assessors will be looking for evidence that the applicant is viewed by other Registered Members as having professional practice that is equivalent to that of a Registered Landscape Architect. The assessment process also requires applicants to demonstrate knowledge of the AILA as a Professional Body and an understanding of the responsibilities of AILA Registered Members.

Senior Entry candidates for AILA registration, together with having 8-years professional experience as a landscape architect, are expected to be able to demonstrate the following areas of knowledge:

· An understanding of the breadth and diversity of the landscape profession in Australia

· Environmental and community issues relevant to the profession in Australia both current and likely future issues

· Responsibilities of a Registered Landscape Architect to community, AILA and members

· Continuing Professional Development commitments and requirements

· Professional Contribution to the profession, the membership and AILA

The entry assessment panel will ask a series of detailed questions to test a candidates experience and knowledge of each of the above areas of knowledge. Candidates are required to demonstrate direct experience or knowledge through research to satisfactorily answer questions across all areas of knowledge in order to become an AILA Registered Landscape Architect.

Body of Evidence

Senior applicants are required to submit a CV with enough details to provide evidence of practice in Landscape Architecture. Applicants seeking equivalence must provide the detailed CV but also provide ample evidence of their project work as a landscape architect. The onus remains with the applicant to ensure that the body of evidence is sufficient to provide a clear overview of the applicant’s levels of expertise and experience in Landscape Architecture. This evidence should provide clarity on the role of the applicant in each project.

Letters of Support

The application must be accompanied with letters of support from Registered Landscape Architects. For standard senior entry applications and those with full membership of an overseas institute, this should be two support letters. In the case of the Equivalence Entry, there should be at least three, with at least two being from Registered Landscape Architects.

Interview

Once the application and the submitted evidence has been assessed to be satisfactory, an assessment interview will be required. The interview will be conducted by a panel of AILA Registered members. The interview may cover the following:

Knowledge of AILA as a Professional Body – including:
- The legal status of AILA under Corporations Law including memorandum of Association.
- The structure of the Institute and key objectives.
Responsibilities as an AILA Registered Member – including:
- Professional responsibilities to the community, the Institute and other AILA members.
- The Code of Professional Conduct.
- A commitment to a personal CPD (Continuing Professional Development) program. An anticipated contribution to the profession and membership.
The AILA Membership handbook is the primary source of information for many of the above criteria.

Other key references include the AILA Constitution, AILA Governance Manual, Australian Landscape Charter and AILA National Policies.

They can all be found here.

Registered Landscape Architects are also a good source of information regarding the AILA and those who provide letters of support to senior applicants are strongly encouraged to take a mentorship role during the application and interview process.

The assessment interview is a structured conversation between the applicant and panel to ensure the applicant has the opportunity to clearly speak to their required professional qualifications, experience and knowledge of the AILA and to articulate what and how the applicant hopes to contribute to the AILA.

The points above are used by the interview panel to structure the session and are a good guide to fundamental issues that the applicant will be required to discuss.

3. APPLICANT CONTACT DETAILS
Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Residential address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile*
Please enter a valid mobile phone number.Format: 0000 000 000.
Home Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Date of Birth*

4. EMPLOYER or PRACTICE DETAILS (if self employed)
Business name
Address same as above
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
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5. AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP
YesNo, please add further information below.
If not an Australian Citizen, how long have you been a resident of Australia years months.

6. AILA MEMBERSHIP AND FEES
Current memberFormer memberNone
AILA Membership ID number (if known)
SENIOR ENTRY APPLICATION FEE

$260 (inc GST) payable at time of submission.

ANNUAL REGISTERED MEMBER FEE

$730 (inc GST) will be charged on a pro-rata basis only after Registered Landscape Architect status is achieved.

The application fee covers membership benefits (equivalent to AILA Graduate Membership) from time of application until passing of interview and becoming a Registered member.

The application fee is non-refundable.

Registered Landscape Architect Senior Entry Applicants may defer their interview to the next available interview round on one occasoion, without incurring a cost if they provide notice prior to interview day. Subsequent deferrals or deferrals after the due date for mentor reports will incur a fee $360 fee.
To view our Membership Benefits Guide, please click here.

To view our Membership Policy, please click here.

7. EXPERIENCE
Australian Experience Years:*
Australian Experience Months:*
Overseas Experience Years:
Overseas Experience Months:

8. PROPOSER DECLARATION
Note to Proposer and Seconder

Sponsors should assess the applicant’s eligibility and be prepared to provide support to the applicant during the evaluation procedure.

Sponsors may be contacted for further information or to comment on the application.

Proposer’s Declaration

The Proposer supports this application on the basis that they endorse the statements made by the applicant as part of this application and that they can verify that the applicant is
- Qualified and professionally experienced in accordance with AILA requirements;
- Has a record of sound professional practice;
- Fully aware that, as an applicant for AILA Registration, he/she is to be bound by the AILA Constitution, Code of Conduct and related governance structures.
  The Proposer accepts that the AILA National Board reserves the right to not accept this application.
Proposer full name*
Proposer first name and last name
Proposer AILA Membership ID*
Proposer mobile no.*
Mobile contact no.
Proposer phone (other)
Phone number

9. SECONDER DECLARATION
Seconder's Declaration

As an AILA Registered Landscape Architect, the Seconder is conversant with all the requirements for AILA Registration and consider the applicant ready and eligible to apply for Registered Membership of AILA.

The Seconder endorses this application on the basis that the applicant has signed the agreement to be bound by the AILA Constitution and related structures as indicated on the previous page. The Seconder accepts that the AILA National Board reserves the right to not accept this application.
Seconder full name*
Seconder first name and last name
Seconder AILA Membership ID*
Seconder AILA ID
Seconder mobile no.*
Mobile contact no.
Seconder phone (other)
Phone number

10. APPLICANT STATEMENT
All of the information supplied can be verified with evidence if requested.I have been undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the last two years and am prepared to provide evidence of this if requested.My professional practice has been in accordance with AILA’s professional code of conduct.I am currently not engaged in nor have been involved in a dispute relating to my professional practice.I agree to be bound by the Company Constitution; to observe AILA’s Governance procedures; to observe a high and honourable standard of professional conduct; to not conduct myself in a manner which is likely to bring the Institute into disrepute or to lessen the confidence of the public in the Institute or in the profession; to observe the AILA Code of Professional Conduct; and agree to be bound by decisions of the AILA National Board in relation to professional conduct.I accept that the AILA National Board reserves the right to refuse this application.
Click here to view AILA Governance and Policy documents.
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Evidence of qualifications (certificate or academic transcript).A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly showing a minimum of 8 years experience working as a Landscape Architect. including projects worked on and your involvement therein.For Equivalence Applications: A detailed record of experience as landscape architect.Photo ID (Licence or copy of passport)Letter of support (1)Letter of support (2)Letter of support (3) for equivalence applications only.The Proposer and Seconder support my application for registration and understand that they may be contacted for further information or comment.
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Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) via the Senior Entry Pathway

1. SENIOR ENTRY PATHWAY

2. APPLICATION PROCESS

3. APPLICANT CONTACT DETAILS

4. EMPLOYER or PRACTICE DETAILS (if self employed)

5. AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP

6. AILA MEMBERSHIP AND FEES

7. EXPERIENCE

8. PROPOSER DECLARATION

9. SECONDER DECLARATION

10. APPLICANT STATEMENT