• Be recognised as being among the best in the industry.
• Have your individual achievements acknowledged within the sector.
• Demonstrate your commitment to your professionalism.
• Be considered for MLSA sub-committees.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any individual who is employed, or has been employed, within the landscaping industry. Applicants must have a minimum three years' experience.

How do I become a TEP?

Applicants will be assessed to determine whether they are fit and proper to be a TEP. The assessment process will occur over three stages (in ascending order).

Stage 1 - examination test containing 66 questions.

Stage 2 - an Interview. 

Stage 3 - on-site experience analysis

Questions within Stage 1 and Stage 2 will include the following topics:

• Health and safety - provisions under the Work Health and Safety Act.
• Building Code of Australia - requirements under the National Construction Code, Housing Provisions Standard and general Australian Standards relevant to landscaping.
• Technical application - installation methods and practices.

The analysis of on-site work for Stage 3 will be performed as either of the TEP policy - on site verification performance measures (shown below)

1)  an on-site inspection 

This will be conducted by MLSA at a convenient time for all parties.

or

2)  a review of a portfolio of works.

The portfolio shall include the following documents

i) Plans and Specifications of a worked project 
ii) Plant establishment plan of a worked project
iii) Site safety analysis including personal protection equipment (PPE), tool check, amenity (toilet) location and first aid location. 

Information in the portfolio should include either video and/or photographic evidence showing the person performing work and/or the finished product. A minimum of one photo (20 in total), or 15 seconds of video action, will be required for each element listed below. 

- how a job is marking out 
- measurements of a hard structure (to compare against the plans)
- Datum points or bench level establishment
- use of leveling equipment
- drainage during construction
- plants used on site (compared against the plans/specifications)
- pruning 
- planting (showing strategic planning for species)
- soil suitability for planting
- pH testing
- use of tools for outbuilding construction
- installation of an outbuilding or structure
- NCC compliance i.e. outbuilding distances to boundary
- Concrete foundations for minor domestic structures
- finished stairs
- finished paving
- finished features i.e. water
- finished retaining wall
- finished fence
- finished outbuilding

The person seeking TEP accreditation shall be evident in all photos or video images.

How do I apply?

Click on the registration button below and provide us with your relevant details. Within your application, you will need to provide

• resume/portfolio of your work
• reference from a referee who is either a JP, director of a landscape company (work colleague or external), or an expert in the Landscaping industry. 

What is the cost?

Members - $365.00

Non-Member $825.00

TEP ACCREDITATION

Applicants who have proven their knowledge and experience as a highly competent person in the landscape industry at the completion of the assessment will be endorsed as a TEP and provided with a certificate as evidence.

Interviews are conducted by MLSA Assessment Officers: Chris Wiltshire CEO (primary), Martin Elton (proxy)

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