PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Bachelor's degree in surveying and mapping or related program (geomatics, geomatics engineering, land surveying) from board-recognized institution, plus 4 years of experience in responsible charge under licensed surveyor supervision, plus passage of licensure examination and Florida law exam.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
PS
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Section 472.013(2)(a) - Surveying degree pathway with 4 years experience
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying and mapping
alternatives:
['geomatics', 'geomatics engineering', 'land surveying']
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
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Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 472 - Land Surveying and Mapping |
Section 472.013(2)(a)
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher in surveying and mapping or similarly titled program including geomatics, geomatics engineering, and land surveying from college or university recognized by the board
100% confidence
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
responsible_charge:
True
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Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 472 - Land Surveying and Mapping |
Section 472.013(2)(a)
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4 or more years as subordinate to professional surveyor and mapper in active practice, of a nature indicating applicant was in responsible charge of accuracy and correctness of work. Work experience acquired as part of education requirement may not be construed as experience in responsible charge.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
exam_name:
Surveyor and Mapper Licensure Examination
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Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 472 - Land Surveying and Mapping |
Section 472.013(2), 472.0131
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Must pass licensure examination to practice as surveyor and mapper. Board may approve national examinations (e.g., NCEES).
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
exam_name:
Florida Laws and Rules Examination
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Required
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Florida Statutes Chapter 472 - Land Surveying and Mapping |
Section 472.0131(7)
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Applicant may be required by board to pass examination pertaining to state laws and rules applicable to practice of surveying and mapping
100% confidence
|
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ETHICS
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good_moral_character:
True
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Required
|
Florida Statutes Chapter 472 - Land Surveying and Mapping |
Section 472.013(2), 472.013(5)
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Applicant must be of good moral character - defined as personal history of honesty, fairness, and respect for rights of others and laws of state and nation. Must have substantial connection to professional responsibilities.
100% confidence
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