PS — Surveyor-in-Training Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
IC 25-21.5-5-3(1): Surveyor intern certification for surveying degree graduates, requires passing FS exam, then experience and PS exam for full licensure; IC 25-21.5-5-3(2): Surveyor intern certification via 4 years education/experience, requires passing FS exam, then additional experience and PS exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
FS
PS
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Surveyor Intern Certification - Surveying Degree
Initial certification as surveyor intern with approved surveying degree
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
minimum_years:
4
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-3(a)(1)(A)
|
Graduation in an approved surveying curriculum of at least 4 years
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-3(a)(1)(B)
|
Successful passing of a surveyor intern examination (Fundamentals of Surveying)
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
post_graduation:
True
responsible_charge:
True
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-2(1)(B)
|
4 years of experience after surveyor intern certification to qualify for PS license
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-2(1)(C)
|
Successful passing of PS examination for full licensure
100% confidence
|
Surveyor Intern Certification - Experience-Based
Alternative surveyor intern certification without surveying degree
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
combined_education_experience:
True
progressive:
True
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-3(a)(2)(A)
|
At least 4 years of surveying education and experience approximating that acquired through graduation in an approved surveying curriculum of at least 4 years
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-3(a)(2)(B)
|
Successful passing of a surveyor intern examination (Fundamentals of Surveying)
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
combined_education_experience:
True
additional_after_sit:
True
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-2(2)(A)
|
Additional experience to reach total of 8 years education/experience for PS license
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 21.5 - Professional Surveyors |
IC 25-21.5-5-2(2)(B)
|
Successful passing of PS examination for full licensure
100% confidence
|