PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
FS exam and 10 years experience (6 years progressive) under licensed PS - available only before October 1, 2022
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS
PS
PS
Experience
10.0 years
Professional practice
References
Required
Experience, Examination, and References Requirements
This pathway was available only before October 1, 2022
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-325(1)(d)
|
Passage of the fundamentals of surveying examination. Available only before October 1, 2022.
95% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
10.0
progressive_years:
6
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
discipline:
land surveying
office_and_field:
True
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-325(1)(d)
|
At least 10 years of combined office and field experience in land surveying under direct supervision of licensed PS, of which at least 6 years must be progressive experience on land surveying projects. Available only before October 1, 2022.
95% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
required_by_board:
True
includes_project_exhibits:
True
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-325(1)(d)
|
References and exhibits of land surveying projects as required by the board
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-325(1)
|
Principles and practices of surveying examination
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
jurisdiction_specific:
True
jurisdiction:
Montana
|
Required
|
Montana Code Annotated 2023 - Title 37, Chapter 67: Engineers and Land Surveyors |
37-67-325(1)
|
Montana state-specific land surveyor examination
95% confidence
|