PS — Surveyor-in-Training Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Class 1 applicant pathway - requires SIT certificate, 6 years experience (5 years in land surveying, 3 years in responsible position under licensed surveyor), and PS exam per Section 81-8,117 and Chapter 3-001
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
Education/Experience for SIT
Qualification to obtain surveyor-in-training certificate
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying, engineering, or other approved curriculum
years_minimum:
4
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Optional
|
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Section 81-8,109(3) - Surveyor-in-training definition
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Four years in surveying, engineering or other approved curriculum from approved school or college
95% confidence
|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
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Optional
|
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Section 81-8,109(3) - Alternative qualification for SIT
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Alternative to education: four years practice or training in surveying work satisfactory to the Board
95% confidence
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SIT Examination
Fundamentals examination required for SIT certificate
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Section 81-8,109(3) - Surveyor-in-training requirements
|
Examination on the fundamentals of land surveying
98% confidence
|
Post-SIT Experience Requirements
Experience required after obtaining SIT certificate to qualify for PS license
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
6.0
land_surveying_years:
5
responsible_position_years:
3
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
progressive:
True
|
Required
|
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Section 81-8,117 - Class 1 applicant requirements
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6 years of practice total, 5 years must be in land surveying as defined in Section 81-8,109, and 3 of such 5 years must be in responsible position as subordinate to licensed land surveyor
98% confidence
|
Professional Examination
PS examination after meeting experience requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Examination Requirements section - professional practice examination
|
Examination on the professional practice of land surveying
98% confidence
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