PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
RSA 310-A:63 establishes 6 years accumulated experience requirement. Education in surveying/engineering/forestry with land surveying course credits up to 4 years toward experience. Must pass fundamentals exam (FS) per RSA 310-A:64. Professional portfolio and references required per LAN 302.04 and LAN 302.03.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Additional
• Ethics
Education and Experience Requirements
Surveying, engineering, forestry, or forestry technician curriculum with land surveying coursework credits up to 4 years toward 6-year experience requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying, engineering, forestry, or forestry technician
coursework_notes:
Must complete at least one course in land surveying during enrollment
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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NEW HAMPSHIRE RSA CHAPTER 310-A - LAND SURVEYORS - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS |
RSA 310-A:63, II(a)
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Education credits towards accumulated experience shall not exceed 4 years
95% confidence
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
2.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
work_type:
land surveying work
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Required
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NEW HAMPSHIRE RSA CHAPTER 310-A - LAND SURVEYORS - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS |
RSA 310-A:63, I and II(b); LAN 302.02(a)
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6 years total accumulated experience required. Up to 4 years credited for education, leaving minimum 2 years as land surveyor-in-training under licensed land surveyor supervision
95% confidence
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Examination Requirements
Must pass fundamentals of land surveying examination to qualify as surveyor-in-training
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Land Surveying
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Required
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NEW HAMPSHIRE RSA CHAPTER 310-A - LAND SURVEYORS - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS |
RSA 310-A:64
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Board's proctored examination in fundamentals of land surveying for surveyor-in-training certification
98% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
exam_name:
Professional Land Surveying Examination
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Required
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NEW HAMPSHIRE RSA CHAPTER 310-A - LAND SURVEYORS - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS |
RSA 310-A:63; LAN 302.07
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Professional examination required for licensure as professional land surveyor (implied by licensing framework)
90% confidence
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Professional Portfolio and References
Professional portfolio of 3-6 land surveying projects with supervisor certification, and 5 references including 3 licensed land surveyors required
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
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count:
5
minimum_ps_references:
3
from_pe_ps_only:
False
unrelated_to_applicant:
True
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Required
|
NEW HAMPSHIRE RSA CHAPTER 310-A - LAND SURVEYORS - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS |
LAN 302.03; LAN 302.05
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At least 5 individuals not related to applicant; at least 3 must be licensed land surveyors with detailed knowledge of applicant's experience
98% confidence
|
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ETHICS
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professional_portfolio_required:
True
project_count_min:
3
project_count_max:
6
supervisor_certification_required:
True
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Required
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NEW HAMPSHIRE RSA CHAPTER 310-A - LAND SURVEYORS - PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS |
LAN 302.04; LAN 302.06(b)
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Professional portfolio of 3-6 land surveying projects with supervisor certification. No misconduct per RSA 310-A:70
95% confidence
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