PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
RSA 310-A:63 requires 6 years accumulated experience in land surveying work. Without education credit, all 6 years must be from active engagement in land surveying. Must pass fundamentals exam per RSA 310-A:64.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Additional
• Ethics
Experience Requirements
6 years of accumulated experience in land surveying work without educational credits
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
6.0
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)(c); LAN 302.02(a)
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6 years accumulated experience as land surveyor-in-training under supervision of licensed land surveyor or actively engaged in land surveying work as determined by board
98% confidence
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Examination Requirements
Must pass fundamentals and professional examinations
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Land Surveying
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Required
|
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
|
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
90% confidence
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Professional Portfolio and References
Professional portfolio and references 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
|
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
|
|
ETHICS
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professional_portfolio_required:
True
project_count_min:
3
project_count_max:
6
supervisor_certification_required:
True
|
Required
|
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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