PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Experience-based pathway for professional land surveyor with minimal or no formal education in land surveying
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Experience-Based Requirements
For applicants without qualifying degree, full 8 years of land surveying experience required, must be completed prior to April 3, 2029 per §68.2(b)
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(2-a), §7206-a(4)
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Fundamentals of Surveying examination required for intern land surveyor certification
98% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(3), §68.2(b)
|
Equivalent of 8 years of land surveying experience acceptable to the department. Must include: 50% in charge of work related to property conveyance/boundary line determination; adequate experience in technical field aspects; adequate experience in charge of office aspects; experience in legal aspects; adequate direct supervision by licensed land surveyor; at least 2 years on projects requiring knowledge of US surveying codes and practices. All experience must be completed prior to April 3, 2029.
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(4)
|
Principles and Practice of Surveying examination required
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(4), Examination Requirements
|
2-hour New York State-specific examination required
98% confidence
|