PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1 - Experience-based pathway requiring 8 years of qualifying surveying experience, FS and PS exams, and ND law exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 1
|
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination - 8-hour examination. This requirement cannot be waived by the Board.
100% confidence
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|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 1
|
Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) examination - 8-hour examination. This requirement cannot be waived by the Board.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 1
|
North Dakota Land Surveying Orientation Examination - 2-hour examination on North Dakota laws. Required before becoming licensed.
100% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
|
Required
|
Introduction to Professional Practice 2022 |
NDCC Chapter 43-19.1, Section 2
|
Minimum of 8 years of qualifying surveying experience of a character satisfactory to the Board. This is the baseline requirement for surveyors without an ABET degree.
100% confidence
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