PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Six or more years of progressive experience in surveying with knowledge, skill and education equivalent to approved curriculum, passage of FS, PS, and PA state-specific exams
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
Experience-Based Education Equivalency for Surveyors
Alternative pathway for candidates without formal surveying degree who have substantial progressive surveying experience equivalent to approved curriculum
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
6.0
progressive:
True
field_office_diversification:
True
minimum_percentage_each_area:
25
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Education Requirements, Item 2; Experience Requirements for Professional Land Surveyor
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Six or more years of progressive experience in surveying with knowledge, skill and education equivalent to graduation from approved curriculum. Must reflect diversification of field and office work with no less than 25% in either area, under supervision of similarly qualified surveyor.
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Examination Requirements, Item 3; Examination Requirements for LSIT, Item 1
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Achieve a passing score on the NCEES Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Examination Requirements, Item 2
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Achieve a passing score on the NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) examination
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
state:
Pennsylvania
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Examination Requirements, Item 4
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Achieve a passing score on the Pennsylvania State Specific Land Surveying examination (PLS)
100% confidence
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