PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Four-year land surveying degree from board-approved program, pass FS exam, obtain 3 years experience, pass PS exam and RI law exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
3.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
land surveying
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
|
Required
|
Rhode Island General Laws Title 5, Chapter 5-8.1 - Land Surveyors |
§ 5-8.1-9 Pathway 1
|
Graduate of a land surveying curriculum of four (4) years or more approved by the board
100% confidence
|
Surveyor-in-Training Phase
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
exam_duration_hours:
8
minimum_score:
70
|
Required
|
Rhode Island General Laws Title 5, Chapter 5-8.1 - Land Surveyors |
§ 5-8.1-9 Pathway 1
|
Eight (8) hour written examination in the fundamentals of land surveying. Passing grade not less than seventy percent (70%)
100% confidence
|
Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
3.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
acquired_after_graduation:
True
|
Required
|
Rhode Island General Laws Title 5, Chapter 5-8.1 - Land Surveyors |
§ 5-8.1-9 Pathway 1
|
Minimum of three (3) years of experience, after graduation, of combined office and field experience of a grade and character which indicates competency to practice land surveying
100% confidence
|
Professional Licensure Examinations
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
exam_duration_hours:
6
minimum_score:
70
|
Required
|
Rhode Island General Laws Title 5, Chapter 5-8.1 - Land Surveyors |
§ 5-8.1-9 Pathway 1
|
Six (6) hour written examination in the principles and practice of land surveying. Passing grade not less than seventy percent (70%)
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
exam_duration_hours:
2
minimum_score:
70
|
Required
|
Rhode Island General Laws Title 5, Chapter 5-8.1 - Land Surveyors |
§ 5-8.1-9 Pathway 1
|
Additional two (2) hour written Rhode Island legal portion. Passing grade not less than seventy percent (70%)
100% confidence
|