PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-18, Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0820-03. Pathway (v): High school diploma or GED + 10 years progressive practical experience in responsible charge under practicing PLS + 18 hours board-approved surveying coursework + FS, PS, and TS exams + 5 references (3 PLS) + 2 plats. Coursework requirement increased from previous requirements per Public Chapter 0650 (effective 4/4/2024).
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
10.0 years
Professional practice
References
5
References
Education Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
HS
additional_coursework_hours:
18
coursework_discipline:
surveying sciences
board_approved:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Tennessee Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 18, Part 1; Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0820-03; Pathway (v); Public Chapter 0650 (2024)
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High school education diploma or high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education, plus an additional eighteen (18) hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences. Increased from previous requirements per Public Chapter 0650 signed 4/4/2024
100% confidence
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Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
10.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
responsible_charge:
True
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Required
|
Tennessee Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 18, Part 1; Pathway (v)
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Ten (10) years of progressive practical experience which shall have been in responsible charge of the duties performed under a practicing professional land surveyor
100% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
|
Tennessee Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 18, Part 1; PLSIT requirements
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Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam administered by NCEES. Required for PLSIT certificate
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
|
Tennessee Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 18, Part 1
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Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam administered by NCEES
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Tennessee Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 18, Part 1
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Tennessee Specific Surveying (TS) exam administered by PSI/AMP
100% confidence
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Reference Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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REFERENCES
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count:
5
from_pe_ps_only:
True
min_pe_ps:
3
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Required
|
Tennessee Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 18, Part 1
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Five (5) references required, with three (3) being Professional Land Surveyors (PLS)
100% confidence
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