PS — Surveyor-in-Training Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Texas Occupations Code §1071.253 - Surveyor-in-Training Certificate
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
SIT Certificate Requirements (First Step to RPLS)
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS OR AS
discipline:
land surveying or related field with surveying coursework
specific_coursework_required:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1071.253: The Board shall issue a surveyor-in-training certificate to an applicant who: Meets educational requirements under one of the approved categories. Educational Qualifications for SIT Certificate include various pathways under §1071.253(1)-(5): Bachelor's or Associate's degree in land surveying; Combination of education and coursework in surveying-related subjects; Specific coursework requirements as detailed in Board-approved course checklists.
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Course Requirements (Pre-2026 and New 2026 Standards): Applicants must submit certified college transcripts. Approved Course Checklist must be accompanied by course descriptions from collegiate catalog.
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Texas Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements - Engineering & Surveying Law and Rules |
§1071.253: Passes the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination administered by NCEES. Certificate allows individual to gain experience under supervision of licensed surveyor.
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Computer-based, available year-round. No limit to number of attempts. This certificate is the first step toward RPLS registration, allowing individuals to gain qualifying experience.
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