PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
RCW 18.43.040(1)(c) - Eight years of land surveying experience without degree requirement; must demonstrate competence and pass FS, PS, and Law and Ethics examinations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(i)
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A specific record of eight years or more of experience in land surveying work of a character satisfactory to the board and indicating that the applicant is competent to practice land surveying. Broad based, progressive learning in fundamental knowledge under direct supervision of person authorized to practice land surveying. Each year of approved land surveying course without graduation considered equivalent to a year of required experience.
95% 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
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(d)(i)
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Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination may be taken after completion of 4 years of required land surveying experience. Tests knowledge of fundamentals including mathematics and basic sciences.
98% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
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RCW 18.43.040(1)(c)(i) and (d)(ii)
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Successfully passing a written or oral examination, or both, in surveying as prescribed by the board. PS exam taken after completion of 8 years total experience.
98% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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Washington RCW Chapter 18.43 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
WAC 196-16/196-21 - Law and Ethics Examination
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Take-home examination covering chapters 18.43 and 18.235 RCW and Title 196 WAC. Required to become licensed as professional land surveyor.
95% confidence
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