PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2013
BASELINE MAPPING
wi_ps_experience
SOURCE SUMMARY
Qualifying experience through coursework credit (up to 4 years) + additional practice experience + examinations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
PS
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
Experience Requirement with Education Credit
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 6.0
progressive: True
satisfactory_character: True
education_credit_available: True
max_education_credit_years: 4
Required
Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 443 - Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers
443.06(1)(b), 443.06(2)
Each year (but not more than 4 years) of work or training completed in a curriculum in professional land surveying approved by the section, or responsible charge of teaching, may be considered equivalent to one year of qualifying experience. Each year completed in a curriculum other than professional land surveying may be considered as equivalent to one year of qualifying experience. Minimum 6 years total to demonstrate competence.
85% confidence
Examination Requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: PS
exam_format: oral and written or written
Required
Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 443 - Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers
443.06(1)(a)
Professional land surveyor section may require applicants to pass written or oral examinations or both
95% confidence