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Applicant: Determining Where To Start

Learn how to get certified as a surveyor by determining the level to start at, selecting the exam format, finding a proctor and test site, filling out the application, and setting up a CST training program.

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Applicant: Determining Where To Start

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  1. Applicant: Determining Where To Start

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  3. Steps to Getting Certified • Determine which Level to start at • Selecting the exam format (on-line or paper) • Finding a proctor and a test site • Fill out the Application and send it in • See “Setting up a CST Training Program” power point

  4. Step 1:Which Level to Start At • How many years in the industry? • doing what type of work? • How many credits of “formal” education? • How many credits of “formal” Surveying education? • Decide which track you want to follow – Field or Office. • Can start at level for which experience requirement is met. • Level IV applicant must possess a Level III certification.

  5. Assessing Your Education • Use the following for converting educational credits into hours of experience: 1 Semester credit = 31.25 hours 1 Quarter credit = 20.83 hours 1 CEU = 15.62 hours (1 CEU is 10 class hours based on national standard)

  6. Assessing Your Knowledge/Experience Level Level I – Entry Level Level II – 1.5 years experience required Level III – 3.5 years experience required Level IV – 5.5 years experience required (no sample exam) Now take the Sample Exam that corresponds with your combined education and experience

  7. Starting with Level I Sample Exam is recommend for those examinees that are unsure of themselves. Answers and Solutions are provided at the end of sample tests

  8. National Society of Professional Surveyors 5119 Pegasus Court, Suite Q Frederick, MD 21704 www.nsps.us.com Step 2: Determine the exam format you want. Exams can be taken in Paper Format or Online See www.nsps.us.com

  9. STEP 3: Now that you know which exam you are going to take and pass you need to find someone to proctor your exam.

  10. Finding a Proctor and Test Site • Go To nsps.us.com Web site • Go to “CST” section on the Web site • Select “CST Board Member and State Coordinators” • Select your “State” and get contact information for your local state coordinator • OR call your local CST Board Member

  11. Step 4: Fill out the Application and send it in

  12. Don’t forget Verification Signature

  13. Step 5: See the “Setting up a CST Training Program” power point

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