How do you become a land surveyor?

How do I become a registered land surveyor?

• Answer:

  ResearchCollect detailed information about the surveying profession. Visit a local library, interview a registered surveyor or inquire at a local community college to learn what schools offer programs in surveying.Education and ExperienceEnroll in a four-year college or university that offers a bachelor's degree in surveying. Seek an internship with an engineering firm or government agency. Work experience and a bachelor's degree are necessary to become a licensed surveyor.Licensure TestingPass two licensing exams given by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)--part one, Fundamentals of Surveying, and part two, Principles and Practice of Surveying. You need four years work under a licensed surveyor to qualify for the second exam. Ask your state licensing board if it requires passing an additional state exam to complete the process.Source:http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos040.htm#naturehttp://www.ncees.org/