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Surveying Technicians
Accredited Marine Surveyor Certification Description Our Accredited Marine Surveyor® (AMS®) members must have a minimum of 5 years experience and must pass a written examination by our testing committee in order to earn his or her AMS® credential. They must also meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain that credential. Certifying Organization Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors http://www.marinesurvey.org/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Accredited Marine Surveyor Website
Certified Portable 3D Metrologist Level 1 Certification Description A professional who uses portable 3D metrology technology to collect measurements and interpret data from a variety of contact and non-contact portable 3D measurement devices. The Portable 3D Metrologist is responsible for all phases of data collection and other mensuration requirements, which include planning and supervising survey activities requirements and interpretation. Certifying Organization Coordinate Metrology Society https://www.cmsc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Portable 3D Metrologist Level 1 Website
Certified Surveyor Technician: Level II Certification Description In addition to the Level I requirements, Level II Technicians are required to demonstrate more detailed knowledge of survey computations, types of surveys and field operations. The individual in this position is familiar with comprehensive field note taking, plan reading and preparation. The office track technician possesses a detailed working knowledge and application of related computer hardware and software. The technician has a basic knowledge of the principles of the profession. Certifying Organization National Society of Professional Surveyors http://www.nsps.us.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Surveyor Technician: Level II Website
Certified Surveyor Technician: Level III Certification Description In addition to the Levels I and II requirements, Level III Technicians are required to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of survey computations, types of surveys and field operations. The individual in this position is well-versed with field note reduction and in depth plan interpretation and preparation. The Level III technician possesses supervisory skills and a detailed working knowledge of standard field and office procedures. The technician has knowledge of the principles of the profession and various technical standards. Certifying Organization National Society of Professional Surveyors http://www.nsps.us.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Surveyor Technician: Level III Website
Certified Surveyor Technician: Level IV Certification Description In addition to the Level I, II and III requirements, Level IV technicians are required to demonstrate a more comprehensive knowledge of surveys and field operations. This shall include but is not limited to independent judgment, communication and supervisory abilities. The individual in this position is well versed in the day to day operational functions of a field and/or office survey organization. The Level IV technician possesses advanced technical and supervisory skills. Certifying Organization National Society of Professional Surveyors http://www.nsps.us.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Surveyor Technician: Level IV Website
Certified SurveyTechnician Level I Certification Description Level I Technicians are required to demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid skills and safety requirements. The individual in this position possesses a basic knowledge of field operations and types of surveys as well as familiarity with field equipment and procedures used in these functions. Additional skills required include computational ability, survey note taking, drafting/CAD and map reading. Certifying Organization National Society of Professional Surveyors http://www.nsps.us.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified SurveyTechnician Level I Website

Surveying Technicians

Certification Description
Our Accredited Marine Surveyor® (AMS®) members must have a minimum of 5 years experience and must pass a written examination by our testing committee in order to earn his or her AMS® credential. They must also meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain that credential.

Certifying Organization
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
http://www.marinesurvey.org/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Accredited Marine Surveyor Website

Certified Portable 3D Metrologist Level 1

Certification Description
A professional who uses portable 3D metrology technology to collect measurements and interpret data from a variety of contact and non-contact portable 3D measurement devices. The Portable 3D Metrologist is responsible for all phases of data collection and other mensuration requirements, which include planning and supervising survey activities requirements and interpretation.

Certifying Organization
Coordinate Metrology Society
https://www.cmsc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Portable 3D Metrologist Level 1 Website

Certified Surveyor Technician: Level II

Certification Description
In addition to the Level I requirements, Level II Technicians are required to demonstrate more detailed knowledge of survey computations, types of surveys and field operations. The individual in this position is familiar with comprehensive field note taking, plan reading and preparation. The office track technician possesses a detailed working knowledge and application of related computer hardware and software. The technician has a basic knowledge of the principles of the profession.

Certifying Organization
National Society of Professional Surveyors
http://www.nsps.us.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Surveyor Technician: Level II Website

Certified Surveyor Technician: Level III

Certification Description
In addition to the Levels I and II requirements, Level III Technicians are required to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of survey computations, types of surveys and field operations. The individual in this position is well-versed with field note reduction and in depth plan interpretation and preparation. The Level III technician possesses supervisory skills and a detailed working knowledge of standard field and office procedures. The technician has knowledge of the principles of the profession and various technical standards.

Certifying Organization
National Society of Professional Surveyors
http://www.nsps.us.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Surveyor Technician: Level III Website

Certified Surveyor Technician: Level IV

Certification Description
In addition to the Level I, II and III requirements, Level IV technicians are required to demonstrate a more comprehensive knowledge of surveys and field operations. This shall include but is not limited to independent judgment, communication and supervisory abilities. The individual in this position is well versed in the day to day operational functions of a field and/or office survey organization. The Level IV technician possesses advanced technical and supervisory skills.

Certifying Organization
National Society of Professional Surveyors
http://www.nsps.us.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Surveyor Technician: Level IV Website

Certified SurveyTechnician Level I

Certification Description
Level I Technicians are required to demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid skills and safety requirements. The individual in this position possesses a basic knowledge of field operations and types of surveys as well as familiarity with field equipment and procedures used in these functions. Additional skills required include computational ability, survey note taking, drafting/CAD and map reading.

Certifying Organization
National Society of Professional Surveyors
http://www.nsps.us.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified SurveyTechnician Level I Website

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