A CST Designation

• Provides objectives for improvement and advancement for field and office survey technicians ... a career ladder.
• Provides important and needed recognition to survey technicians in public and private practice.
• Provides a standard way for employers to evaluate capabilities of prospective applicants.
• Can be used as an assessment tool in conjunction with survey education programs.

The certification is a four-leveled program for surveying and mapping technicians. The program uses “work elements” to define the testing parameters. Each level is based on hours of experience and licensed surveyors may start at levels I, II or III.

• Level I - Entry level
• Level II - Minimum of 1.5 years of experience
• Level III - Minimum of 3.5 years of experience
• Level IV - Minimum of 5.5 years of experience and hold the Level III certification

TSPS is dedicated to offering educational opportunities and support for surveying professionals in Texas. We believe building a career track for technicians is critical to the future of the surveying profession, thus we have adopted the NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST) Program. The NSPS CST Program is nationally recognized and enables survey technicians and employers to evaluate and establish various levels of competency through proper testing of appropriate work elements.

 

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Next Steps

1. Review the CST Program FAQs Page and determine the certification level you wish to pursue.
2. Review the TSPS Events Calendar to select a testing dates.
3. Complete the application.
   1. Complete the application online
   2. Download the paper application, complete and mail in with fee (see table below).
4. Applications should be completed at least two (2) weeks prior to exam date. Mail application with fee to: NSPS CST Program, 21 Byte Court, Suite H, Frederick MD 21702.
5. Start studying!

 

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Exam Fees for Certified Survey Technician (CST) Program Exam

Full payment is required with your application. All application and testing fees are non-refundable. Checks should be made payable to NSPS.

Students, Active Military & Veterans	$120.00
Examinee	$180.00
Group Rates Available. Contact NSPS at 240-439-4615, ext 112

 

Check out the TSPS Calendar for a list of exam sites and dates in your area.

Would you like to host an exam? Please contact your State Coordinator Trisha Lund, RPLS NSPS CST Board Member / State Coordinator, at trisha@whitmanlandgroup.com

 

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Study Groups

Contact Trisha Lund to get tips on how to conduct your own session.

 

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Become a Proctor
Want to become a Proctor and have your chapter host the Certified Survey Technician exam?

1. Review the Certified Survey Technician Proctor Packet located at the link.
2. Select a date, time, and location and email to communications@tsps.org for it to be added to the online TSPS Events Calendar.
3. Complete the NSPS Proctor Form in the packet and submit as directed.