About
In 2014, LearnCST was established to promote the National Society of Surveyors Certified Survey Technician (CST) program and offer a robust eLearning tool for those pondering certification. Ultimately, certification creates common ground for employers and those they employ. It also creates an inbound path for those pondering a career in land surveying.
NSPS CST Levels I-IV Organization Chart
Since 1988, the CST
program has certified thousands of technicians across the United States. During that time, the land surveying profession has evolved considerably as a result of technological innovation. In the midst of so much change, it has become harder and harder for employers to determine whether a survey technician is versed in the “old” ways or the “new”; those with wide experience are in short supply.
CST offers four levels of certification with specialty focuses upon arrival at level II:
- Level I technicians are required to demonstrate knowledge of basic skills
- Level II technicians must have 1.5 years experience or 65 semester hours
- Level III technicians must have 3.5 years experience or 65 semester hours
- Level IV technicians must complete a custom essay-based submission
Meet Our Contributors
Licensed surveyors are key members of our contributor team:
Glen W. Thurow, NM PS, CFedS, Lead Instructor
Glen oversees all LearnCST content and works with the NSPS CST board as our liaison.
Brian Fisher, AZ PS, Geodesy Instructor
As 2nd year Director of AAGS, Brian brings a wealth of GNSS modernization knowledge.
Jerry Mahun, WI PS, Open Access Library
Developer and contributor of the Open Access Library (OAL)
Jim Crume, PS, CFedS Contributor, SMMS
Developer and contributor of Surveying Math Made Simple.
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