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
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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:
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Glen W. Thurow, NM PS, CFedS, Lead Instructor
Glen oversees all LearnCST content and works with the NSPS CST board as our liaison.
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Brian Fisher, AZ PS, Geodesy Instructor
As 2nd year Director of AAGS, Brian brings a wealth of GNSS modernization knowledge.
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Jerry Mahun, WI PS, Open Access Library
Developer and contributor of the Open Access Library (OAL)
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Jim Crume, PS, CFedS Contributor, SMMS
Developer and contributor of Surveying Math Made Simple.
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