SPARTA, N.C. - Sept. 4, 2019 - The journey to becoming a land surveyor is no easy task and includes a generous mix of education and "hands-on" experience. Anyone who wants to practice land surveying in California needs to pass their California PLS exam.

With one of the more challenging state exams, passing the PLS exam successfully on your try can be a challenge. Dr. Tony Nettleman, land surveying engineer and attorney, discusses his experience with California PLS requirements, the application process, and studying for the exam.

There are four paths to become a surveyor in California:
Graduate with a four-year degree in land surveying, take the FS exam, gain two years of experience in responsible charge, and successfully pass the Principles/Practice exam and California PLS exam.

Take the FS exam, gain six years of experience in responsible charge, and successfully pass the Principles/Practice exam and California PLS exam.

Already have a Civil Engineer's license, gain 15 years or more of responsible charge time, and successfully pass the Principles/Practice exam and California PLS exam.

Already have a Land Surveyor's license from another state and successfully pass the California PLS exam.

"Log book documentation of your experience/jobs and references play an important role in the exam application process," says Nettleman.

President of NLCPrep, Dr. Netleman has compiled comprehensive and thorough test prep guides for FS, PS and RPLS exams to assist students not only in taking their exam, but guides them through the preparation and application process for the exam.

More information about preparing for the California PLS exam, Dr. Nettleman, and NLCPrep services can be found at www.nlcprep/ca.com