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Licensing board moves to credit 15‑credit surveying/tech programs as one year of experience
Summary
The board voted April 21 to ask staff to draft a formal policy that would allow completion of an approved 15‑credit surveying or surveying‑related technology program to count as one year of experience toward licensing, a change intended to streamline reciprocity and education credit for applicants from Central Connecticut State University and Three Rivers.
The State Professional Licensing Board voted April 21 to ask staff to draft a formal policy that would credit completion of an approved minimum 15‑credit surveying or surveying‑technology curriculum as equivalent to one year of qualifying experience for licensing purposes.
The proposal grew out of a request from Central Connecticut State University about whether graduates of its certificate in land surveying could receive experience credit. Susan Matturn, a board member, summarized staff research comparing Central’s 15‑credit certificate and Three Rivers’ 20‑credit program with the University of Maine’s 68‑credit surveying degree and said the board should recognize shorter, consistent programs as contributing to an applicant’s experience tally.
Board members debated how many credits should count and whether the policy should be limited to Central and Three Rivers or apply to any program acceptable to the board. Patty (transcript only gives first name) argued for a flexible, credit‑based approach so other programs could qualify; other members said the board should set a minimum credit threshold. Several members noted that some existing applicants who graduated from smaller programs had relevant experience in flood and stormwater management.
After discussion a motion carried to direct Susan to develop a formal policy recommending that completion of a surveying or surveying‑related technology program of at least 15 credits, when acceptable to the board, be credited as one year of experience. The board asked staff to present a written draft for distribution and review before the next meeting.
The decision is a procedural policy change, not a change of statute; members said the draft will be circulated and may require regulatory or legislative steps to codify. Susan Matturn will prepare the draft and return it to the board for consideration at a later meeting. The board adjourned after approving the March minutes and setting the next meeting for May 12.
