Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the CFedS Program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a registered/licensed land surveyor under state law in at least one state;
- Have no disciplinary actions within the last 5 years with any state registration board or court.
Fees
All application fees are non-refundable. Payment of fees shall be by credit card. The initial fees cover the cost of the training courses and testing for admission to the program. After you have registered you will be provided with information on where to submit your fees. Once your fees have been processed you will be able to continue with your training and CFedS activity.
Initial training, examination, and CFedS Certification: $1,200.00
Training Requirements
After acceptance into the program, all applicants will be required to successfully complete the following initial training courses:
- CFedS I Records Investigation, History of the PLSS, Administrative Procedures, Indian Land Law and Cultural Awareness
- CFedS II Federal Boundary Law and Title Examination
- CFedS III Survey Evidence Analysis
- CFedS IV Restoration of Lost Corners
- CFedS V Introduction to Water Boundaries
- CFedS VI Subdivision of Sections
- CFedS VII Federal Boundary Standards and Business Practices
Each applicant will be required to take all of the CFedS courses listed above and successfully complete the quiz associated with each course.
The overall training program is delivered via external hard drive. When you receive your materials, a course map has been provided to walk you through the materials step-by-step. The course lectures are presented via video from leading experts in the field. Web-based problems, optional training courses, and the quizzes are accessed from the courses main menu. Students will also be able to access course study guides which contain the content, exercises, handouts and other valuable resource information. The website and directions to access the courses will be provided when you are accepted into the program.
The CFedS training is designed to be a self paced, distance learning program, flexible enough to adjust to the schedules of busy professionals. However, some of you prefer more structure and contact time with instructors.
We have developed a 20 week schedule designed to provide structure to the training by dividing the training into 2 week portions. It will require 5-10 hours of study time per week to complete all the material in the course and properly prepare you for the exam. Bi-weekly conference calls will focus on material covered in the previous two weeks. In addition to answering any questions you might have, we will identify and discuss areas that seem to cause the most problems on exam day.
This is not required. You may complete the training on your own schedule if you desire, but for many of you this will help schedule your time and stay on track.