Welcome to Patrick Hedegaard from Jytland, Denmark! Here’s a bit about him:
“Im curently studying at VIA University College, a campus in Horsens, Denmark.
The requirements for becoming a land surveyor in Denmark are a high school diploma or another relevant 3 year education, and thereafter one can apply for the 2 year surveyor program with 10 weeks of fieldwork.
It was by chance that I started the education. When I started I quickly became aware that 95% of the students did not know what they had signed up for.or what a surveyor actually does. I want to help change that! “I have a dream” of making this wonderful education more understandable and attractive. So we can get the best of the best as our colleagues.
Being a surveyor is cool and the future is exciting. Feel free to follow my adventure on LinkedIn“
Where did you study? University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Bachelor’s in science, Land Surveying and Topography Engineering.
What are the requirements to be a surveyor in your area?
ORIGINAL LICENSE (by examination) – For an original license in Maryland, the applicant has five categories that are divided into academic and non-academic options:
Approved Curriculum Option (15.305 b) – This first option requires the applicant to complete a four-year degree from an accredited land surveying curriculum along with two years of approved experience.
Approved Curriculum Option (15.305 c) – This second option requires the applicant to complete a four-year degree from an accredited physical science curriculum along with four years of approved experience.**
Approved Curriculum Option (15.305 d) – This third option requires the applicant to complete any accredited four-year degree with a minimum of 30 credits in land surveying-related curriculum along with four years of approved experience.**
Non-academic Option – (15.305 e) – This fourth option does not require a college degree. Applicants can satisfy the licensing requirement with a high school diploma and a minimum of 30 credits in land surveying-related curriculum along with six years of approved experience.**
Non-academic Option (15.305 f) – This fifth option does not require any college at all. Applicants can satisfy the licensing requirement with a high school diploma and nine years of approved experience.
** The board may allow one year of experience credit for each 30 semester hours or its equivalent that an applicant completes in land surveying-related courses that the board approves, with a three-year maximum.
Note: Steps 3 and 4 can be completed in any order. Applicants who have already passed the PS Examination do not have to retake the exam as long as the scores are available from NCEES or sent directly to the board.
License Period: Two-year period from the date of issuance.
How did you get into surveying? When I graduated from high school, I knew I liked math and I had no clue what to do. Someone suggested getting into the Land Surveying and Topography Engineering program and I just fell in love with the profession.
How long have you been in the industry? I have been Surveying for 14 years in Maryland and Washington DC.
Are you part of any associations or organizations you would like us to mention?
Why do you want to be a GKiS Brand Ambassador? I want to help spread the word about how amazing this profession is and, I want to help provide options to our future generation.
Why is it important for kids to know about surveying and the wider geospatial industry? It is important to understand what Surveying is and how important it is in our daily live. As professionals and mentors we must share, explain and train what and why we love this industry. Why is important. What can be achieved as a Surveyor. All the different levels and areas we can work as Surveyors. Again, to me is all about knowledge and opportunity.
What are you going to do as an ambassador for GKiS? Not very clear yet, I want to look for ideas and then execute. All I know is that I want to be part of it and I will work on a plan of action after I get some ideas.
What are your hobbies? Love traveling with the family, Sports and Working out.
If you/your company had a GKiS character, what would it be? Could you explain? I would like to see a Hispanic super smart, understanding, strict, funny, and kind Surveyor.
What poster or resource would you like to see next from GKiS? Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has so many Natural Resources and a lot to show.
Anything else you want to add that you think our audience (surveyors, teachers, parents) would be interested in? Surveying as an opportunity for our children. Surveying is a real profession that needs to be seen as a real option.
Ambassador Spotlight ‘Rhian French’
Welcome to our Brand Ambassador Rhian French from Hampshire, UK! Let’s get to know her in this quick fire Q&A:
If you are not a surveyor, what do you do? I provide PR services for geospatial organisations – I help surveyors in National Mapping Agencies explain why what they do is important.
How long have you been in the industry? Since 2000
Are you part of any associations or organisations you would like us to mention?
Professional Ambassador and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (FRGS).
Proactive Member of the Association for Geographic Information (AGI)
Enthusiastic supporter of Women in Geospatial
Why do you want to be a GKiS Brand Ambassador? I think it’s brilliant and a really engaging way ti inspire to next generation of geospatial professionals. I already attend careers fairs, schools and universities in the local area talking about my job and trying to inspire people to consider at as a career.
Why is it important for kids to know about surveying and the wider geospatial industry? It actual makes a difference to climate change, creating a fairer world, responding to and preventing disasters – all highly visual and easy to understand solutions to the challenges they will face as the next generation.
What are you going to do as an ambassador for GKiS? What ever you need me to but also happy to promote via my AGI membership and involvement in RGS
What are your hobbies? I love exploring new places, meeting new people (I’m very nosy!) I love maps and use them to explore outside, I really enjoy nature – from wildlife watching to gardening.
If you/your company had a GKiS character, what would it be? I have one – 3T the Polar Bear (thanks Elly!)
What poster or resource would you like to see next from GKiS? A little GIF for use in social media/presentations would be great.
Ambassador Spotlight ‘Thomas Herbert’
Introducing Thomas Herbert from Wisconsin, USA! Let’s get to know him in this quick fire Q&A:
If you are not a surveyor, what do you do? I am a paleontologist and run a nonprofit science foundation. Earth Sciences Foundation Inc
How long have you been in the industry? I have been digging dinosaurs for 10 plus year now.
Why do you want to be a GKiS Brand Ambassador? We integrate geospatial mapping and data curation into our programs for kids and veterans. We need more young people engaging in these fields.
Why is it important for kids to know about surveying and the wider geospatial industry? There are so many new applications and technologies coming out that we will need to engage the youth to keep advancing as well as keep them engaged into a career path. All building and infrastructure begins and ends with surveyors.
What are you going to do as an ambassador for GKiS? We will be including materials in our programs with kids to introduce them to surveying as well as when we do speaking engagements to create more brand awareness as well increase engagement.
What are your hobbies? I enjoy fishing and being outdoors. But I am fortunate that my favorite hobby is my job, digging dinosaurs.
If you/your company had a GKiS character, what would it be? A pachycephalosaurs.
What poster or resource would you like to see next from GKiS? Not sure, maybe an interactive online activity to engage kids in surveying. Almost video game like.
Anything else you want to add that you think our audience (surveyors, teachers, parents) would be interested in? As a foundation our focus is outreach and awareness. We strive to get more people, especially kids, involved in geospatial and geoscience careers.
Where did you study? East Tennessee State University. B.S. of Surveying and Mapping
What are the requirements to be a surveyor in your area?
62-18-109. Applications for registration:
(a)
(1) The board shall consider and evaluate a land surveyor applicant’s qualifications based upon:
(A) The applicant’s education, technical, and land surveying experience;
(B) Exhibits of land surveying projects with which the applicant has been associated;
(C) Recommendations and character references; and
(D) The payment by the applicant of a fee set by the board in accordance with § 62-18-125 with the approval of the commissioner of commerce and insurance.
(2) The board shall, in proper cases as authorized in this part, issue a certificate of registration as a land surveyor to any person who submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the person is fully qualified to practice land surveying.
(3) A land surveyor applicant’s qualifications may be reviewed at an interview if the board determines it necessary.
(4) Educational credit for institute courses, correspondence courses, or other courses shall be determined by the board.
(5) No person shall be eligible for registration who:
(A) Does not have a high school education diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED®);
(B) Does not speak and write the English language; or
(C) Is not of good character and repute.
(b) The following shall be considered as the minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant meets the qualifications of a professional land surveyor:
(1) To be certified as a land surveyor intern (PLSIT), an applicant shall:
(A) Make a complete application to the board;
(B) Be of good character and reputation;
(C) Submit three (3) character references to the board, one (1) of whom is a professional land surveyor;
(D) Comply with the requirements of this part;
(E) Pass the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination; and
(F) Satisfy one (1) of the following requirements related to education and experience:
(i) Obtain a baccalaureate degree from a surveying or surveying technology curriculum of four (4) or more years, approved by the board;
(ii) Obtain a baccalaureate degree from a science, engineering or technology curriculum of four (4) or more years related to the practice of land surveying, approved by the board, with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences;
(iii) Obtain a baccalaureate degree from a nonsurveying related curriculum of four (4) or more years, approved by the board, plus an additional thirty-six (36) semester hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences;
(iv) Obtain an associate degree in surveying technology or a related science, engineering or technical field, approved by the board, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences, a record of four (4) years of progressive practical experience, two (2) years of which shall have been under the direct supervision of a practicing professional land surveyor; or
(v) Obtain a high school education diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED®) with a record satisfactory to the board of ten (10) years of progressive practical experience, six (6) years of which shall have been under the direct supervision of a practicing professional land surveyor;
(2) To be licensed as a professional land surveyor, an applicant shall:
(A) Make a complete application to the board;
(B) Be of good character and reputation;
(C) Submit five (5) character references to the board, three (3) of whom are professional land surveyors or individuals acceptable to the board and who have personal knowledge of the applicant’s land surveying experience;
(D) Comply with the requirements of this part; and
(E) Satisfy one (1) of the following requirements:
(i) Obtain a baccalaureate degree from a surveying or surveying technology curriculum of four (4) or more years, approved by the board, and a record satisfactory to the board of two (2) years of progressive practical experience after the applicant passes the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination, one (1) year of which shall have been in responsible charge of duties performed under a practicing professional land surveyor. An applicant who passes the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination and the Tennessee State Jurisdictional examination shall be granted licensure as a professional land surveyor;
(ii) Obtain a baccalaureate degree from a science, engineering or technology curriculum of four (4) or more years related to the practice of land surveying, approved by the board, with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences, and a record satisfactory to the board of two (2) years of progressive practical experience after the applicant passes the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination, one (1) year of which shall have been in responsible charge of duties performed under a practicing professional land surveyor. An applicant who passes the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination and the Tennessee State Jurisdictional examination shall be granted licensure as a professional land surveyor;
(iii) Obtain a baccalaureate degree from a nonsurveying related curriculum of four (4) or more years, approved by the board, plus an additional thirty-six (36) semester hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences, and a record satisfactory to the board of two (2) years of progressive practical experience after the applicant passes the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination, one (1) year of which shall have been in responsible charge of duties under a practicing professional land surveyor. An applicant who passes the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination and the Tennessee State Jurisdictional examination shall be granted licensure as a professional land surveyor;
(iv) Obtain an associate degree in surveying technology or a related science, engineering or technical field approved by the board with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences, and a record satisfactory to the board of four (4) years of progressive practical experience, three (3) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of duties performed under a practicing professional land surveyor if the applicant passes the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination on or before June 30, 2016, or if the applicant does not pass the Fundamentals of Land Surveying on or before June 30, 2016, a record satisfactory to the board of six (6) years of progressive practical experience after the applicant passes the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination, four (4) years of which shall have been in responsible charge of duties under a practicing professional land surveyor. An applicant who passes the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination and the Tennessee State Jurisdictional examination shall be granted licensure as a professional land surveyor; or
(v) Comply with the requirements of subdivision (b)(1)(F)(v) as approved by the board and pass the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination on or before June 30, 2017, or if the applicant does not pass the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination on or before June 30, 2017, obtain six (6) years of progressive practical experience which shall have been in responsible charge of the duties performed under a professional land surveyor after the applicant passes the Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination, plus an additional twelve (12) hours of board-approved coursework in the surveying sciences. An applicant who passes the Principles and Practice of Land Surveying examination and the Tennessee State Jurisdictional examination shall be granted licensure as a professional land surveyor.
How did you get into surveying? I got into surveying because of my Job in the TN Army National Guard, 12T, Technical Engineer and surveyor.
How long have you been in the industry? 10 yrs
Are you part of any associations or organisations you would like us to mention? TAPS Tennessee Association of Professional surveyors, TN Army National Guard and Girls Scouts of America
Why do you want to be a GKiS Brand Ambassador? To share the Great profession of surveying with the next Generation.
Why is it important for kids to know about surveying and the wider geospatial industry? To expose children to careers they may have never known existed that might be the perfect fit for them.
What are you going to do as an ambassador for GKiS?
I hope to be able to attend and organize events with local schools and scouting orginazations to boost awareness are geospatial professions.
What are your hobbies?
Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, swimming, and spending time with my family.
If you/your company had a GKiS character, what would it be?
I guess myself.
What poster or resource would you like to see next from GKiS?
Monument retracement, maybe using Geocaching as a starting point
Anything else you want to add that you think our audience (surveyors, teachers, parents) would be interested in?
Ambassador Spotlight ‘Farrah Etcheverry’
Introducing Farrah Etcheverry AKA @ladyland_surveyor (on instagram) from the Grand Canyon State (AZ), USA:
I live in Northern Arizona, and have worked under a registered land surveyor for the last 5 years, I am currently studying at East Tennessee State University, majoring in Land Surveying and Mapping
The state of Arizona offers two paths to licensure, the educational route, or the experience route. You can complete a bachelor’s degree, or you can study under a registered land surveyor for 4 years before sitting for a licensing exam.
I was introduced to land surveying when I was very young, because my dad is a Land Surveyor. I didn’t get directly involved however, until I was around age 21 and began working for my father. I started out in the office doing more secretarial tasks before beginning to learn basic drafting and survey principles. After a year or so of that I started venturing out in the field as well and haven’t looked back since.
Ambassador Spotlight ‘Medupi Malema’
Introducing Medupi Malema, our latest Brand Ambassador from South Africa!
If you are not a surveyor, what do you do?
I’m a Geomatics student at the University of Cape Town (UCT), majoring in Land surveying
How long have you been in the industry?
I am currently doing my final year (4th year)
Are you part of any associations or organisations you would like us to mention?
I am part of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), I’ve been with them for 3 years and I’m their bursary administrator for the University of Cape Town.
Why do you want to be a GKiS Brand Ambassador?
When I finished matric, I did not know anything about Surveying. So I had to do my own research to find more information about it. The youth from my area in Limpopo are facing the same problem, so I would like to increase the awareness of surveying and why its important in our community. Especially coming from a young person like I am.
Why is it important for kids to know about surveying and the wider geospatial industry?
Being able to understand how the world revolves around Geomatics and by this I mean, how the earth is Geoid and not what we have been told that it’s round, as well as how the coordinate systems of the world operates. I was never exposed to that, so having to learn about it when I got to university was a big transition for me. I believe it’s important to learn about the world as early as possible and that you’re never too young to learn. So I’m trying to increase the awareness of Surveying to the youth.
What are you going to do as an ambassador for GKiS?
My starting point will be to educate the youth in my area about surveying by hosting small group meetings in public schools. I have already had an opportunity to host such at the school I went to, so I’m trying to increase the exposure to other schools especially disadvantaged schools. I am still going to keep doing the same even if I don’t become an Ambassador for GKIS, I just would like to be part of the team.
What are your hobbies?
I’m a workaholic so I like Landscaping, reading books, listening to podcasts, Socializing, music, art, Poetry, meditation and etc.
If you/your company had a GKiS character, what would it be?
Persistency
What poster or resource would you like to see next from GKiS?
A lot of members involved, more young adults joining the team. As well as disadvantaged schools getting the exposure to surveying.
Anything else you want to add that you think our audience (surveyors, teachers, parents) would be interested in?
Geomatics is a broad field, there is a lot more one can do with geomatics. So why not build your brand and inspire others to do the same too. Reach one teach one.
Where did you study? I studied at the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus.
What are the requirements to be a surveyor in your area?
From the Florida Surveying and Mapping Asociation:
“To be a professional Surveyor in Florida, USA, you must:
In review of Florida Statute 472.013, if you have a 4 year degree in a course of study other than Surveying and Mapping, then you have to complete 25 semester hours in surveying-related coursework. You can obtain these requirements through online certificate programs at the Florida Atlantic University or the University of Florida. Additional experience requirements include having six years of experience as a subordinate to a Licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper. Finally, five of those years have to show that you were in responsible charge. Responsible charge refers to working as a subordinate to a Licensed Professional Surveyor and Mapper and indicates that a degreed student has been responsible for the accuracy and correctness of the surveying and mapping work performed.”
How did you get into surveying? I started university in the Surveying program thinking I would change major. However, by the third year, I realized I could make a career out of Surveying and fell in love with the major.
How long have you been in the industry?I have been over a year and a half as a full-time employee.
Are you part of any associations or organizations you would like us to mention?I am part of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), Florida Surveying and Mapping Society (FSMS), Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico (CIAPR), and The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Why do you want to be a GKiS Brand Ambassador?As a new surveyor in the industry, I am enthusiastic about spreading my knowledge and letting everyone know what I do. There is no doubt we need surveyors around the World and Getting Kids Into Survey is a great area to start.
Why is it important for kids to know about surveying and the wider geospatial industry?Kids are the future, and we as professionals need to keep the industry alive and inspire our kids, letting them know there is an industry that needs their help. And it is fun!
What are you going to do as an ambassador for GKiS?As a brand ambassador for GKis I will do as much as I can to inspire children in our community. Show them how a Total Station works, giving them appropriate activities to understand our industry—keeping in touch with schools, boys scouts, etc.
What are your hobbies?My hobbies are painting, exercising, and learning something new every day, such as a fun fact or a new language. I am trying to learn French now and hope to visit France anytime soon.
If you/your company had a GKiS character, what would it be?I would probably be a bird-like a Puerto Rican parrot or a canary. Or myself in superhero attire, haha.
What poster or resource would you like to see next from GKiS?I love the posters and the comic books! I would like to see posters about surveying how we contribute to research and the environment in outer space. T-shirts, surveying gear ( compass, rulers, etc…)
Anything else you want to add that you think our audience (surveyors, teachers, parents) would be interested in?Kids love technology, mini-series about the characters in the comic books.
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Where did you study? East Tennessee State University. B.S. of Surveying and Mapping
If you are not a surveyor, what do you do?
“Im curently studying at VIA University College, a campus in Horsens, Denmark.