21-56.0603. EXAMINATIONS

(a) Fundamentals of Land Surveying. This eight-hour written examination is designed primarily to test the applicant's proficiency and knowledge of the fundamentals of land surveying.

(b) Principles and Practice of Land Surveying. This eight-hour written examination is designed to test the applicant's proficiency and knowledge of land surveying practices and procedures generally and specifically within North Carolina.

(c) Examination Aids. Examinees may utilize examination aids as specified in published Board material furnished to applicants.

(d) Preparation of Examination. The examination in the fundamentals of land surveying and six hours of the examination in the principles and practice of land surveying are national examinations promulgated by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) of which the Board is a member. The two-hour North Carolina portion of the principles and practice of land surveying examination is prepared and graded by the Board.

(e) Examination Filing Deadline. The applicant who wishes to take an examination must have the completed application (which includes all necessary references, transcripts, and verifications) in the Board office prior to the Board--established deadline dates of August 1 for Fall examinations and January 2 for Spring examinations.

(f) Seating Notice. After approval of an application the applicant will receive a seating notice. This notice will inform the applicant of the date, time and location of the examination and the seat number assigned.

(g) Unexcused Absences. After a seating notice for a scheduled examination has been issued by the Board, and the applicant fails to appear, the applicant's record will reflect "unexcused absence" unless the absence was for official jury duty or the applicant was not physically able to be present, as indicated by a doctor's certificate.

(h) Oral Interview. During the examination on the principles and practice of land surveying, the applicant may be interviewed by Board members. The purpose of the interview is to augment the evidence submitted in an application with regard to education or experience.

(i) Re-Examination. A person who has failed an examination is allowed to apply to take the examination again at the next regularly scheduled examination period. A person having a combined record of three failures or unexcused absences will not be allowed to take that examination again until a written appeal is made to the Board and the qualifications for examination are reviewed and reaffirmed by the Board. The applicant must demonstrate to the Board that actions have been taken to improve the applicant's chances for passing the exam.