Preparation for the NSPS Certified Survey Technician Examination- CST Level 1

December 11, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EST)

Description

This webinar will be recorded and available to watch later.

The NSPS Certified Survey Technician (CST) program is a comprehensive national certification program for survey technicians in both the field and the office intended to gauge technical capabilities and general knowledge of workplace safety and procedures.

Some of the goals of the program are:

• Recognizing the important contribution that technicians provide to the surveying and mapping profession.
• Providing credentials to technicians.
• Providing a career ladder for technicians

During this first in a series of webinars, the speaker will provide an overview of the Level 1 CST Exam Work Elements for Office and Field Technicians. He will review typical problems and work through solutions. Examples of the work elements for a Level 1 CST Exam are;

• Types of surveys and their differences
• Historical development of survey procedures
• Knowledge and care of surveying tools and equipment
• Calibration of your equipment
• Survey control points
• Mathematics relating to surveying including linear, angular, slope calculations, elevations and unit system conversion
• Types of survey maps
• Overview of basic CAD skills
• First aid and safety

Speaker: A. Richard Vannozzi, MS, PLS, Associate Professor, Surveying Engineering Technology, University of Maine

Mr. Vannozzi is a graduate of the University of Maine where, in 1984, he earned a BS in Forestry and, in 2006, earned an MS in Forestry, both with a surveying emphasis. Mr. Vannozzi has taught surveying across New England since 2003.  Currently, Mr. Vannozzi serves on the faculty of the Surveying Engineering Technology program at The University of Maine where he teaches courses across the curriculum both in the traditional classroom and online. He is registered as a Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts having first been licensed there in 1988 at the age of 25. He is a Past-President of MALSCE and, in 1998, was recognized as MALSCE’s Surveyor of the Year. He is currently a co-chair of the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Education Committee. He also served on the NSPS Board of Directors (FKA Board of Governors) representing Massachusetts from 2008-2019. In 2017 he was named a fellow of NSPS. He is currently a candidate for Vice-President of NSPS for 2026-27.

Registration Information

Registration Fees: $55/person, $110/up to three people, $165/up to five people for MALSCE members* and $85/person, $170/up to three people, $255/up to five people for non-members. 
For group registrations the applicable registration fee will be determined by the membership status of the majority of registrants. Please note that a recording of this webinar will be made available for viewing for a 60-day period. By registering to participate in this webinar you are granting MALSCE permission to record any questions you ask.

*  Members of CALS, MSLS, NHLSA, NYSAPLS, RISPLS, and VSLS can attend for the MALSCE member rate.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Click register to sign up to participate in this webinar and pay online or request an invoice. To register online at the MALSCE member rate, login or enter the email associated with your MALSCE membership. You can also complete a registration form and register via email, fax, or regular mail. Email or fax your registration form with credit card information to malsce@engineers.org or 617/227-6783, respectively. Mail your registration with credit card information or a check (payable to “MALSCE”) to: MALSCE, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108. Group registrations can also be made online or via email, fax, or mail. To register a group via email, fax, or mail, download the MALSCE Webinar Group Registration Form and follow the submission instructions. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. No refunds will be given after the December 10 registration deadline.