SCPLS SC Land Surveyor Certification Prep — Unlimited Practice Guide

Unlimited Practice Guide offers 346 source-cited practice questions, SM-2 flashcards, and a 100-question full simulation for the SC State-Specific Land Surveyor Examination — across all 7 domains.

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About the SCPLS Exam

The SC State-Specific Land Surveyor Examination (SCPLS) is administered by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (SC LLR). It consists of 100 questions within a 120-minute time limit and covers 7 domains including South Carolina plat standards, the SC Practice Act, monumentation requirements, geodetic methods, and boundary law. Passing the SCPLS is required for Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure in South Carolina alongside the national NCEES FS and PS exams.

Exam Overview

  • Exam body: SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation — Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  • Questions: 100 scored questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Scope: South Carolina state-specific
  • Content areas: Survey Classifications & Accuracy, Plat Content & Certification, Monumentation & Field Procedures, Geodetic/State Plane/GNSS, SC Practice Act, Licensure Tiers & Seal, Boundary Law & Recordation

Career Outlook (BLS 2023)

  • Occupation: Surveyors — SOC 17-1022
  • Median annual wage: $68,110
  • Projected 10-year job growth: +3%
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2023