November 5 2014 GEOLOGIST IN TRAINING REGISTRATION amp NATIONAL GEOLOGY LICENSING EXAM Anne Murray PG CPG President FAPGAIPG Early Path Forward for Geology Students amp Graduates General licensure ID: 294585
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Florida Atlantic University WorkshopNovember 5, 2014GEOLOGIST IN TRAINING REGISTRATION & NATIONAL GEOLOGY LICENSING EXAM
Anne Murray, PG, CPGPresident, FAPG-AIPG Slide2
Early Path Forward for Geology Students & GraduatesGeneral licensureGeologist In Training registrationWhy get a license?
Application processExamination & review informationSlide3
What Exams Are Required for Licensure?The National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG)national examination consists of
two parts:Fundamentals of Geology
Practice of GeologySlide4
What Does the State Board of Professional Geologists Do?
Regulates Professional Geologists in the State of Florida
Approves all professional geologist licensure by examination or endorsement Develops language for proposed
statutes and rules pertaining to
geologists
Conducts disciplinary proceedings
Website
: www.MyFloridaLicense.com > Our Businesses & Professions > GeologistsSlide5
New Legislation Establishes Geologist In Training (GIT) RegistrationSenate Bill 404 signed into law June 2014 Law becomes effective January 1, 2015
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) will post and begin accepting applications on its website on January 20, 2015http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/geolo/index.htmlSlide6
What’s Changed in Licensure ?Applicants can begin GIT registration in their final year or following graduation with
at least 30 semester hours from an approved geology curriculum Allows
applicants to take the fundamentals portion of the geology licensure examination and be registered as a GITReduces professional geological work experience requirement to 5 yearsSlide7
Why Licensure?
Registration (licensure)
is a legal Instrument of the stateDemonstrates competence in the understanding and practice of geology
Is intended to protect public health, safety and welfare and the environment by determining and applying sound geological procedures by qualified, reputable professionals
Indicates education and experience to qualify for registration
Grants a privilege to practice
May be required in order to practiceSlide8
Examples of Geology as a Profession geologic mappinggroundwater resource and development protection
mineral-resource evaluationoil and gas developmentsafe oil, gas, water, or mineral drillingaccurate and reliable information to government agencies for public useenvironmental geology issues
land surface stabilitysolid waste sitingtoxic, nuclear, and hazardous waste disposal sitingcontaminated soil and groundwater investigationsmined-land reclamation
acid mine drainage
dam and impoundment construction
highway constructionSlide9
What Does Being a Registered GIT Do for Me?Elevates professional standing/credibility
Demonstrates commitment to becoming a P.G.Increases marketabilityProvides potential salary benefitsSlide10
How Do I Apply?The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) will post and begin accepting applications on its website on January 20, 2015
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/geolo/index.html
Fill out the application and remit application ($150) and examination ($125?) fees Slide11
How to Know If Your Application for Testing Has Been Approved
Letter of approval to take the examination will be mailed to you. Prior to the examination date, you will receive an admissions
card confirming the date, time and locationIf the board denies your application, a notice of intent to deny will be mailed to you by certified mail. You will have 21 days to respond to the
noticeSlide12
General Location of Testing CentersClearwater/CasselberryJacksonvilleMiami
OrlandoTallahasseeTampaThere are no computer based examsSlide13
Exam Dates 2014-2017
Exams are offered twice a year. For 2015 you are eligible to apply for the October exam only. Application submittal is early July. Slide14
How to Prepare for ExamStart early –study consistently- form a study groupTake review courses early on…
Refer to textbooks and internet resourcesSearch Internet for study hints Take practice examsNo programmable calculators or reference material allowed in exam – memorize!
Fundamentals test is 140 questions – 4 hours (less than 2 minutes per question)Slide15
ResourcesASBOG site (www.asbog.org)Review all links for useful information
Candidates handbook has tips and sample problemsTask Analysis gives test blueprint Slide16
Resources (continued)Reg Review (www.regreview.com
)Course offered twice a year – closest location is Orlando ($500 includes study materials), study manual only ($125), $35 for practical quizzes.Online course via webinar is available
Can purchase study materials without attending courseMometrix Media (www.mo-media.com/asbog)
“ASBOG Exam Secrets” ($50)
Geo Rev (
www.georev.com/services
)
ASBOG pre-tests ($50) and E-study manuals ($90)FAPG is pursuing development of review courses in Florida…Slide17
Questions?