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Agricultural Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Endorsement Code: 2503
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Agricultural Power, Structural and Technical Systems #2503 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Endorsement | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 01.0201 |
| Agricultural Power Machinery Operation | 01.0204 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Equipment Management
- Agricultural Machinery Technology
- Agriculture Mechanizations
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Equipment Management
- Agricultural Machinery Technology
- Agriculture Mechanizations
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Agricultural mechanics
- Computer applications in agriculture
- Diesel electrical systems
- Diesel engines
- Electrical and hydraulic fundamentals
- Field machinery operations
- Food processing engineering
- Internal combustion engines
- Introduction to precision farming
- Materials science & engineering
- Mechanical engineering technology
- Power trains
- Renewable energy resources
- Site engineering
- Small power equipment
No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineers | 17-2021.00 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | 45-2091.00 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | 19-4099.02 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Production or Harvesting Crews | 115115 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 811310 |
| Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine | 115113 |
| Farm Management Services | 115116 |
| Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing | 333111 |
| Saw Blade and Hand Tool Manufacturing | 332216 |