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Drafting and Design Technology
Endorsement Code: 2544
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 Drafting and Design Technology #2544 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 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural-Aided Drafting (CAD/CADD) | 15.1303 |
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD/CADD) | 15.1304 |
| Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)/Computer-Aided Design (CADD) Design Technology/Technician | 15.1302 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | 15.1301 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Architectural and Building Construction Technology
- Architectural Technology
- Architecture
- Civil and Survey Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
- Drafting and Design Technology
- Mechanical Drafting and Solid Modeling
- Pre-Architecture
- Surveying Technology
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
- Architecture, technology and the environment
- Building systems
- Computer-aided design and drafting (cadd)
- Drafting
- Engineering principles for building science
- Foundation architectural design
- Introduction to design and the environment
- Structural systems
- Sustainability and architecture
Candidates must submit a copy of their current architect license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Architects Individuals holding an architect license or other applicable license issued by a state, county, municipality or government agency other than the New Jersey State Board of Architects will not meet the New Jersey licensure requirement.
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 |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and NavalCivil Engineering Technicians | 17-1011.00 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
17-3011.00 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 11-9041.00 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 17-3022.00 |
| Civil Engineers | 17-2051.00 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 17-3012.00 |
| Mechanical Drafters | 17-3013.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Services | 541310 |
| Drafting Services | 541340 |