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Manufacturing
Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.
Career Pathways
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance
- Logistics and Inventory Control
- Maintenance, Installation, and Repair
- Manufacturing Production Process Development
- Production
- Quality Assurance
Eligible Classification for Instructional Program (CIP) Codes
As stated in the New Jersey Perkins V State Plan, career and technical education programs of study must support career pathways meeting two out of the following three criteria, high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. The following CIP codes have been identified as meeting these requirements at the state level.
| CIP Code | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 150303 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Technology/Technician |
| 150405 | Robotics Technology/Technician |
| 150613 | Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician |
| 150614 | Welding Engineering |
| 151301 | Drafting and Design Technology/Technician |
| 151302 | CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician |
| 410303 | Chemical Process Technology |
| 470101 | Electric/Electronic Equipment Installation and Repair |
| 470105 | Industrial Electronics Installation & Repair Technology and Repair |
| 480503 | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant |
| 480508 | Welding Technology/Welder |
| 480703 | Cabinet Maker & Millwork/Millwright |
Industry-Valued Credentials
Industry-valued credentials (IVCs) are identified by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) as:
- Valued — demanded by employers.
- Portable — skills learned are transferable and provide broad opportunities.
- Stackable — skills learned may lead to opportunities for continuous or advanced training and education.
- Rewarding — lead to higher wages, career advancement and or increased job security.
The NJDOE analyzed the NJDOL IVC list by cross referencing every credential for each Career Cluster and identified them as either a Tier I or a Tier II IVC.
- Tier I IVC — stackable credential
- Tier II IVC — advanced credential and available for CTE program of study designation.
| Certification Name | Organization Name | 2024 Credential Status | Applicable CIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AutoCAD Professional |
Autodesk (Certiport Assessment) |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
Autodesk Inventor Certified User |
Autodesk (Certiport Assessment) |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
Certified Production Technician (CPT) |
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
Certified Solid Works Professional |
Solid Works |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
Certified Welder |
American Welding Society (AWS) |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
CNC Operator |
Various |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
Core Robotics Training |
Universal Robotics |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
Machining Level I |
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) |
Tier I |
TBD* |
|
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Forklift |
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) |
Tier I |
TBD* |
|
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety - 10 Hour |
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) |
Tier I |
TBD* |
|
Programmable Language Control (PLC) |
Siemens |
Tier II |
TBD* |
|
Smart Automation Certification |
Smart Automation Certification Alliance |
Tier II |
TBD* |
*This credential may be submitted as part of a Program of Study application for any approved CIP code in this cluster. Cluster leads will review proposed course sequences and syllabi for alignment.
Specific CIP code eligibility is expected soon.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Each CTE program of study must provide students with the opportunity to participate in a CTSO. The CTSOs that are most aligned with this Career Cluster is SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA
Ralph Starace, State Director
SkillsUSA NJ
SCVTS
PO Box 6350
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
rstarace@scvts.net
Resources
Cluster Contact
manufacturing.careercluster@doe.nj.gov
(609) 376-9067