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Welding

Endorsement Code: 2543

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 Welding #2543 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in 樱花视频 Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0614
Welding Technology/Welder 48.0508

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Welding and Fabrication Technology

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Welding 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

  • Arc cutting
  • Bare metal-arc welding
  • Design statics and strength of materials
  • Fabrication of alloys
  • Flux cored arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Pressure welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Welding automation
  • Welding blueprint and layout
  • Welding codes and procedures

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:

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 job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 51-2041.00
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 51-4121.00

Self-Employment Experience

The U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors 238190

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