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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 Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ 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
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 Individuals holding an architect license or other applicable license issued by a state, county, municipality or government agency other than the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ State Board of Architects will not meet the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ licensure requirement.

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
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 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
Architectural Services 541310
Drafting Services 541340