Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

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 Program 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:

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.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
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).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
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

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