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Food Processing and Technology
Endorsement Code: 2513
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 Food Processing and Technology #2513 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 |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 01.1001 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 01.1002 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Food Chemistry
- Food Processing
- Food Product Development
- Food Science
- Food Technology and Processing
- Packaging Engineering
- Processing Engineering
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Food Chemistry
- Food Processing
- Food Product Development
- Food Safety, Sanitation, and Hazard Analysis
- Food Science
- Food Technology and Processing
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
- Food analysis
- Food and sustainability
- Food as medicine
- Food chemistry
- Food microbiology
- Food process engineering
- Food processing technologies
- Food product development
- Nutrigenomics and nutraceuticals
- Packaging engineering
- Principles of food science
- Sensory evaluation of foods
- Sustainable food production
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:
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Technicians | 19-4012.00 |
| Food Science Technicians | 19-4013.00 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 19-1012.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing | 311423 |
| Food Product Machinery Manufacturing | 333241 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 811310 |
| Packaging Machinery Manufacturing | 333993 |
| Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities | 926140 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | 541380 |