Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

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 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
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 Occupational Information Network (O*NET) 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 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
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors 238190

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