Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

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 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
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 New Jersey State Board of Architects Individuals holding an architect license or other applicable license issued by a state, county, municipality or government agency other than the New Jersey State Board of Architects will not meet the New Jersey 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 Occupational Information Network (O*NET) 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 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
Architectural Services 541310
Drafting Services 541340

Candidate Information