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Architecture and Construction
Career Pathways
- Construction
- Design/Pre-Construction
- Maintenance & Operations
Eligible Classification for Instructional Program (CIP) Codes
As stated in the New Jersey Perkins V State Plan, career and technical education programs of study must support career pathways meeting two out of the following three criteria, high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations. The following CIP codes have been identified as meeting these requirements at the state level.
| CIP Code | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 15.1303 | Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD |
| 46.0415 | Building Construction Technology |
| 46.0201 | Carpentry/Carpenter |
| 15.1304 | Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD |
| 14.0801 | Civil Engineering, General |
| 14.3301 | Construction Engineering |
| 49.0202 | Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation |
| 15.1302 | Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)/Computer-Aided Design (CADD) Design Technology/Technician |
| 15.1301 | Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General |
| 46.0302 | Electrician |
| 47.0201 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician |
| 15.0501 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician |
| 14.3501 | Industrial Engineering |
| 46.0101 | Mason/Masonry |
| 46.0503 | Plumbing Technology/Plumber |
Industry-Valued Credentials:
Industry-valued credentials (IVCs) are identified by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) as:
- Valued – demanded by employers.
- Portable – skills learned are transferable and provide broad opportunities.
- Stackable – skills learned may lead to opportunities for continuous or advanced training and education.
- Rewarding – lead to higher wages, career advancement and or increased job security.
The NJDOE analyzed the NJDOL IVC list by cross referencing every credential for each Career Cluster and identified them as either a Tier I or a Tier II IVC.
- Tier I IVC – stackable credential
- Tier II IVC – advanced credential and available for CTE program of study designation.
| Certification Name | Organization Name | 2024 Credential Status | Applicable CIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD-Auto Desk Certified User | AutoDesk, Inc. (Certiport Assessment) | Tier II | 151303, 151304, 460415, 460201 |
| EPA Section 608 Certification | Air Conditioning Contractors of America | Tier II | 470201 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety - 10 Hour | Various OSHA approved providers | Tier I | 460101, 460201, 460302, 460415, 460503, 470201, 490202 |
| Revit - AutoDesk Certified User | AutoDesk, Inc. (Certiport Assessment) | Tier II | 151303, 151304, 460415, 460201 |
Each CTE program of study must provide students with the opportunity to participate in a CTSO. The CTSO that is most aligned with this Career Cluster is SkillsUSA.
SkillsUSA
Ralph Starace, State Director SkillsUSA NJ
SCVTS
PO Box 6350
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
rstarace@scvts.net
Resources
Cluster Contact:
construction.careercluster@doe.nj.gov
(609) 376-9067