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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Building linkages in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TDL) occupations for entry level, technical and professional careers related to the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water to include the related professional and technical support services such as transportation and infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
Career Pathways
- Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance
- Health, Safety, & Environmental Management
- Logistics Planning & Management Services
- Sales & Service
- Transportation Operations
- Transportation Systems/Infrastructure
- Planning, Management, & Regulation
- Warehousing & Distribution Center 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 |
|---|---|
| 150803 | Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician |
| 470603 | Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician |
| 470604 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician |
| 470605 | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician |
| 470607 | Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician |
| 470608 | Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician |
| 470611 | Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician |
| 470616 | Marine Maintenance/Fitter &Ship Repair Technol./Tech. |
| 490101 | Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Tech., General |
| 520203 | Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management |
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 Staus | Applicable CIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604 |
|
Automobile Service Technology |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604 |
|
Brakes |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604, 470605 |
|
Electrical/Electronic Systems |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604, 470605 |
|
Engine Performance |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604 |
|
Engine Repair |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604 |
|
Heating and Air Conditioning |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604 |
|
Maintenance and Light Repair |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604 |
|
Manual Drive Train and Axles |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604 |
|
Mechanical and Electrical |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
470603 |
|
Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
470603 |
|
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety - 10 Hour |
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) |
Tier I |
All |
|
Painting and Refinishing |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
470603 |
|
Structural Analysis and Damage Repair |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
470603 |
|
Suspension and Steering |
ASE (Formerly NATEF) |
Tier II |
150803, 470604, 470605 |
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
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
(609) 376-9067