Agriculture Business, Marketing, and Communications
- Recordkeeping
- Fiscal Analysis
- Budgeting
- Marketing
- Sales and Service
- International Agriculture
- Ag Communications
- Precision Agriculture
- Food Production Chain (i.e. production to consumer)
- Financing and Credit
- Understanding Cost Analysis
- Computer Functionality and Use
- Understanding Futures, Options and Price Protection
- Utilizing Non-Traditional Marketing (e.g. Internet, Farmer's Markets, Branded Products, Direct Distribution)
- Utilizing Government Programs and Resources
- American Agriculture Policy (e.g. Farm Bill)
- Rural Economic Development
- Principles of Advertising, Promotion and Sales
- Business Communications and Job Application Proficiency
- Successful Interviewing Techniques
- Planning Marketing and Public Relations Campaigns
- International Outreach and Communication
- Personal Leadership Development
- Agricultural Agencies and Information Transfer
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Agriculture Mechanics
- General Ag Shop Operations and Safety
- Building Construction
- Metal Fabrication
- Wood Construction
- Concrete Construction
- Plumbing
- Wiring
- Land Surveying
- Power Technology
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Auto Body
- General Auto Body Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice- pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- Metalworking Techniques
- Welding
- Repair Cost Estimating
- Plastic Repair
- Painting and Refinishing
- Glass Removal and Installation
- Body Parts Repair and Replacement
- Frame Alignment - Conventional & Unitized Body
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Automotive Technology
- General Automotive Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to individual Automotive Processes and Procedures
- NATEF Automotive Standards
- Engine Components
- Automotive Diagnostic Equipment and Test Procedures
- Precision Measurement
- Brake Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Air Conditioning
- Fuel Systems
- Emission Control Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Drive train – including transmission, transaxle, and differential components
- Steering Systems
- Suspension Systems
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Aviation
- Aircraft and Aviation Safety
- Aerodynamics
- Gyroscopic Instruments
- Magnetic Compass
- Engine Operation
- Fuel System
- Induction System
- Electrical System
- Weight & Balance
- Aeronautical Charts
- Navigation Methods
- Flight Planning
- Principles of Weather
- FAA Regulations
- Preflight Briefing
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Building Maintenance (As Related to Custodial Duties)
- General Building Safety, Custodial Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment and chemicals involved
- Approved Custodial Practice
- Custodial Equipment
- Floor Maintenance
- Carpet Maintenance
- Window Maintenance
- General Building Maintenance
- Restroom Maintenance
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Building Trades
- General Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- State and Local Building Codes - commercial and residential
- Blueprint Reading
- Cabinetry
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - HVAC
- Electrical Wiring
- Masonry - including bricklaying, stonemason, and concrete work
- Plumbing
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Business Marketing
Content Area-Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Accounting:
- General Accepted Accounting Practices and International Financial Reporting Standards; manage and organize financial data; accounting methods for accounts receivable and accounts payable; payroll accounting, payroll records, and payroll taxes; prepare, present, and interpret financial reports and statements; utilization of computerized accounting applications
- Business Communications:
- Conduct research and gather data using a variety of media; create a variety of professional documents including, but not limited to, business letters, contracts, reports, tables, charts, and promotional materials for print and electronic distribution; prepare presentations and visual aids for a variety of purposes, using a variety of presentation styles and media, and for diverse and/or intercultural audiences
- Business Management:
- Budgeting and forecasting; different types of business ownerships and business operations; human resource management; inventory management systems and controls; personal and professional skills management; production operations management; project management; apply ethics and social responsibility; utilize information and technology tools to conduct business
- Computer Applications:
- Proficiency in a variety of computer applications for business operations including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, multimedia, and desktop publishing/graphic design; data and file management; configure, install, troubleshoot, and update devices and applications; utilization of various operating systems, platforms, and utilities; security of personal and professional data; digital citizenship and information security
- Economics:
- Allocation of resources; aggregate supply and aggregate demand; basic features of different economic systems; the role of economic institutions and incentives in the U.S. economy; the role of markets, market structures, and prices in the U.S. economy; productivity and how specialization, division of labor, physical and human capital investment, and technology affect productivity and global trade; the role of government in economic systems; the role trade, protectionism, and financial markets in the global economy
- Financial Literacy/Personal Finance:
- Earning and reporting income; managing finances and budgeting; savings and investing; banking and financial institutions; decision-making models to maximize consumer satisfaction; credit options, cost of credit, and legal aspects of credit; protecting against risk and financial loss
- Marketing:
- Roles of marketing and impact on the individual, business, and society; influence of external factors on marketing; elements of the marketing mix, their interrelationships, use in the marketing process, and roles in positioning; development of a marketing plan; marketing research and its role in decision making; promotion and sales methods; branding and licensing; plan, organize, implement, and evaluate an advertising or public relations campaign; the advance and impact of social media on marketing and e-commerce
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Carpentry/Fine Woodworking
- General Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- Design
- Drafting
- Blueprint Reading
- Cabinetry
- Carpentry
- Layout Procedures
- Hand Tools & Power Tools
- Machine Maintenance
- Joinery Techniques
- Measuring Tools
- Finishing Processes
- Wood Manufacturing
- Furniture Assembly
- Hard and Soft Wood Experience
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Computer Coding
An instructor endorsed in Computer Coding will:
- Hold a Class 1 or 2 license; and,
- Provide verification of successful completion of a blended learning professional development course of at least 80 hours by a provider recognized by the Office of Public Instruction and the Board of Public Education.
Diesel Mechanics
- General Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- Diesel Theory
- Two Cycle Diesel Engines
- Four Cycle Diesel Engines
- Diesel Diagnostic Equipment and Test Procedures
- Brake Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Air Conditioning
- Hydraulic Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Emission Control Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Drive train – including transmission, transaxle, and differential components
- Steering Systems
- Suspension Systems
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Drafting
- General Drafting Lab Safety
- Manual Drafting Methods
- Computer Aided Drafting
- Architectural Drafting
- Technical Drafting
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Class 4 Qualifications for earning the EC license under FCS:
1. Hold a current CPR certification*: CPR Level B or CPR Level C (with children CPR components)
2. Completed 5000+ hours working within childcare** (preferred in a licensed facility)
3. Aligned education to the Montana Career Path--Level 6: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a child related field such as:
- Child Development,
- Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts,
- Elementary Education (K-8) with Early Childhood Education minor
- Early Childhood Education Master of Education
With a minimum of 20 hours from the following:
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- Child Growth and Development
- Family Relationships and/or Family and Community Partnerships
- Child Guidance
- Childcare (Birth to age 5)
- Observation, Documentation & Assessment of Children
- Health and well-being
- Program/Center Management
(* https://www.mycprcertificationonline.com/blog/different-cpr-training-levels )
(**Watching own children do not count.)
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Electronics
- General Electronics Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- Electronics Industry Standards
- Electrical Engineering Design
- Interpretation of Electronic Schematics
- Diagnostic & Test Equipment
- Circuitry
- Control Systems
- Instrumentation
- Electromagnetics
- Power Generation & Transmission Systems
- Computer Electronics - Microprocessing
- Industrial Robot Control Systems
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
An instructor endorsed as an Emergency Medical Technician will provide verification of a minimum of 5,000 hours of documented, relevant work experience.
Click here for a detailed Class 4A and 4B Requirements chart
An alternative to the above requirement of 5,000 hours of work experience may be substituted by the following:
- Hold a Class 1 or 2 license;
- Hold a current CPR/First Aid certificate and a current license as a lead instructor obtained through the Montana Board of Medical Examiners (regulated under ARM 24.156.27);
- Provide verification of 2,000 hours of EMT experience;
- Provide verification of successful completion of a blended learning professional development course offered by the Office of Public Instruction.
- In addition to renewal requirements outlined in ARM 10.57.420, renewal of this endorsement will also require a current CPR/First Aid certificate and a current license as a lead instructor obtained through the Montana Board of Medical Examiners.
Class 4A, 4B, or 4C Engineering
Currently 5-12 grade Industrial Technology Education teachers (13S ITE) have the background to teach CADD, robotics and automation, foundation of technology, energy foundation, and introductory engineering, but may lack the upper level physical science and/or mathematics background for advanced engineering courses. LEAs have the right to determine the level of courses taught with the 13S ITE endorsement or may ask for assistance from the CTE Division for ascertaining appropriate courses.
The creation of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Endorsement for Engineering is to allow for the inclusion of:
- Licensed engineers wishing to enter the teaching field; and
- Secondary math and/or science teachers endorsed in specific engineering courses in Montana public schools. The local school district may choose to offer engineering classes under the teacher’s current academic license, but would be ineligible to use Carl D. Perkins funds for their engineering program.
Licensed Engineers
- Licensed engineers may apply for a Class 4B endorsement. Engineers holding a professional license will be endorsed to teach all engineering courses including all “Project Lead the Way (PLTW)” course offerings, but must attend PLTW Core Training.
- A licensed engineer that also has a secondary license in an academic area can apply for a Class 4A Endorsement.
Secondary Math or Physical Science Teachers
Teachers with secondary math or physical science licensure may apply for a Class 4A Engineering Endorsement if they are going to teach any of the “Project Lead the Way (PLTW)” courses, but must attend PLTW Core Training prior to applying for the endorsement.
- PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design
- PLTW Principles of Engineering (must attend PLTW Core Training)
- PLTW Digital Electronics (must attend PLTW Core Training)
- PLTW Aerospace Engineering
- PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture
- PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- PLTW Engineering Design & Development
Additional applicable courses offered under an engineering endorsement are:
- Applied Physics (Physical Science teacher recommended)
Other engineering courses will need approval of the MT Superintendent of Schools to be eligible for these Engineering Endorsements.
**An engineering degree and license in any engineering discipline (I.E. Agricultural, Architectural, Chemical, Biomedical, Civil, Control Systems, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Fire Protection, Industrial, Metallurgical and Materials, Mechanical, Mining and Mineral, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Nuclear, Petroleum, and Structural, etc.) are required.
Also required:
- Proof of the successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (a person is not considered to be an “engineer intern” or “engineer in training” until passing this exam.
- Proof of the successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam, which is Discipline Specific
- 5,000 hours of work experience in all of the following areas
- Product Design
- Research and Development
- Systems Management
- Computer Technology
- Practice of General Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Fire & Disaster Services
An instructor endorsed in Fire and Disaster Services will:
- Hold a Class 1 or 2 license; and,
- Provide verification of a minimum of 2,000 hours of employment in fire services or law enforcement; and,
- Provide verification of successful completion of a blended learning professional development course offered by the Office of Public Instruction.
Graphic Arts
An instructor endorsed in Graphic Design (Arts) will have a working knowledge including all areas of design from digital production to pre-press production.
- General Lab Knowledge and safety practices pertaining to the field and tools/equipment relevant to the application
- Working knowledge and application of industry standard software to include:
- Photo
- Vector
- Page Layout
- Web Interactive
- An understanding of the medias available for output to include multimedia solutions
- Typography (hierarchy and style)
- Elements of Art and Principles of Design as they apply to visual design and layout pertaining specifically to composition and aesthetics
- Illustration
- Communication skills applied to design as well as collaborative interdisciplinary applications
- Photography and photo editing/manipulation
- Knowledge of file types and extensions as applied to prepress packaging and export of finished media
- Knowledge of writing copy and word editing
- Understanding of the print production industry when applied to production
- Social, Commercial, Business, and Industrial Design
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Health Science Education
Detailed Class 4A and 4B Requirements Chart
An instructor endorsed in Health Occupations will have experience and knowledge including one or more of the areas listed in the chart.
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed in the chart please complete the Class 4 application.
Heavy Equipment Operations
- General Shop/Worksite Safety & Related Environmental Issues.
- Specific Safety Practices - pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of each piece of equipment involved in the instruction.
- Because of the large variety of heavy duty equipment available, individual types of equipment will not be listed, but will be categorized as wheeled, tracked, portable and stationary related to the following areas of business:
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Mining
- Petrochemical
- Pipeline
- Railroad
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Horticulture
- Greenhouse Management and Production
- Nursery Management and Production
- Floriculture
- Landscaping
- Turfgrass Management and Production
- Horticulture Food Crop Production
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Hospitality & Tourism - Culinary Arts
Basic knowledge and expertise in the majority of the following topics are required for certification in Hospitality and Tourism - Culinary Arts:
- Documented hospitality, tourism, and food service/culinary training and/or experience including front and back of the house workflow management
- History of culinary, restaurant and food services including regional/cultural/global cuisine, religion-based parameters, and indigenous food considerations
- Nutrition/dietary guidelines relating to needs across the life span, and food allergy prevention strategies
- Food literacy (basic knowledge, cooking skill, recipe reading, measurement) including menu and meal preparation in both residential and commercial applications including healthy eating cooking techniques
- Local food systems, including food sources/producers, and seasonal food availability
- Industrial sanitation and safety habits including current ServSafe Food Managers Certification is required
- Industrial equipment experience (i.e. Hobart mixer, commercial convention oven, industrial appliances, gas and electric cooktop) including proper use & cleaning/storage
- Basic, intermediate, and advanced industrial food production terminology and cooking techniques
- Science of food, especially in food product analysis and development
- Culinary math skills such as purchasing, cost-related industry practices, and quantity cooking
- Knowledge of career outlook and education/training requirements for hospitality, tourism, and food related occupations
- Understanding of Career and Technical Education, CTSO advising, and student workplace experience coordination
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Industrial Mechanics
- General Electronics Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- Blueprint Reading
- Schematic Reading
- Electrical/Electronics
- Machinery Troubleshooting
- Diagnostic Equipment & Test Procedures
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Machinery Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lubrication Systems
- Calibration of Automated Systems
- Equipment/Machinery Installation
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Livestock Production
- Livestock Care and Management
- Veterinary Care
- Production
- Sales and Service
- Feeding and Nutrition
- Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer and Reproduction
- Livestock Equipment and Facilities
- Livestock Processing and Marketing
- Livestock Handling and Safety
- Animal Breeds and Genetics
- Health and Pharmaceutical Protocol
- Entomology and Parasitology
- Livestock Products and By-Products
- Food Production and Safety
- Heat Detection and Artificial Insemination
- Meat Identification and Evaluation
- Live Animal Identification and Evaluation
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Machining
- General Machine Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- Machining Operations and Theory
- Bench Metal Operations
- Blueprint Reading
- Layout Procedures
- Precision Measurement
- Metallurgy
- Grinding Procedures
- Fixture and Jig Set-up
- Lathe Operation
- Milling Machine Operation
- Drill Press Operation
- Computer Numerical Control - CNC
- Computer Aided Manufacturing - CAM
- Other machining processes are used in industry but may not be common in secondary education settings
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Plant and Soil Sciences
- Crop Identification and Production
- Agronomic Practices
- Forage Production
- Grazing Management
- Plant Genetics and Breeding
- Plant Physiology
- Precision Agriculture and GPS Applications in Agriculture
- Soil Fertility and Amendments
- Weed Management and Control
- American Agricultural Policy (e.g. Farm Bill)
- Agriculture Machinery and Equipment
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
ROTC
To qualify for a ROTC instructor endorsement, the applicant must provide evidence of certification by the appropriate branch of the US military and successful completion of a criminal background check pursuant to ARM 10.57.201A.
A Class 4A or 4B license with a ROTC endorsement may be renewed every five years with resubmission or certification by the appropriate branch of the US military. (This endorsement is not applicable to a Class 4C license).
If you meet the qualifications, please complete the class 4 application found at the bottom of the Class 4 Homepage. Be sure to include the ROTC certification, which you obtain from your commanding officer.
Small Engines (a.k.a. Power Equipment Technology)
- General Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to each area and the tools/equipment involved
- Basic Hand Tools
- Internal Combustion Engine Theory
- Four-Cycle Engine
- Two Cycle Engine
- Precision Measuring
- Diagnostic Equipment and Test Procedures
- Ignition Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Emission Control Systems
- Governor Operation
- Cooling Systems
- Lubrication Systems
- Transmissions
- Engine Rebuild Procedures
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Stagecraft
An instructor endorsed in Theater Arts will have a working knowledge including all areas of stagecraft (lights sound sets costume and make up) and all phases of production implementation. Admission to IATSE as a member in good standing or USITT with a proven production record would be preferable. The candidate should have proven track experience on general crew calls or self-employment in productions and should have thorough training in general shop/Lab Safety & related Environmental issues pertaining to theater production and exhibit expertise in the majority of the following areas:
- Specific Safety Practice – pertaining to theatrical production and procedures.
- State and Local Fire Codes as pertaining to theatrical production and auditoriums.
- Federal State and Local Electrical codes as pertaining to theatrical production (especially for lighting and set practical).
- State and Local building codes as pertaining to set and construction and performer / audience safety.
- Knowledge of Theatrical hierarchy and crew structure.
- Blueprint / Plot / Plan reading.
- Stage Carpentry / construction.
- Technical Direction.
- Working knowledge of crew work on sets, props, electrics, costumes, make up, and craft services.
- Knowledge of Basic Electronic Circuits and troubleshooting as pertaining to lights sets and sound systems.
- Set / Drop painting technique and paint procedures.
- Basic cutting / stitching.
- Basic make up design and implementation.
- Crew position tasks and responsibilities.
- Collaborative planning and execution of design tasks.
- Proven design and implementation of Light, Set, Sound, costume and Make up designs.
- Portfolio and Resume design and preparation specific to technical theater.
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Teacher Education
An instructor endorsed in Teacher Education will:
- Hold a Class 1 or 2 license; and,
- Provide verification of successful completion of 5 years of professional experience as a licensed educator.
COMING SOON
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Traffic Education Career Pathways
There are four different career pathways for teaching traffic education. A Traffic Education Endorsement may be issued to individuals holding a Montana educator license with appropriate traffic education course work.
- Class 4A: Issued to individuals who hold a valid Montana educator license with the minimum requirements for endorsement; OR
- Class 4B license: Issued to individuals with at least a bachelor's degree, who have a Class 4B teaching license with the minimum requirements for endorsement; OR
- Class 4C license: Issued to individuals who hold at least a high school diploma, or high schools equivalency (GED) diploma and meet the minimum requirements for endorsement; OR
- Class 7 license: Issued to individuals who have a Class 7 American Indian Language and Culture Specialist license and meet the minimum requirements for endorsement.
Requirements for Traffic Education Teachers
A teachers of traffic education must have an understanding of the requirements in ARM 10.13.310 which must include:
- a qualifying valid Montana educator license;
- a minimum of eight semester or 12 quarter hours of credit course work in traffic safety education which must include:
- a driver task analysis (classroom instruction); AND
- behind the wheel (developing vehicle operational skills) course;
- a valid driver's license with a verified acceptable driving record from Montana and any other jurisdiction within which the applicant had been licensed to drive during the 10-year period preceding the date of application
Class 4A
Holds a Montana Educator License and meets the following criteria:
- must accumulate at least 4 semester (6 quarter) hours of qualifying course work in traffic safety education until an endorsable minor or its equivalent (20 semester or 30 quarter qualifying credits) has been completed.
Class 4B License
Has earned a bachelor's degree or above and meets the following criteria:
- must complete credit coursework in
- teaching strategies
- class management
- must provide verification of a minimum of 5,000 hours of documented, relevant work experience which may include:
- apprenticeship training, documenting the knowledge and skills required in the specific trade in which they are to teach;
- work experience completed and verified by previous employers, to include a detailed description of the duties performed during employment;
- self-employed individuals, examples of projects completed; letters of verification from clients or customers, profit and loss statements demonstrating the viability of the business or self-employment;
- verification of teaching experience in the area requested for endorsement, accompanied by verification of substantial work experience in the area requested for endorsement; or
- certificates of completion of appropriate technical programs or related college degrees and coursework, and industry certification.
Class 4C License
Has graduated from High School or earned a high school equivalent diploma and meets the following criteria:
- must complete credit coursework in
- teaching strategies
- class management
- must provide verification of a minimum of 5,000 hours of documented, relevant work experience which may include:
- apprenticeship training, documenting the knowledge and skills required in the specific trade in which they are to teach;
- work experience completed and verified by previous employers, to include a detailed description of the duties performed during employment;
- self-employed individuals, examples of projects completed; letters of verification from clients or customers, profit and loss statements demonstrating the viability of the business or self-employment;
- verification of teaching experience in the area requested for endorsement, accompanied by verification of substantial work experience in the area requested for endorsement; or
- certificates of completion of appropriate technical programs or related college degrees and coursework, and industry certification.
Class 7 License
Holds a Class 7 American Indian Language and Culture Specialist license and meets the following criteria:
- must complete credit coursework in
- teaching strategies
- class management
- must provide verification of a minimum of 5,000 hours of documented, relevant work experience which may include:
- apprenticeship training, documenting the knowledge and skills required in the specific trade in which they are to teach;
- work experience completed and verified by previous employers, to include a detailed description of the duties performed during employment;
- self-employed individuals, examples of projects completed; letters of verification from clients or customers, profit and loss statements demonstrating the viability of the business or self-employment;
- verification of teaching experience in the area requested for endorsement, accompanied by verification of substantial work experience in the area requested for endorsement; or
- certificates of completion of appropriate technical programs or related college degrees and coursework, and industry certification.
Renewal Requirements
Approval to teach traffic education shall be renewed with each renewal of the traffic education teacher's educator license and must accumulate at least four semester or six quarter hours of qualifying course work in traffic safety education until an endorsable minor or its equivalent (20 semester or 30 quarter qualifying credits) has been completed.
Video and Filmmaking
An instructor endorsed in Video and Filmmaking will have a working knowledge including all areas of video planning and implementation and exhibit expertise in the majority of the following areas:
- Specific Safety Practice – pertaining to video production and procedures.
- State and Local Fire Codes as pertaining to video production and auditoriums.
- Federal State and Local Electrical codes as pertaining to video production (especially for lighting and set practical).
- State and Local building codes as pertaining to set and construction and performer / audience safety.
- Knowledge of video crew hierarchy and structure.
- Blueprint / Plot / Plan reading.
- Video Carpentry / construction.
- Technical Direction.
- Knowledge of Basic Electronic Circuits and troubleshooting as pertaining to video signal chain, lights sets and sound systems.
- Camera operation and maintenance.
- Scripting / planning for video production.
- Video Lighting and safety.
- Teleprompter use.
- Video signal chain – studio and field.
- Audio techniques for video and post production.
- Be familiar with NTSC standards both analogue and digital.
- Scripting and Storyboarding.
- NLE and A/B roll editing.
- Portfolio and Resume design and preparation specific to Video Production.
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
Welding
- General Machine Shop/Lab Safety & Related Environmental Issues
- Specific Safety Practice - pertaining to individual Welding/Cutting Processes
- American Welding Society Standards - AWS
- ANSI/AWS Welding Symbols
- Metal Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Layout Procedures
- Power Supplies
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding - SMAW (stick or electric arc)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - GTAW (TIG)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding – GMAW (MIG)
- Flux Core Arc Welding - FCAW
- Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting - OAW and OAC (OFC)
- Plasma Cutting – PAC
- Other welding processes are used in industry but may not be common in secondary education settings.
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.
COMING SOON
If you have at least 5,000 hours of experience including all or most of the skills listed above please complete the Class 4 application.