Educator Licensing - Design Technology Endorsement

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Design Technology Endorsement
Endorsement Application - PDF
SAEP Application - PDF

Note: Please complete interactive PDF form electronically.  Once completed, print and send in form as outlined in application instructions.

Minimum Endorsement Requirements

• Existing CTE/APP, CTE, or Secondary Education License, and
• Mechanical engineering degree or architects degree or technology education degree and *two (2) years of full-time drafting work experience, or
• An associate’s degree in a drafting related field and *four (4) years of full-time drafting work experience, or
• *Six (6) years or more of full-time drafting work experience.

Verification of passing scores on the NOCTI technical drafting teacher assessment can be used in place of work experience.

Minimum SAEP Requirements

• Existing CTE/APP, CTE, or Secondary Education License, and
• An assignment that requires the requested endorsement, and
• Transcripts showing a minimum of nine (9) semester hours of completed course work related to the requested endorsement, and
• Two (2) years of related work experience, or
• Successful completion of the NOCTI technical drafting teacher assessment.  Verification of passing scores on the examination is required before the endorsement can be awarded.

Note: A plan must be submitted to and approved by the state specialist outlining all requirements and when/where they will be (or have been) fulfilled.     

The Design Technology Endorsement allows an educator to teach the following courses:

• Drafting Design Technology
• CAD Drafting Technology
• Mechanical Drafting
• Engineering Design
• Introduction to Engineering Design - PLTW
• Civil Engineering and Architecture - PLTW

Complete the following to apply for a Skilled & Technical Sciences Education Endorsement or SAEP:

• Download the application form.
• Fill out the form, including university/college course numbers, work experience and industry certifications, to indicate that minimum requirements in each area have been met. 
• Indicate you are applying for an endorsement or a SAEP.
• Attach a copy of your transcripts and highlight corresponding classes.
• Attach copies of letters to verify employment.
• Attach copies of test scores, current professional licenses or other documentation requested by the state specialist.
• Do not send letters of reference or resumes.
• Send the transcripts, professional certifications, and completed form, along with the appropriate processing fee to:

Utah State Office of Education
ATTN: Stephanie Ferris
Educator Quality and Licensing
250 East 500 South
P O Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

Updated December 8, 2011