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Individuals who apply for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate may be required to complete occupational work experience in the subject area of the certificate sought, depending on the certification pathway/option selected on the application. The pathway/option requirements for specific CTE subject area certificate titles are available on the .

The describes the required occupational work experience for specific CTE subject area certificate titles. Occupational work experience does not include teaching a trade or technical area and does not include experiences where individuals earned college credit.

Occupational work experiences may be paid, volunteer, and/or self-employed. The required length of time for the occupational work experience varies by certification pathway/option.

The following information must be submitted using the NEW Verification of Occupational Experience form 1/2023 or by the employer, hiring organization, or certificate applicant (self-employed experience only) through a letter on business letterhead. The document(s) can be sent to the Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI) by:

• Sending an email to otiexpverif@nysed.gov with the subject line, ���Attn: CTE���, or
• Mailing the document(s) to 91做厙, Office of Teaching Initiatives, 89 Washington Avenue, Room 5N EB, Albany, New York, 12234.

Required Information

• Candidate name and date of birth or last four digits of the social security number.
• Position title held.
• Description of position responsibilities.
  • Certificate applicants should provide sufficient detail in their job description to demonstrate that they have expertise in the occupational field of the position.
• Start and end dates of the position.
• Length of time in the position.
  • Full-time experience: number of days.
  • Part-time experience: number of full-time equivalent days where a day is considered 7.5 hours for evaluation and computational purposes (occupational work experience only).
• Signature from a supervisor or higher position title, a human resources department official, other appropriate organization official; the NYC DOE SVA Director (New York City only); or the certificate applicant (self-employed experience only).
• The position title of the individual who signed the letter/form, the individual���s relationship to the certificate applicant, and the individual���s contact information (email address and phone number).
• Name and address of employer or hiring organization.
• For volunteer occupational work experience only, certificate applicants must have held an acceptable industry related credential or had passed an acceptable industry related exam during their volunteer experience, where applicable.
  • For individuals applying for the Emergency Medical Services 7-12 certificate using volunteer service as an EMT (Advanced, Intermediate, or Basic), they must include the state agency code for the ambulance, advanced life support first responder, or non-transport EMS agency on the verification of experience form or letter from the hiring organization.
• For self-employed work experience only, certificate applicants must also:
  • Send an IRS Schedule C for each year of experience required for the selected application pathway/option to tcert@nysed.gov with the subject line ���Attn: CTE��� or to the above mailing address (e.g., Option J requires four years of experience and therefore four Schedule C documents would be needed), OR
  • Have two key associates (e.g., accountant, attorney, officer of a supply company) write letters of recommendation on letterhead and send the letters to the Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI) at tcert@nysed.gov with the subject line ���Attn: CTE��� or to the above mailing address. The letters should be sent to OTI by the associates and not the certificate applicant. Letters from the certificate applicants��� customers, employees, or family members are not acceptable. The letters must describe the duties and responsibilities of the position with sufficient detail to demonstrate that the certificate applicant has expertise in the occupational field of the position. In addition, the letters must include the current date, certificate applicant name, and date of birth or last four digits of the social security number of the certificate applicant.

• Carpentry
  • This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the building of wooden commercial structures or residences. Experience may include, but is not limited to, using trade-related blueprints and plans to build or install structures and fixtures such as windows and molding; measuring, cutting, and shaping wood, plastic or other materials; constructing frameworks such as walls and doorframes; replacing damaged woodwork structures; and instructing other construction helpers and laborers. For example, positions held may be as a framing, finishing, lead, and/or master carpenter.
• Computer-Aided Drafting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a draftsperson.泭 Experience includes, but is not limited to, structural/civil drafting, architectural drafting, heating and ventilation drafting, machine drafting, mechanical drafting, and/or electrical/electronic drafting. Applicants must have worked with computer-aided drafting programs.
• Drafting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a draftsperson.泭 Experience includes, but is not limited to, structural/civil drafting, architectural drafting, heating and ventilation drafting, machine drafting, mechanical drafting, and/or electrical/electronic drafting. This title does not include experience using computer-aided drafting, which is included in the Computer-Aided Drafting title in the Architecture & Construction cluster listed above.
• Electrical
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the installation, maintenance, identification and repair/replacement of electrical wiring and related electrical equipment in commercial and/or residential buildings (e.g., transformers and circuit breakers, lighting, and supply and distribution systems). Experience may include, but is not limited to, using trade-related blueprints, plans, and technical diagrams to install, maintain and test electrical wiring and controls, and other types of electrical equipment, as well as the installation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (solar power) systems.
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units as well as with temperature and air quality control systems in commercial and/or residential buildings.泭 Individuals are typically trained in all three areas of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, which may include a specialty in water-based heating systems, solar technology systems, or commercial refrigeration.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, using trade-related blueprints, diagrams and other specifications to install new HVAC systems or repair and improve older systems.泭
• Masonry
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the use of masonry materials to build commercial or residential structures. Work as a bricklayer, stonemason, and concrete/cement mason is acceptable.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, using trade-related blueprints and using bricks, concrete blocks, concrete, and natural and man-made stones in the construction of attractive and functional buildings, walls, fireplaces, fences, and patios.泭
• Plumbing
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a plumber, such as installing and repairing water supply components and distribution systems or wastewater disposal systems for commercial and/or residential buildings.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, using trade-related blueprints and installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes and other plumbing fixtures for bathrooms, kitchens, and appliances such as sinks, toilets, and showers.泭 The experience may include work with copper and PVC piping, hydronic heating systems, potable water systems, sanitary wastewater systems, vents, and drains.
• Residential/Commercial Maintenance and Remodeling
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the various skills/tasks performed in the areas of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, masonry, and plumbing, as well as those needed to maintain a clean, healthy and safe property or facility (such as mopping & vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces and restrooms and emptying trash).泭
    Experience may include, but is not limited to, using trade-related blueprints and other methods focusing on the continued maintenance, repair, remodeling and upkeep of existing buildings, structures and grounds in and around homes, garages, sheds, commercial offices and warehouses.泭 Remodeling refers to the upgrading or updating of buildings or structures, including the alteration of existing floors, ceilings, roofs and walls.泭

• Business (CTE) (formerly the Business and Entrepreneurship (CTE) certificate title)
  • This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate business-related (not clerical or support staff) work experience.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, management, marketing, accounting/finance, or other operations relevant to business or sustaining the delivery of goods or services.泭 Experience may also include engaging in entrepreneurship (e.g., identifying, developing and executing business opportunities for profit or non-profit entities) or working for an organization directly responsible for identifying entrepreneurial opportunities.

• Dental Assisting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a dental assistant or dental hygienist. Experience may include, but is not limited to, directly supporting the dentist or other dental professional on the dental team, sterilizing equipment, passing tools to the professional conducting procedures, recording notes, assisting patients with oral hygiene skills, and making appointments.泭 A current NYS Office of Professions Dental Assistant or Dental Hygienist license is required.
• Dental Laboratory Assisting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a dental laboratory assistant. Experience may include, but is not limited to, aspects of the science and technology to make dental prostheses such as molding ceramic dentures, crowns and bridges; aiding the dentist in material choices; and required designs for the fabrication of various corrective dental devices.
• Emergency Medical Services
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in emergency medical services.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, working as a paramedic, emergency medical technician, Regional Emergency Medical Organization (REMO) or equivalent authorized emergency room nurse or emergency room doctor, or military corpsman or medic.泭 A current NYS Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician certificate is required. REMO or equivalent authorized emergency room nurses and emergency room doctors must provide the REMO or equivalent number.
  • If using volunteer occupational work experience only, certificate applicants must have held an acceptable industry related credential or had passed an acceptable industry related exam during their volunteer experience, where applicable.
  • For individuals applying for the Emergency Medical Services 7-12 certificate using volunteer service as an EMT (Advanced, Intermediate, or Basic), they must include the state agency code for the ambulance, advanced life support first responder, or non-transport EMS agency on the verification of experience form or letter from the hiring organization.
• Medical Assisting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in both office and clinical medical assisting duties. Experience may include, but not limited to, using computer applications, office reception, updating and filing patient records, coding and insurance forms, patient scheduling, arranging hospital and laboratory services, billing, correspondence, bookkeeping, taking medical histories, prepping and explaining procedures for patients, assisting doctors and nurses with exams, performing basic laboratory procedures, transmitting prescriptions as directed, and instructing patients about medications and diets in a medical ambulatory center, medical/dental office, clinic, or other health care setting.
• Medical Laboratory Technology
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a medical laboratory technician. Experience may include, but is not limited to, medical laboratory technologists who assist with performing diagnostic analyses in clinical laboratories of hospitals, medical centers and other appropriate laboratory settings. A current NYS license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Technician is required.
• Nurse���s Assisting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). Experience must include, but is not limited to, working as a nurse in the care of chronically ill or elderly patients in a long term care/skilled nursing facility. A valid NYS Office of Professions Registered Professional Nurse license and registration is required.
    New applicants seeking certification to deliver instruction for a Nurse Aide/Nurse���s Assisting program must apply using the Nurse���s Assisting 7-12 certification pathway only.
• Ophthalmic Dispensing
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the interpretation of prescriptions and the making of eyeglasses. Experience includes, but is not limited to, adapting and fitting lenses to correct deficiencies of the eyes based on a written prescription from a licensed physician or optometrist. Experience may also include assisting customers with how to select the best frames for their visual needs and lifestyle and how to best to care for their eyeglasses or contact lenses.泭 A valid NYS Office of Professions Ophthalmic Dispenser license and registration are required. This title does not include experience focused on grinding lenses, which is included in the Optical Mechanics title in the Manufacturing cluster.
• Pharmacy Assisting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in a hospital or community pharmacy under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. Experience may include, but is not limited to, preparation of medications for the pharmacist to dispense (e.g., calculate quantities; mix, count, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders), maintenance of records and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions, pharmacy billing and reimbursement, answering or referring questions from health care providers and patients to the pharmacist, maintenance of pharmaceutical inventory, and use of pharmacy information systems (e.g., electronic medical records).
• Physical Therapy Aide
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience working with a physical therapist. Experience may include, but is not limited to, completing tasks indirectly related to patient care such as cleaning and setting up the treatment area, performing reception and clerical duties, and working with therapy equipment and programs. A valid Office of Professions NYS Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant license and registration are required.
• Practical Nursing
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. Experience may include, but is not limited to, case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider. New applicants seeking certification to deliver instruction for a Nurse Aide/Nurse���s Assisting program must apply for the Nurse���s Assisting 7-12 certification title only. A valid Office of Professions NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and registration are required.
• Sterile Processing
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a certified, registered sterile processing technician or central service professional (sterilizing, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies to help prevent possible infections from supplies and equipment used for surgery and patient care). This includes the following of rules and procedures fundamental to sterilization processing of medical supplies and equipment in preparation for use, and in some cases re-use, in healthcare facilities. Experience may include, but is not limited to, manual and mechanical techniques for decontaminating; and processing, assembling, sterile storage and inventory of medical devices and surgical supplies (e.g., gloves, masks, and needles). A valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) license from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM), or a valid certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), is required.

• Barbering (previously taught under the former the Cosmetology/Barbering certificate title)
  • This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in personal service settings for barbering customers.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, cutting and styling of hair, hair coloring, and scalp and facial hair shaving.泭 A current NYS Department of State barber license is required.
• Cosmetology (previously taught under the former the Cosmetology/Barbering certificate title)
  • This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in personal service settings for cosmetology customers.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, cutting and styling of hair, coloring and bleaching hair, permanent wave curling and chemical straightening, natural nail services and artificial nail enhancement applications, and skin care services. A current NYS Department of State cosmetology license is required.
• Early Childhood Development and Learning (previously taught under the Human Services/Family Studies Cluster certificate title)
  • This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate professional experience working with preschool children in an acceptable early learning setting where a teaching certificate may not be required, such as a licensed and regulated daycare center, preschool or nursery school, or Head Start program.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, working as a preschool or daycare center director or administrator; early education instructional assistant, coach, or teacher; and Pre-K specialist or early childhood administrator.泭 This title does not include experience as a Kindergarten through Grade 2 teacher in a classroom setting that requires teacher certification, which is included in the Education & Training cluster.
• Esthetics
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in personal service settings to customers in esthetics.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, providing makeup and skin care including facial treatments such as masks, scrubs, wraps, aromatherapy, hair removal and makeup applications. A current NYS Department of State esthetics or cosmetology license is required.
• Food and Nutrition
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in food and nutrition to achieve and maintain people���s health. Experience may include, but is not limited to: assessing nutritional needs, providing dietary counseling, preparing food for nutritional value, and/or planning and directing meal preparation as a nutritionist or dietician. Experience can be completed in an institutional setting such as a hospital, government agency, food manufacturing company, or other appropriate entity. This title does not include experience focused on agricultural science, which is included in the Agricultural Production, Science, and Business certificate title in the Agricultural Food & Natural Resources cluster.泭 Also, this title does not include experience focused in the culinary arts, which is included in the Culinary Careers certificate title in the Hospitality & Tourism cluster.
• Human Services and Family Studies Cluster
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate managerial or professional experience in the delivery, co-ordination and improvement of social services that help meet the needs of families and/or other related service populations. Experience may include, but is not limited to, family, community or other related social services (e.g., social work, child welfare specialist, housing casework, adult day care and/or gerontology); child, family or marriage counseling; mental health, employment, vocational or substance abuse counseling; and psychology. This title does not include experience as preschool, nursery school, or daycare provider, which is included in the Early Childhood Development Services title in the Human Services cluster listed above. Education and/or experience as a School Guidance Counselor cannot be used.
• Nail Specialty
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in personal service settings for professional nail care.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, nail technician or manicurist, personal nail trimming, maintenance and nail art services (e.g., gels and tips), treatments and pedicures.泭 A current NYS Department of State nail specialty or cosmetology license is required.
• Personal Trainer Assisting
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience as a personal trainer. Experience may include, but is not limited to, assessing the general fitness and physical needs of clients; designing exercise regimens for clients; providing dietary advice; facilitating aerobic, weight, and/or strength training programs; and practicing safe client participation and injury preventive practice.泭

• Computer Forensics
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the digital forensic sciences.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, the discovery and preservation of evidence found in computers and other digital storage media and the further examination of such digital media in a forensically sound manner in order to identify, investigate, preserve, recover, analyze and present facts and opinions about the evidence. Experience with non-digital (e.g., physical) data or media will not be considered for this certificate title.
• Cybersecurity
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the creation and application of computerized or electronic preventative methods to protect digital information from being stolen, comprised or attacked.泭 Knowledge and skills may include, but are not limited to, the understanding of potential digital information threats, such as viruses and malicious code, and strategies to prevent digital information threats, such as identity management, risk management and incident management. In-depth analysis of non-digital data will not be considered for this certificate title.
• Emergency and Fire Management Services
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the organization and management of public safety resources designed to handle natural or man-made emergencies, such as fires, traffic accidents, natural disasters or environmental hazards (e.g., Emergency Management and Response Coordinator, Fire Fighter, Fire Inspector and Investigator, Hazardous Materials Responder, Manager/Supervisor of Fire Fighters, Rescue Worker Training Officer).泭 Experience includes, but is not limited to, emergency preparedness planning and training, emergency rapid response and co-ordination with and support for other related agencies, disaster mitigation and short-term recovery assistance. This title does not include medical emergencies, which are covered under the Emergency Medical Services title in the Health Occupations Titles cluster. In addition, experience solely as an EMT, police officer, tow truck driver, or heavy equipment operator (e.g., bulldozers, cranes, buses, helicopters, or drones) will not be considered for this certificate title.
  • If using volunteer occupational work experience only, certificate applicants must have held an acceptable industry related credential or had passed an acceptable industry related exam during their volunteer experience, where applicable.
• Forensic Science
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the scientific collection and analysis of physical evidence within the criminal justice system. Experience may include, but is not limited to, analyzing blood, fibers, bullets, and fingerprints; using principles, concepts, theories, reference sources, scientific methodology and safe laboratory practices involved with the forensic examination of evidence; and applying criminal law, rules, and regulations regarding evidence gathering and handling.
• Law Enforcement Services
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the field of law enforcement (e.g., FBI Agent, Federal Marshal, Highway Patrol Officer, Immigration and Customs Inspector, Park Ranger, Police and Patrol Officer, Police Detective and Criminal Investigator, Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff, Transit and Railroad Police).泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, crime prevention and investigation; apprehension, arrest and processing of criminals; protection of lives and property; maintaining civil order, and enforcement of existing laws and ordinances.泭
• Legal Services
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in representing the interest of clients within a judicial, executive or administrative system (e.g., Administrative Lawyer, Attorney, Court Information Officer, Judge, Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Magistrate, Mediator/Arbitrator, Paralegal).泭泭Experience may include, but is not limited to, legal representation in negotiation and litigation; research and advice through the application of law, legal principles and theory; preparation of legal instruments or similar documents or agreements that affect the legal rights of another; and paralegal services performed under the supervision of a practicing attorney.
• Security Operations
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in providing physical (as opposed to electronic) security services to public and private entities, such as stores, corporations, or schools. Experience may include, but is not limited to, working as a security officer, police officer, college campus police/peace officer, detective, investigator, fire investigator, or qualifying military experience.

• Electrical/Electronic Technology
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation or maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, industrial and manufacturing automation, robotics, electronics technology, computer installation and repair, electrical/electronics control systems, electrical/electronic instrumentation, electrical/electronic communication systems, microwave technology, microwave engineering, electrical/electronic field service technology, electrical/electronic maintenance supervision, electrical/electronic site management, circuit board technology or related military experience in electronics, such as sonar technology, radar technology, satellite technology, and/or missile guidance systems technology. This title does not include computer forensics, computer technology, cybersecurity, or drone technology.
• Geospatial Intelligence/Geographic Information Systems
  • ���This certificate requires in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the application and interpretation of all aspects of imagery and geospatial information and services.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, the analysis of imagery, geospatial data, electromagnetic spectra and other information derived from satellites, aircraft, UAVs, or other discrete data sets that have terrestrial locations (e.g., maps and commercial databases, census information, GPS waypoints, utility schematics).
• Mechanical Technology
  • ���This title requires the applicant to have in-depth, comprehensive and appropriate work experience in the application of engineering and technology for the design of machines or products.泭 Experience may include, but is not limited to, mechanical technology, mechanical engineering, mechanical drafting, metallurgy and/or hydraulic engineering. Experience solely in computer programming for robotics, CAD/CAM, and CNC will not be considered for this certificate title.