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National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 (NLSY79)

NLSY79 Attachment 7: Other Certificate Codes

Section 14, Q.08, 1979

Codes 001-025

  • 001 Associate's Degree
  • 002 Bachelor's Degree
  • 003 Master's Degree
  • 004 Other Degree/Certificate not elsewhere classified
  • 005 Seaman
  • 006 Practical Nurse
  • 007 Nurse's Aide
  • 008 Waitress Diploma
  • 009 Secretarial
  • 010 Medical Assistant
  • 011 Real Estate
  • 012 Pharmacist (Extern License)
  • 013 Modelling
  • 014 Boat License (100 Ton)
  • 015 Welding
  • 016 Roentgenology
  • 017 Department of Mines Apprenticeship
  • 018 Fashion Merchandising & Retail Business
  • 019 Apprentice Construction Carpenter
  • 020 Water Safety Instructor
  • 021 Red Cross First Aid
  • 022 Auto Body Repair
  • 023 Restaurant Management
  • 024 Keypunch
  • 025 Cashier

Codes 026-050

  • 026 Cosmetology (Beauty Certificate & License)
  • 027 Small Engine Repair Certificate
  • 028 Diversified Health
  • 029 Lift Truck Operator
  • 030 Masonry
  • 031 Lifeguard
  • 032 Liquified Petroleum Gas Test Certificate
  • 033 Business Skills
  • 034 Sales Clerk Certificate
  • 035 Tool Room Clerk Certificate
  • 036 Machinist Certificate
  • 037 Supply Clerk 038 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning
  • 039 American Collector's Association Certificate
  • 040 Pharmacology (Practical Nurse)
  • 041 Graphics Certificate
  • 042 Horsetraining
  • 043 Mechanic's Certificate
  • 044 Automotive
  • 045 Broadcasting License
  • 046 Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
  • 047 Medical Technology Certificate
  • 048 Medical Office Procedures Certificate
  • 049 Food Service Certificate
  • 050 Dance Teachers Association Certificate

Codes 051-075

  • 051 Piano Guild Certificate
  • 052 Medical Secretary
  • 053 Wire Technician
  • 054 Clerical
  • 055 Bank Teller
  • 056 Upward Bound
  • 057 Retail Shop
  • 058 Heavy Equipment Operation Certificate
  • 059 Forestry Certificate
  • 060 Fork Lift Operator's License
  • 061 Truck Driving
  • 062 Camp Horsemanship Association Instructors Certificate
  • 063 Certified Music Union
  • 064 Health Assistant Certificate
  • 065 Food Occupations II Certificate
  • 066 Electrical
  • 067 Direct Current
  • 068 Boiler Maintenance License
  • 069 Student Teacher's Card - Piano Lessons
  • 070 Association of Sales & Marketing Management Certificate
  • 071 Private Helicopter Pilot License
  • 072 Drawing Certificate
  • 073 Language Certificate
  • 074 Service Station Attendant Certificate
  • 075 Commercial Truck Driver's Certificate

Codes 076-100

  • 076 Fashion Designer
  • 077 Travel Training
  • 078 Bookkeeping
  • 079 Riding Instructor
  • 080 Resale License
  • 081 3rd Class Engineer
  • 082 High Pressure Boiler Operator
  • 083 Low Pressure Boiler Operator
  • 084 Preschool Teaching
  • 085 Jeweler's Certificate
  • 086 Accounting
  • 087 Chauffeur's License
  • 088 X-Ray Technician
  • 089 International Open Water Diver Qualification
  • 090 Hospital Housekeeping Certificate
  • 091 Life Saving Instructor
  • 092 Ministerial Certificate
  • 093 Ironworker
  • 094 Honda Mechanics
  • 095 _______ County Career Education Center
  • 096 Cardiac Arrest License
  • 097 Diesel Mechanic Diploma
  • 098 is not documented. They should be considered code 4, OTHER.
  • 099 Varsity Certificate
  • 100 Electronics Technician Certificate

Codes 101-125

  • 101 Law Enforcement Certificate
  • 102 Senior Life Saving Certificate
  • 103 Computer Programming
  • 104 Typing
  • 105 Respiratory Therapy
  • 106 Printing
  • 107 Photography
  • 108 Gymnastics Judge
  • 109 Barber's Certificate
  • 110 Small Appliance Repair Certificate
  • 111 Communications License
  • 112 Time Study Methods
  • 113 FFA (Agriculture)
  • 114 Emergency Medical Technician
  • 115 Scuba Diving
  • 116 Soccer
  • 117 Water Superintendent License
  • 118 Traffic Safety Certificate
  • 119 Dental Assistant
  • 120 Executive Secretary
  • 121 Trainman's Card
  • 122 Food Handler's Certificate
  • 123 Teacher of Mentally Retarded (volunteer) Certificate
  • 124 Charm School Certificate
  • 125 Certificate for Data Processing

Codes 126-150

  • 126 Food Preparation Certificate
  • 127 Advanced Amateur Radio License
  • 128 Scale Repair 129 Construction Worker Certificate
  • 130 Elementary Teaching in Special Education Certificate
  • 131 Blueprint Reading
  • 132 Draftsman - Certificate of Achievement
  • 133 Chef - Commercial Foods Certificate
  • 134 Sewing Course Certificate
  • 135 Cooking Certificate
  • 136 Child Development Certificate
  • 137 Recreation Work
  • 138 Child Careers
  • 139 Model Office
  • 140 Medical Insurance Clerk
  • 141 U.S. Steelworker's Card
  • 142 Water Works of America
  • 143 Newspaper Carrier
  • 144 Tool & Die
  • 145 Vocational Diploma
  • 146 10-Key Adding Machine
  • 147 Office Machines Certificate
  • 148 Airplane Pilot License
  • 149 CCD - Christian Teaching Certificate
  • 150 Pool Operator Certificate

Codes 151-175

  • 151 Food Handler's Certificate
  • 152 Ski Instructor
  • 153 FAA Power Plant License
  • 154 FAA Airframe License
  • 155 Taxidermist
  • 156 Babysitting Certificate
  • 157 Nursing Diploma - Registered Nurse
  • 158 Telephone Installer
  • 159 Driver's Certificate Award
  • 160 Business Secretary Diploma
  • 161 Radio Operator's License
  • 162 is not documented. They should be considered code 4, OTHER.
  • 163 Xerox Operator Certificate
  • 164 Security Officer
  • 165 Medical Ward Clerk
  • 166 Developmental Assistant (Work with Retarded People)
  • 167 Construction
  • 168 Merchant Marine
  • 169 Bartender
  • 170 Legal Secretary
  • 171 Lathe Operator
  • 172 Marketing Technology
  • 173 Airline Hostess
  • 174 Math Course
  • 175 Microwave Technician

Codes 176-200

  • 176 Pediatric Nurse
  • 177 Tutoring
  • 178 Aircraft Mechanic
  • 179 Upholstery
  • 180 Air Conditioning-Refrigeration Apprentice
  • 181 Survival Weaponry Certificate
  • 182 Military Police
  • 183 Military Police Science
  • 184 Computer Operations
  • 185 Basic Boating
  • 186 Lab Technician
  • 187 Helicopter Mechanic
  • 188 Air Cargo Specialist
  • 189 Micro-welding
  • 190 Fire Extinguisher Certificate
  • 191 Lab Technician
  • 192 Security Batton Certificate
  • 193 Tear Gas Certificate
  • 194 Firearms Certificate
  • 195 National Twirling Teachers Association
  • 196 Pesticide Application License
  • 197 Red Cross Life Saving
  • 198 Camp Counselor
  • 199 Heavy Equipment Operator
  • 200 Firefighting Certificate

Codes 201-225

  • 201 Vehicle Waterproofing
  • 202 U.S. Army Military Police School
  • 203 Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Safety Certificate
  • 204 Rehabilitation Administration
  • 205 Generator Operator
  • 206 Dental Assistant
  • 207 Landscaping License
  • 208 150 Kilowatt Generator Maintenance
  • 209 Training in Aircraft Arrest Systems
  • 210 Apprentice Fire Protection 211 Fire Protection Specialist
  • 212 Florist - Floral Design
  • 213 Social Service
  • 214 Public Information - Journalism Certificate
  • 215 Sports Official - Referee
  • 216 Field Sanitation
  • 217 Mail Clerk
  • 218 Daughters of American Revolution
  • 219 Freight Handler Certificate
  • 220 Ebony Junior Miss Pageant Certificate
  • 221 Military Driver's License
  • 222 National Rifle Association
  • 223 Hospital Corps
  • 224 E.M.T.I.
  • 25 Breathalizer Operator

Codes 226-250

  • 226 Commercial Artist Certificate
  • 227 Administration Certificate
  • 228 Air Traffic Controller Certificate
  • 229 A School Diploma
  • 230 Airplane Captain Certificate
  • 231 Electronic Model Repair
  • 232 Certificate for Driving Explosives
  • 233 Artificial Insemination for Animals
  • 234 Chemistry Specialist
  • 235 Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
  • 236 Jet Engine Mechanic Certificate
  • 237 Small Weapons Repair Certificate
  • 238 Camp ____ ITF Certificate
  • 239 Patrol Dog Certificate
  • 240 Explosive Dog Certificate
  • 241 Early Childhood Education
  • 242 Insurance License
  • 243 Labor Training
  • 244 Instructional Program for Teaching at School for Deaf
  • 245 Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
  • 246 Electronic Weather Equipment Repair
  • 247 Machinist's Mate
  • 248 Snow Hawk Fledgling Certificate
  • 249 Basic Training Certificate
  • 250 Certificate of Training in Communications

Codes 251-269

  • 251 Weapons Mechanic
  • 252 Air Force Certificate in Traffic Management
  • 253 Materials Supply Specialist Certificate
  • 254 Certificate for Electric Power Production
  • 255 National Science Foundation Program
  • 256 Aerographer's Mate
  • 257 Leadership School Certificate
  • 258 Technical School Certificate
  • 259 Crew Chief Certificate
  • 260 Track Vehicle Mechanic
  • 261 Karate Certificate
  • 262 Carpenter Certificate
  • 263 H.M.A. Certificate
  • 264 Intravenous Therapy
  • 265 Hull Technician (Navy)
  • 266 Vehicle Operator Certificate
  • 267 Leadership in the Military
  • 268 General Office Occupations Certificate
  • 269 Hydraulics Certificate

Codes 270-290

  • 270-290 are not documented. They should be considered code 4, OTHER.