The provisional trades certificate is one of several types of certificates issued by the Nebraska Department of Education. The certificate must carry the name of the area of specialization - this is called the 'endorsement'. The Provisional Trades Certificate allows teaching only in the area of endorsement .
Endorsements are available in a virtually unlimited number of trade areas.
This action was taken to address the shortage of persons who are appropriately trained to serve as coaches in our schools. In order to protect the health and welfare of the student who will play, practice and compete under the direction of these coaches, a number of specific requirements apply to the issuance of this certificate. Some of these requirements apply to all teaching certificates. The training requirements , approved by the Coaches Education Committee of the Nebraska School Activities Association, apply only to those persons who apply for the 'coaching on trades' form of teacher certification. The Provisional Trades Certificate is issued only upon the request of a school system.