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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Endorsement Code: 2517
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration #2517 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Endorsement | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 15.0501 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician |
47.0201 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Mechanical Engineer
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technology
- Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Air conditioning systems
- Commercial air conditioning and heat pumps
- Electric and motor controls
- Environmental impacts of the HVAC industry
- Fundamental of electronics
- Fundamentals of engineered systems design
- Heating and cooling system configurations
- Heating systems
- HVAC electrical controls
- HVAC print reading and automated design
- Hydronic heating systems
- Mechanical system design
- Mechanical systems design and operation
- Refrigeration applications - commercial installation and service
- Residential HVAC system design
- Ventilation
- Warm-air heating and duct design
No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers | 49-9021.01 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 238220 |