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Plumbing and Pipefitting
Endorsement Code: 2537
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 Plumbing and Pipefitting #2537 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 |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 46.0503 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Plumbing Engineer
- Sanitary Engineer
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Plumbing Technology
- Pipefitting
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
- Bending tool and reverse bending tool
- Blueprint reading and symbology
- Brazing and soldering
- Hand threading and power hand threading
- Hydraulic crimping tool
- Hydronic heating and cooling
- Installing fixtures, faucets, and appliances
- Pipe fabrication and installation
- Piping maintenance
- Piping materials and fixtures
- Piping standards and materials
- Plumbing and pipefitting code
- Plumbing system installation
- Thermodynamics of heat
- Valves and meters
- Water supply, plumbing fixtures, water heaters
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 |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 47-2152.00 |
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 |