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Diesel Engine Technician/Technology
Endorsement Code: 4183
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 Diesel Engine Technician/Technology #4183 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 |
|---|---|
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 47.0605 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Diesel Equipment Technology
- Diesel Technology
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Diesel Equipment Technology
- Diesel Technology
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
- Diagnosis of power shifts and heavy duty automatics
- Diesel electrical systems
- Diesel electronic fuels: systems, operation and diagnostics
- Diesel engine diagnostics and repair
- Diesel engine technology
- Diesel equipment air conditioning systems
- Diesel fuel systems
- Diesel powertrains
- Diesel shop management
- Heavy duty chassis systems
- Heavy duty power trains
- Introduction to hydraulics and pneumatics
- Repair and maintenance welding
- Tractor overhaul and repairTractor Overhaul and Repair
Candidates for the Diesel Mechanics endorsement must submit a copy of a current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificate or identification card for any one of the following ASE Automotive certifications:
- Diesel Certification
Candidates with questions or requiring additional information about obtaining any of the above ASE certifications should contact ASE directly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 49-3031.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Repair and Maintenance | 811 |