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Heavy Duty Equipment Technology
Endorsement Code: 4184
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 Heavy Duty Equipment Technology #4184 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 |
|---|---|
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 49.0202 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
- Diesel Power Technology
- Heavy Construction Equipment Technology
- Heavy Equipment 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
- Alternating current electrical power generation
- Diesel engine fundamentals
- Dynamometer testing
- Engine air flow analysis
- Fleet management
- General controls and switch gear systems
- Heavy equipment electrical systems
- Heavy equipment hydraulic systems
- Mobile hydraulic systems
- Operation of trenching equipment
- Pneumatic and hydraulic brake systems
- Site preparation and layout
- Tools, hardware and basic safety
- Welding operations
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 |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 47-2073.00 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | 47-5022.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Site Preparation Contractors | 238910 |