Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

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 Program 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:

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.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
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).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors 238220

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