Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

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 Program 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:

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
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).

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

Candidate Information