Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Automotive Technology

Endorsement Code: 4182

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 Automotive Technology #4182 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
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 47.0604
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0803
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician 47.0611

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Automotive Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Automotive Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 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

  • Air conditioning and heating systems
  • Auto engine mechanical repair
  • Auto transmissions and transaxles
  • Automatic and manual transmissions
  • Automotive braking systems
  • Automotive electrical systems
  • Automotive engine performance
  • Automotive fundamentals and safety
  • Automotive manual transmissions and drivelines
  • Automotive suspension and steering systems
  • Continuum mechanics
  • Dynamical systems
  • Engine performance and diagnosis
  • Engine systems and emission control
  • Finite element analysis
  • Industrial automation
  • Mechanical measurement and devices
  • Mechanical technology design
  • Principles of automotive electricity and electronics
  • Stress and vibration analyses

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
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 49-3023.00

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
General Automotive Repair 811111

Candidate Information