Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

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 Program 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

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
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).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Repair and Maintenance 811

Candidate Information