Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

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 Program 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:

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
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).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Site Preparation Contractors 238910

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