Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Brick and Stone Masonry/Tilesetting

Endorsement Code: 4190

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 Brick and Stone Masonry/Tilesetting #4190 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
Mason/Masonry 46.0101

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

This option is not available.

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Masonry 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

  • Adhered concrete masonry veneer
  • Arch construction
  • Auto computer aided design (auto cad)
  • Block construction, bearings and anchoring systems
  • Blueprint reading and estimating
  • Brick layering
  • Chimney construction
  • Concrete sidewalks
  • Development of masonry materials
  • Fireplace construction
  • Footings and foundations
  • Hard-scaping patios and retaining walls
  • Masonry construction
  • Masonry restoration and building walls
  • Tile setting

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
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 47-2021.00
Construction Managers 11-9021.00
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 47-2051.00
Plasters and Stucco Masons 47-2161.00
Stonemasons 47-2022.00
Tile and Stone Setters 47-2044.00

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
Masonry Contractors 238140

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