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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 Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following 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 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 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