PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

This program prepares students to deal with issues of automotive performance. Completers will learn to troubleshoot and repair fundamental and advanced automotive failures. Automotive Technology is progressing as new developments in science appear, and our class teaches basics of electronics, mechanics, controls, and more.

Courses We Offer:

• Maintenance and Light Repair A-D
  
• Automotive Service Tech. A-D
  
• Master Automotive Service Technology
• Senior Career Pathway Project - Automotive Services

Transportation Careers

Careers in this cluster focus on the management of the movement of people and goods by various means of transportation, including roads, rail, air and water. Occupations range from operation and design of transportation systems to maintenance and repair on vehicles.

Useful Traits

• Strong Observation Skills
• Practical/Mechanical Logic
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem Awareness

Things You Will Learn

• Mechanical Principles
• Electrical Control Precision
• Equipment Uses
• Customer Service Principles

Certification Offered:

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

• SkillsUSA

Ask about our dual enrollment opportunities at Bevill State.

College: Bevill State Community College

Vehicle Technology and Repair (VT1)

• Automotive Service Offered at Sumiton and Hamilton Campuses

Bevill State has no minimum grade or score requirements for students who earn the Alabama High School Diploma, but all students must complete the COMPASS Placement Test prior to admission.

• Assoc. of Applied Science:    Cost: $9885  -  Credit Hours: 70

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• Long Term Certificate:         Cost: $6501  -  Credit Hours: 46

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• Short Term Certificate:        Cost: $1848  -  Credit Hours: 13

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  *cost only accounts for credit hours

Employment Opportunities

• Gas Station Technician
  • Education needed: Auto Tech Certification
  • Avg. Pay: $31000/yr
  • Certification Needed: ASE offers many

• Automotive Master Mechanic
  • Education Needed: Post-Secondary Certification
  • Avg. Pay: $37000/yr
  • Certification Needed: Advanced ASE certifications

• Government-Employed Auto-Tech
  • Education Needed: Post-Secondary Certification
  • Avg. Pay: $47000/yr
  • Certification Needed: Advanced ASE certifications 

On The Job Training

Ask your career coach, counselor or instructorfor options to gain real world experience in this field.

Resources

onetonline.org

O*NET, Job #49-3023.02

www.ase.com

www.alcareerinfo.org

www.bscc.edu

Information taken from the Alabama State Department of Education

Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development

Section and from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Onet Online.

Director: Chris McCullar

Asst. Director: Kristi Cain

Counselor: Kelli Adkins

Career Coach: Shawna McCullar

Phone: 205-387-0519

Fax: 205-384-5170

Walker County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Ref: Sec. 1983, Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C.; Title VI and VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sec. 504; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008; Equal Pay Act of 1963; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008: The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Walker County Board of Education, P.O. Box 311, Jasper, AL 35502 Phone: 205-387-0555