• PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR
    Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

    This pathway prepares students for a careers specializing in diesel engines. These jobs may focus on automobiles or marine vessels, but all require extensive knowledge about the specific details of diesel tech.

    Courses We Offer:

    • Diesel Electrical/Electronic I & II
    • Diesel Engines I & II
    • Diesel Brakes
    • Diesel Suspension & Steering

     

    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

    • Critical Thinking
    • Trouble Shooting Experience
    • Manual Deterity
    • Practical/Mechanical Logic

    Things You Will Learn

    • Mechanical Principles
    • Customer Service Principles
    • Equipment Uses
    • Transportation Efficiency

    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

    • Diesel Technician training offered at Summiton campus.

    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

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

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

      *cost only accounts for credit hours

     

     

    Employment Opportunities

    • Diesel Technician
      • Education needed: High School
      • Median Wage: $20.98/hr, $43630/yr
      • Certification(s) Needed: Many are offered by ASE
    • Farm Equipment Mechanics
      • Education Needed: High School
      • Wage: $17.38/hr, $36150/yr
      • Certification: International Fluid Power Society
    • Transportation Equipment or Vehicle Inspector
      • Education Needed: Post Secondary Certificate
      • Wage:$33.26/hr, $69170/yr
      • Certification: North American Transportation Management Institute 

    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

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