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PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR
Transportation, Distribution & LogisticsThis 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
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.
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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
*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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- Diesel Electrical/Electronic I & II