Transportation, Distribution, Logistics Cluster
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics focuses on planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance Courses:
Sample Related Occupations: Facility maintenance manager and engineer, industrial equipment mechanic, mobile equipment maintenance manager, mobile heavy equipment mechanic electronic equipment installer and repairer (motor vehicle), automotive body and related repairs, automotive service technician and mechanic, automotive master mechanic, automotive specialty technician, bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialist, motorcycle mechanic
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POWER TECHNOLOGY 1: SMALL GAS ENGINES
Grade 10,11,12 (0.5 Credits)
Level: ES –70E235
This course offers an insight into the internal combustion engine and its related systems. Students study the design, construction, and application of engine components, the ignition system, the cooling system, the lubrication system, and the emission system. Math and physical science skills are reinforced in all Power Technology Courses.
POWER TECHNOLOGY 2: INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOTIVE
Grade 10,11,12 (0.5 Credits)
Level: ES –70E240
This course allows a student to study the internal combustion engine as used in the automobile. Topics to be covered are vehicle maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting as well as automotive systems such as drivetrain, fuel and electrical systems. Prerequisite: Power Technology 1: Small Gas Engines
POWER TECHNOLOGY 3: ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE
Grade 11,12 (1.0 Credits)
Level: ES – 70E335
Students are allowed considerable freedom in choosing areas and methods of study. The students may elect to study the fine points of automobile maintenance and repair or investigate areas such as engine modification, customizing, body work, and related areas. Prerequisite: Power Technology 2: Introduction to Automotive