Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Commercial Driver
The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water. It also includes transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, and mobile equipment and facility maintenance. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from automotive mechanic, avionics technician, and automotive entrepreneur to pilots and logistics planning professionals.
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Diesel and Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Commercial Driver
The Diesel, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, and Commercial Drivers program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the function, operations, diagnosis, and service of diesel and heavy equipment systems. This program of study includes driving, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing off-highway and on-highway vehicles and equipment.
Available Career Skills Pathways
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
SKILL LEVEL 1
- Principles of Transportation Systems
SKILL LEVEL 2
- Introduction to Transportation Technology
- Diesel Equipment Technology I
- Entrepreneurship I
SKILL LEVEL 3
- Diesel Equipment Technology II
- Diesel Equipment Technology II + Advanced Transportation Systems Laboratory
SKILL LEVEL 4
- Practicum in Entrepreneurship
- Practicum in Transportation Systems
- Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Dual Credit
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation.
Aligned Advanced Academic Certifications
- ASE Entry Level Automobile Maintenance and Light Repair (MR)
- ASE Entry-Level Automobile Engine Performance (EP)
- ASE Entry-Level Automobile Engine Repair (ER)
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Brakes (TB)
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Diesel Engines (DE)
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Electrical/Electronic Systems (TE)
- ASE Entry-Level Medium/Heavy Truck, Suspension and Steering (TS)
- ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
- Diesel Technology - Job Ready
Available Learning Pathways
Southern Careers Institute
- AS of Applied Science in Management
Pathways | University of Phoenix | National American University
- BS of Arts Business Administration
Available Career Pathways
Example Aligned Occupations
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
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