Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Transportation,
distribution, and logistics (TDL) relates to how goods are moved
from one place to another As far as goods and services are
concerned, our world is flat. TDL takes care of how we get
Mississippi farm-raised catfish to Europe and how the latest Paris
styles arrive in the United States. TDL industries need motivated
people with new ideas to ensure the U.S. transportation system
continues to work efficiently. This cluster includes the planning,
management, and movement of people, materials, and products by
road, air, rail, and water. It also includes related professional
and technical services, such as infrastructure planning and
management, logistics, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
"Careers in the Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance pathway
include the maintenance, repair, and servicing of vehicles and
transportation facilities, as well as the refueling of mobile
equipment. All transportation relies on equipment which must
function as designed, whenever needed. The people in this pathway
keep the equipment and machinery running while looking for more
efficient, safe, and cost-effective ways to do so."
Webster
County Career and Technology Center Course offerings in this
pathway include:
Automotive
Service Technology I contains an introduction to shop
operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the vehicle
for both service and the customer. The engine repair course focuses
on the overall internal combustion engine, cylinder and valve
train, and lubrication and cooling systems. The transmission course
is an introduction to both automatic and manual drive train and
axles. This course also contains an introduction to
electrical/electronic information and terminology. The Basic
Electrical/Electronic Systems course contains electrical/electronic
system theory, battery systems, starting systems, and charging
systems. It also contains an introduction to disc brakes, drum
brakes, and antilock brakes.
Automotive
Service Technology II is a course offering for
students who have successfully completed Automotive Service
Technology I. The Engine Performance I course contains a review on
shop operations, safety, tools and equipment, and preparing the
vehicle for both service and the customer. The Advanced
Electrical/Electronic Systems course contains information on
lighting systems, concepts of gauges, warning devices, driver
information systems, horn system, wiper/washer system, and
accessories system diagnostic repair. The Engine Performance
and Steering and Suspension course contains information on fuel,
air induction, and exhaust systems; concepts of emission control
system; concepts of engine service; general suspension/steering
theory; steering system inspection, diagnosis, and repair; concepts
of front, rear, and miscellaneous systems; and wheel/tire alignment
concepts. The Automotive Heating and Air information is for service
and maintenance to the heating, ventilation, and engine cooling
system.