Introduction to Transportation Careers

This course covers departmental procedures and practices as well expectations of the students in the programs. Safety, environmental concerns, and simulated Right to Know training are a significant part of the course. Basic tools, tool usage, basic power tools, and care of them are included. Threaded fasteners, drive types, torqueing, thread compounds, cutting methods, gluing, and adhesives are covered from a generic point and not vehicle-specific.
Date:
2015-09-02
Primary Material Type:
Presentation
Other Material Types:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical
Project Name:
Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Consortium (MRTDL)
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:
transporation, safety, tools, terminology, college faculty, students

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Many industry partners contributed to the success of this project including an advisory board.
Industry Sector:
Other Services (except Public Administration) -- Repair and Maintenance -- Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Diploma
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This product was reviewed in accordance with ETA's Quality Note Template criteria.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
Course Note:
This course is required in the Diesel Maintenance Program at SETC. http://www.southeastmn.edu/academic_programs/Major.aspx?MajorID=717#collapse00161466

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Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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