1. (a) Implementation.

   1. (1) The provisions of this section shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
   2. (2) School districts shall implement the employability skills student expectations listed in §127.15(d)(2) of this chapter (relating to Career and Technical Education Employability Skills) as an integral part of this course.
2. (b) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Transportation Systems. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.

3. (c) Introduction.

   1. (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
   2. (2) 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 and related professional support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and facility maintenance.
   3. (3) Energy and Power of Transportation Systems will prepare students to meet the expectations of employers in this industry and to interact and relate to others. Students will learn the technologies used to provide products and services in a timely manner. The businesses and industries of the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster are rapidly expanding to provide new career and career advancement opportunities. Performance requirements will include academic and technical skills. Students will need to understand the interaction between various vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, fuel, cooling, and electrical. Students will also need to understand the logistics used to move goods and services to consumers, as well as the components of transportation infrastructure.
   4. (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other organizations that foster leadership and career development in the profession such as student chapters of related professional associations.
   5. (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.

4. (d) Knowledge and skills.

   1. (1) The student knows the functions and applications of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in the field of energy and power of transportation systems. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) discuss the safe use of hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance and repair of engines; and
      2. (B) discuss the use of audits and inspections to maintain compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

   2. (2) The student applies technical knowledge and skills to simulated situations. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) identify the major components in a vehicular system;
      2. (B) identify necessary maintenance and service of vehicular systems; and
      3. (C) discuss preventative maintenance plans and systems to keep vehicular systems in operation.

   3. (3) The student describes the historical, current, and future significance of the energy and power of transportation systems. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) identify the scope and effect upon society of the energy and power of transportation systems; and
      2. (B) identify potential future scenarios for the energy and power of transportation systems.

   4. (4) The student uses academic skills to document the requirements of the energy and power of transportation systems. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) demonstrate communication skills related to working with customers, technicians, and others;
      2. (B) prepare documentation such as quotes, invoices, bills of lading, work orders, and other reports;
      3. (C) read and interpret appropriate documents such as schematics, charts, diagrams, graphs, parts catalogs, and service-repair manuals and bulletins;
      4. (D) perform precision measurements and use industry specifications to diagnose component shape and alignment issues and determine necessary repair;
      5. (E) use critical-thinking skills to diagnose vehicular system malfunctions, solve problems, and make decisions; and
      6. (F) demonstrate knowledge of regulations that govern the construction, maintenance, and service of energy and power of transportation systems.

Source Note:The provisions of this §127.884 adopted to be effective August 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 4421.