Associate in Applied Science
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
Degrees and Certificates
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Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician,
Courses
DCAT 110: Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals
Credits 4A lecture/lab course covering engine operating principles, cylinder and piston service, valve service, crankshaft and bearing service, lubrication systems, rebuilding procedures and measurement fundamentals on Caterpillar engines. Caterpillar engines are used for lab disassembly and assembly.
DCAT 111: Introduction to Caterpillar Service
Credits 2This course introduces the student to the Caterpillar organization history and the different parts of the company. Instruction and lab experiences in the shop include safety, shop operation and a major emphasis on how to obtain information using CAT Specific Software Systems.
DCAT 112: Fundamentals of Hydraulics
Credits 3A lecture/lab course designed to teach the basic hydraulic fundamentals. Identification and function of the various components used in Caterpillar hydraulic systems will include vane pumps, gear pumps and piston pumps. Also covered is ISO hydraulic symbol identification and tracing oil flows used in Caterpillar hydraulic systems. Lab exercises include disassembly and assembly of Caterpillar hydraulic components.
DCAT 113: Caterpillar Fuel Systems
Credits 3A lecture/lab course introducing the student to fuel systems used on Caterpillar engines. Combustion chamber design, injectors and injection pumps are covered in this class. Also covered are diagnosing faults in fuel injection and combustion systems, and lab exercises include disassembly and assembly of fuel components used in Caterpillar fuel systems.
DCAT 114: Fundamentals of Electricity
Credits 3A lecture/lab course that introduces the student to basic electrical and electronic fundamentals needed by a technician to properly diagnose and repair the complex electrical systems installed on Caterpillar machines. Included is the study of Ohm;s law, series and parallel circuits, test instruments and various components found on Caterpillar equipment. The course does not teach specific machine systems.
DCAT 115: Air Conditioning Fundamentals
Credits 3A lecture, discussion and lab-type course covering the basic theory and operating principles of air-conditioning systems as they relate to Caterpillar equipment. Lab exercises consist of leak detecting, evacuation, reclaiming, charging, component repair and use of test equipment to diagnose and repair malfunctions. (Su)
DCAT 116: Fundamentals of Transmission/Torque Converters
Credits 3A lecture/lab course that covers the basic components, clutches, torque converters, and various transmissions used in Caterpillar equipment. This course also covers constant mesh, sliding gear, hydrostatic synchromesh, and power shift transmissions involving planetaries. At the completion of this course, the student will have working knowledge of basic power train theory. (Su)
DCAT 117: Machine Hydraulic Systems
Credits 3A lecture/lab course designed for inspecting, testing, servicing and diagnosing Caterpillar hydraulic systems and components. Students will conduct testing and adjusting procedures on Caterpillar equipment, utilizing Caterpillar service procedures and test equipment. (Su)
DCAT 150: Internship I
Credits 4DCAT 151: Internship II
Credits 4This internship is to follow DCAT 110 and DCAT 112. The student will maintain a daily logbook submitted weekly to instructor. The dealer will provide a mentor for the student during the internship period. An evaluation will be completed by student and mentor on weeks 2 and 6. An evaluation will be completed between the mentor, service manager, lead person, and student on weeks 4 and 8. Instructor will perform one store visit around week 4 or 5. Prerequisite: DCAT 150.
DCAT 200: Undercarriage/Final Drives
Credits 3A lecture/lab course that introduces the student to undercarriage and drive systems used on the many different types of Caterpillar track machines. Also covered are final drives and braking systems used in Caterpillar track and wheel equipment. This course is a continuation of DCAT 116 Fundamentals of Transmissions and Torque Converters.
DCAT 201: Machine Electronic Systems
Credits 3A lecture/lab course that covers the electronic systems used on Caterpillar Equipment. This course provides the background needed to diagnose and repair the electronics and computerized circuits found on Caterpillar equipment and engines. Basic electronic concepts, component function and system operation are covered. Caterpillar;s procedures are taught to identify malfunctions and to test the system properly.
DCAT 202: Engine Performance
Credits 2A lecture/lab course that teaches the skills necessary to make CAT engines run at peak performance. The student will be provided with a thorough understanding of the necessary diagnostic skills required for troubleshooting Caterpillar engines and fuel systems. Emphasis will be placed upon knowledge and skills necessary to assure product reliability and performance.
DCAT 203: Diagnostic Testing
Credits 2A lecture/lab course that teaches the skills necessary to make CAT engines run at peak performance. The student will be provided with a thorough understanding of the necessary diagnostic skills required for troubleshooting Caterpillar engines and fuel systems. Emphasis will be placed upon knowledge and skills necessary to assure product reliability and performance.
DCAT 204: Machine Specific Systems
Credits 3This course is designed to expose the student to different types of specialty equipment used for various operations, utilizing CAT equipment. Testing and adjustment of this equipment will also be covered as per Caterpillar service procedures.
DCAT 250: Internship III
Credits 4DCAT 251: Internship IV
Credits 4This internship is to follow DCAT 200 and DCAT 201. The student will maintain a daily log book submitted weekly to instructor on Blackboard. The dealer will provide a mentor for the student. During the course of the internship period an evaluation will be completed between the student and mentor on weeks 2 and 6. An evaluation will be completed between the mentor, service manager, lead person, and student on weeks 4 and 8. A self-evaluation will be submitted at the completion of week 8. Instructor will perform one store visit around week 4 or 5. Prerequisites: DCAT 150, DCAT 151, and DCAT 250. (S)