Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician

A 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.

This 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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)

A 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)

A 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)

This internship is to follow DCAT 111, DCAT 113, and DCAT 114. The student will maintain a daily log book. The intern dealer will provide a mentor for the student. During the course of the internship period an evaluation will be completed between the mentor, instructor, manager, and student. (F)

This internship is to follow DCAT 110 and DCAT 112. The student will maintain a daily log book. The intern dealer will provide a mentor for the student. During the course of the internship period an evaluation will be completed between the mentor, instructor, manager, and student. (S)

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

This 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.

This internship is to follow DCAT 115, DCAT 116, and DCAT 117. The student will maintain a daily log book. The intern dealers will provide a mentor for the student. During the course of the internship period an evaluation will be completed between the mentor, instructor, manager and student. (F)

This internship is to follow DCAT 200 and DCAT 201. The student will maintain a daily log book. The intern dealers will provide a mentor for the student. During the course of the internship period an evaluation will be completed between the mentor, instructor, manager and student. (S)