Caterpillar Dealer Engine Technician Apprenticeship

The Caterpillar Engine Technician certificate program at San Joaquin Delta College centers on teaching students the major components, tear down, rebuilding and troubleshooting of Caterpillar diesel engines. The coursework provides the students with skills for entry level positions as a Caterpillar engine technician. Curriculum content is based on industry standards and skills that can be applied to any diesel engine. Students can attain skills using state of the art equipment and trainers while working on real Caterpillar diesel engines. Through a selected progression of mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting courses, the student will be able to function as a Caterpillar diesel engine technician/mechanic. The objective of this certificate is to offer students opportunities to gain skills and knowledge in Caterpillar engine technology. San Joaquin Delta College in partnership with local industry has developed an academic program that prepares the students for the certificate in the Caterpillar Engine Technician apprenticeship program. This aligns their skills with current industry standards and certifications. Industry recognized that certifications provide measurable benefits to Caterpillar Dealer Engine Technician students and their employers and requested a certificate program be developed. This certificate can be stacked upon by other certificates and degrees such as the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Associates Degree program. All of the apprentices will complete the certificate program and the majority will continue on to finish the two year Associates degree. Some of the students will complete the Certificate and branch off into a program that is a Caterpillar Dealer specific Electric Power Generation program offered through the Dealer network. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the fuel setting procedure on a 3406B new scroll fuel system. 2. Upon successful completion of the Caterpillar Engine Technician Certificate Apprenticeship program, 90% of the apprentices will score 70 or higher on the diesel engine and electrical sections of the AED test administered by Caterpillar and/or Association of Equipment Dealers.

Course Title sections/enroll sections/enroll sections/enroll CAT 021 Agricultural Welding (Agerg 021) 1 / 33 1 / 28 1 / 36 CAT 080 Caterpillar Service Industry 1 / 33 1 / 28 1 / 36 CAT 081 Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals 1 / 33 1 / 28 1 / 36 CAT 083 Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems 1 / 33 1 / 28 1 / 36 CAT 084 Fundamentals of Electrical Systems 1 / 33 1 / 28 1 / 36 Annual completers – Projected: 36

The objective of this new certificate is to offer students opportunities to gain skills and knowledge in Caterpillar engine technology. San Joaquin Delta College in partnership with local industry has developed an academic program that prepares the students for the certificate in the Caterpillar Engine Technician apprenticeship program. This aligns their skills with current industry standards and certifications. Industry recognized that certifications provide measureable benefits to Caterpillar Engine Technician students and their employers and requested a certificate program be developed. This certificate can be stacked upon by other certificates and degrees such as the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Associates Degree program. Program Objectives 1. The apprentices will be qualified to perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of Caterpillar diesel engines. 2. The apprentices will be qualified to perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of Caterpillar starting and charging electrical systems. 3. The apprentices will be qualified to perform service, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of Caterpillar fuel management systems.

Core courses CAT 021/AGEGR 021 Agricultural Welding 2 Units CAT 069V Internship: Heavy Equipment-Caterpillar 4 Units CAT 080 Caterpillar Service Industry 3 Units CAT 081 Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals 4 Units CAT 083 Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems 3 Units CAT 084 Fundamentals of Electrical Systems 3 Units Total Units: 19 Proposed Sequence First Semester Units CAT 021 2 CAT 080 3 CAT 081 4 CAT 69V 4 Semester 1 - 13 units Second Semester CAT 083 3 CAT 084 3 Semester 2 - 6 units Special Admission Program Application Procedure Anyone interested in applying for an apprenticeship program must apply to the particular apprenticeship program and not San Joaquin Delta College. The apprentice is hired by an employer affiliated with one of the state approved programs prior to attending any apprenticeship classes. Information about apprenticeship programs in the College's service area is available in the Applied Science, Business, and Technology Division, Holt 140 or by calling (209) 954-5230. Selection Procedure The selection of the apprentice is made by the apprenticeship committee or employer according to the state approved Apprenticeship Program Standards. Once the applicant is selected to an apprenticeship program, the apprentice is required to complete a Delta College Application for Admission.