Caterpillar Engine Technology

(Pending State Approval)

Certificate (Certificate Program) - 17 Credit Hours

Program Information:

The Caterpillar Engine Technology Training program is a 24-week technician-training program designed to prepare students to become engine repair technicians for Caterpillar, Inc. In this program, the student will learn how to work on many types of Caterpillar Engines, including: 3406, C13 and C15.

The program combines classroom work in state-of-the-art labs with real world on the job experience. In class, you will learn about engine fundamentals, Caterpillar fuel systems, electrical systems, and more. The 24-week program is divided into three 8-week sessions. The student will be in class 4 hours a day and working in a Caterpillar facility 4 hours a day.

Admission to the Program:
In order to be eligible for this program, the student must be a Caterpillar employee and be selected by an engine facility supervisor. An application will then be filled out along with testing to be done at the testing center.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
CATEN 110; CATEN 111

Spring Semester 1:
CATEN 113; CATEN 114

Summer Semester 1:
CATEN 201; CATEN 202

Course Information:

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CATEN 110	CATERPILLAR ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS	4
CATEN 111	INTRODUCTION TO CATERPILLAR SERVICE INDUSTRY	2
CATEN 113	CATERPILLAR ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS	3
CATEN 114	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS	3
CATEN 201	ENGINE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS	3
CATEN 202	CATERPILLAR ENGINE PERFORMANCE	2

Courses are taught at the Caterpillar Mossville Engine Facility.

For Program Information Contact:

Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department,

Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Building,

Room TT101, (309) 694-5716