Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 74 Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology program is designed to prepare entry-level service technicians for Caterpillar dealerships throughout the world. During this full-time two year program, the student will develop the skills needed to be productive with little on-the-job training after graduation. Each semester will consist of eight weeks of classroom and eight weeks of required employment. Candidate applications will be screened by Caterpillar dealerships for program selection; each enrollee will be sponsored by a Caterpillar dealer. Applicants not selected for sponsorship into the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology program are encouraged to enroll in the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology or Engine Power Technology program.

Admission to the Program:
To be considered for the program, each candidate must take the Illinois Central College academic placement test and mechanical reasoning test to determine appropriate class placement.

Program Note:
Additional vocational skills classes are available as electives for Caterpillar dealership employees: CATTK 050, 051, 052, 054, 057, and 061.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
CATTK 110; CATTK 111; WLDTR 120; CATTK 150; Approved Mathematics

Spring Semester 1:
CATTK 112; CATTK 113; CATTK 114; ENGL 105 or ENGL 110; CATTK 151

Summer Semester 1:
CATTK 115; CATTK 116; CATTK 117; CATTK 118

Fall Semester 2:
CATTK 200; CATTK 201; CATTK 250; COMM 110; ENGL 201

Spring Semester 2:
CATTK 202; CATTK 203; CATTK 204; CATTK 251; Social Science

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 105	BASIC COMPOSITION
	or
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 201	TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	APPROVED MATHEMATICS * *	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CATTK 110	CATERPILLAR ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS	4
CATTK 111	INTRODUCTION TO CATERPILLAR SERVICE INDUSTRY	2
CATTK 112	FUNDAMENTALS OF HYDRAULICS	3
CATTK 113	CATERPILLAR ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS	3
CATTK 114	FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS	3
CATTK 115	AIR CONDITIONING	2
CATTK 116	FUND OF TRANSMISSIONS & TORQUE CONVERTERS	3
CATTK 117	MACHINE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS	3
CATTK 150	INTERNSHIP I	4
CATTK 151	INTERNSHIP II	4
CATTK 200	UNDERCARRIAGE/FINAL DRIVES	3
CATTK 201	MACHINE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS	3
CATTK 202	CATERPILLAR ENGINE PERFORMANCE	2
CATTK 203	DIAGNOSTIC TESTING	2
CATTK 204	MACHINE SPECIFIC SYSTEMS	3
CATTK 250	INTERNSHIP III	4
CATTK 251	INTERNSHIP IV	4
WLDTR 120	WELDING	2
CATTK 118	SHOP PRACTICES * * *	2

* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree (page 6).

** Approved Mathematics; AGBUS 118, BUS 120, MATH 110 or higher.

*** Optional elective credit course.

For Program Information Contact:
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies Department
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Building
Room TT101
(309)694-5716