MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3005 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2022 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 74-82 CIP Code: 47.0302	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: MC Field of Interest: Applied Technology Instructional Council: Applied Technology (57) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 49-3031.00 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 51-2031.00 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 49-3041.00 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Caterpillar Technician Training degree prepares students with the skills required to service and repair Caterpillar machines. The program combines general education curriculum, specialized Caterpillar machine coursework, and practical experience through internships to prepare students to work in authorized Caterpillar service facilities. Students receive training in diesel engines, electrical principles and electronic controls, sophisticated computer-based diagnosis, state-of-the-art hydraulics and powertrains, HVAC certification, as well as other high demand skills.

Learning Outcomes
1. Use appropriate service information, tools, and equipment to accomplish tasks related to the service and repair of Caterpillar machines. (CTT110, CTT111, CTT112, CTT113, CTT114, CTT115, CTT116, CTT117, CTT118, CTT119, CTT200, CTT201, CTT202, CTT203, CTT204, CTT205, CTT206, GTC107, MAT15+) 2. Explain the theory and operation of the following systems: electrical, electronic controls, HVAC, hydraulic, powertrain, and engine. (CTT111, CTT112, CTT113, CTT114, CTT115, CTT116, CTT117, CTT200, CTT201, GTC107) 3. Perform disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, testing, and installation of components and systems according to Caterpillar specifications. (CTT118, CTT119, CTT202, CTT203, CTT204, CTT205, CTT206, GTC107) 4. Practice industry culture involving professionalism that includes dress, attendance, and internal/external client relationships. (CTT110, CTT111, CTT112, CTT113, CTT114, CTT115, CTT116, CTT117, CTT118, CTT119, CTT200, CTT201, CTT202, CTT203, CTT204, CTT205, CTT206, (COM)) 5. Employ safe personal and workplace habits according to industry standards. (CTT110, CTT111, CTT112, CTT113, CTT114, CTT115, CTT116, CTT117, CTT118, CTT119, CTT200, CTT201, CTT202, CTT203, CTT204, CTT205, CTT206, WLD101) 6. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences. (CTT118, CTT119, CTT205, CTT206, [FYC], [COM], (CRE), [HU], [SB]) 7. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Students are encouraged to complete General Education requirements prior to Caterpillar coursework. Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Required Courses

+ CTT110 Introduction to Caterpillar Service Industry 3
+ CTT111 Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals 4
+ CTT112 Hydraulic Fundamentals 3
+ CTT113 Fuel Systems 3
+ CTT114 Basic Electrical Fundamentals 3
+ CTT115 Air Conditioning Fundamentals 3
+ CTT116 Power Trains I 3
+ CTT117 Machine Hydraulic Systems 3
+ CTT118 Caterpillar Dealer Internship I 3
+ CTT119 Caterpillar Dealer Internship II 3
+ CTT200 Power Train II 3
+ CTT201 Machine Electronics 3
+ CTT202 Engine Diagnostics and Repair 3
+ CTT203 Machine Diagnostics 3
+ CTT204 Machine Specific Systems 3
+ CTT205 Caterpillar Dealer Internship III 3
+ CTT206 Caterpillar Dealer Internship IV 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

WLD101 Introduction to Welding 3

+ GTC107 Technical Mathematics I (3) OR
+ MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR
+ MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR
+ MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR
+ MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5)
+ MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) 3-6

MAT15+ is recommended for students interested in transferring to Pittsburgh State University.

Credits: 59-64

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 15-18

General Education Core	Credits: 9-12

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) OR + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 0
Met by GTC107 or MAT15+ in the Required Courses area

General Education Distribution	Credits: 6

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design area

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area

Natural Sciences	Credits: 0
Requirement waived

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.