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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Caterpillar Dealer Internship II
Course: CTT119

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Laboratory   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: P - .04 Loaded


Description: Application of skills and knowledge gained in CTT coursework in an internship in a dealership environment. Develops professional skills required of Caterpillar service technician. Provides experience in hydraulics, pumps, valves, cylinders, and pilot-operated implement system. Requires intern to complete a list of learning objectives, keep a logbook, and be evaluated by dealership supervisor and internship coordinator.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain and demonstrate basic hydraulic fundamental principles (pressure x area = force). (I)
2. Explain and demonstrate the effects of flow through and orifice. (II)
3. Explain the operation of the gear pump, vane pump, and the piston pump. (II)
4. Disassemble, identify, and assemble the components of the gear pump, vane pump, and the piston pump. (II)
5. Identify the components and explain the operation of the simple relief valve, the pilot operated relief valve, the flow control valve, the pressure reducing valve, the pressure differential valve, the check valve, the make-up valve, the sequence valve, and the directional control valve. (II)
6. Identify the components and explain the operation of single acting cylinders and double acting cylinders. (II)
7. Using the basic hydraulic training unit to build open and closed center hydraulic systems. (II)
8. Identify and explain ISO hydraulic symbols. (II)
9. Trace oil flow through ISO hydraulic schematics. (II)
10. Trace oil flow and explain the operation of the pilot operated implement system. (III)
11. Using the appropriate service literature, identify the components specific to each type of fuel system and explain their system operation and perform testing and adjusting procedures. (IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Hydraulic principles
II. Hydraulic tank
   A. Hydraulic fluids
   B. Pumps and motors
   C. Pressure control valves
   D. Direction control valves
   E. Flow control valves
   F. Cylinders
III. Pilot operated implement hydraulic system
IV. Caterpillar fuel systems
   A. Fuel selection
   B. The basics of fluids
V. Fuel calibration and nozzle testing
   A. Fluid and gauge testing
   B. Nozzles and fuel lines
   C. Fuel nozzle testing
VI. Governors
   A. Governors
   B. Hydraulic fuel ratio control
   C. Sleeve metering fuel system
   D. New scroll system
   E. 3406B/C timing advance unit
VII. 1.1 and 1.2 liter mechanical unit injection systems
   A. 1.1 and 1.2 MUI systems
   B. MUI governors
VIII. Introduction to 1.1 and 1.2 HUEI liter fuel system
IX. EUI fuel systems
X. 3054/3056 Nippondenso and Zexel fuel systems
   A. 3054 and 3056 fuel systems
   B. Nippondenso and Zexel systems
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2018

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