MCCCD Program Description

Caterpillar Dealer Internship III

Course: CTT205

First Term: 2003 Spring

Laboratory 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: P

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 air conditioning systems, power trains, couplings, transmissions, and hydraulic systems. 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. Hook up and use the Manifold Gauge in systems diagnostics. 2. Use the Refrigerant Identification Station to identify unknown refrigerant. (IV) 3. Operate refrigerant recovery, recycling, and charging equipment. (I, II, III, IV) 4. Use the leak detector and refrigerant dye to find leaks in the system. (IV) 5. Perform A/C system diagnosis and repair. (IV, V) 6. Use flushing equipment to flush system components. (III, IV, V) 7. Identify components and perform the electrical diagnostic procedure on the 300 Series Excavator A/C system. (V) 8. Using special tooling and reference literature, disassemble and assemble torque converters, torque dividers, clutches, manual shift and power shift transmissions. (VI, VII, VIII) 9. Trace the oil flow, and explain the systems operation for all modes of the pilot operated hydraulic system, the load sensing pressure compensated hydraulic system, the electro- hydraulic system, and the hydrostatic system. (IX) 10. Perform the testing and adjusting procedures on the 928G Wheel Loader pilot operated hydraulic system (implements) and the load sensing pressure compensated hydraulic system (steering), the 950G Wheel Loader and 953C Track Loaders (hydrostatic system). (IX, X, XI) 11. Use the Caterpillar Electronic Technician Program (ET) Data View for diagnosing, repairing and calibrating machine systems. (XII, XIII) 12. Identify and explain the various electronic components and monitoring systems used on Caterpillar machines. (XIV) 13. Explain the Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC) System used on Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders. (XV, XVI)
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. Fundamentals of Air Conditioning A. Operation B. Components II. Governmental Regulations A. Environmental protection agency III. Service Procedures A. Vehicle air conditioning system service B. Vehicle air conditioning materials and service tools IV. Troubleshooting A. Vehicle air conditioning system troubleshooting B. Air conditioning repair procedures V. 300 Series Excavator Air Conditioning System A. 300 Series Excavator air conditioning system VI. Power Train A. Power train drive systems VII. Couplings A. Flywheel clutch B. Power train basic components VIII. Transmissions A. Manual shift transmission B. Power shift transmission C. Controls for power shift transmission IX. 928G Wheel Loader Implement Hydraulic System (Pilot Operated System) A. 928G Wheel Loader steering system (LSPC with hand metering unit system) X. 950G Wheel Loader Implement Hydraulic System (Electro- Hydraulic System) A. 950G Wheel Loader steering system (LSPC with command control system) XI. Basic Hydraulic Systems A. Basic hydrostatic system controls B. 950G Wheel Loader hydrostatic fan drive system C. 906 Wheel Loader hydrostatic drive system D. 953/953B and 953C dual hydrostatic drive system comparison XII. Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) A. Using ET screens B. Engine diagnostics with ET C. Flash programming with ET XIII. Data View A. Using data view XIV. Machine Electronic Components A. Electronic components B. Monitoring systems XV. Electro-Hydraulics A. 950G Power Train system components B. Transmission hydraulic system operation C. Transmission electronic control system D. Transmission electronic system operation, faults, troubleshooting, and calibration XVI. 950G Electro-Hydraulic Implement System A. 950G implement system components B. 950G electronic control system operation C. 950G electronic control calibration and diagnostics

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/25/2003

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.