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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Introduction to Caterpillar Service Industry
Course: CTT110

First Term: 2015 Spring
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   4.4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Introduction to the Caterpillar organization and product line, basic shop safety, and shop operation. Includes computer operations and service information systems.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the Caterpillar organization and its product line. (I)
2. Identify basic shop equipment, and explain how to use shop equipment safely. (II)
3. Identify and explain the uses of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, pulling tools, and lifting tools. (III)
4. Identify and explain the uses of various types of connective devices. (IV)
5. Identify potential dangers from hazardous materials, and explain the rules and regulations imposed by OSHA and the EPA to insure safe handling of hazardous materials. (V)
6. Describe uses of computers and service information systems in the Caterpillar shop. (VI)
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. Caterpillar History and Product Line Review
   A. History and product line
   B. Dealer factory network
   C. Cat parts system
II. Shop Safety and Equipment
   A. Safety and equipment
   B. Shop and cleaning equipment
III. Hand and Power Tools
   A. Hand tools
   B. Power tools
   C. Precision measuring devices
   D. Pulling tools
   E. Lifting tools
IV. Connective Devices
   A. Fasteners
   B. Hoses and seals
   C. Bearings
V. Hazardous Materials
   A. Nature of hazardous materials
   B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
   C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
VI. Computer Operations
   A. Basics of computer operations
   B. Service information systems (SIS)
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 25, 2014

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