MCCCD Program Description

Caterpillar Dealer Internship I

Course: CTT118

First Term: 2015 Spring

Laboratory 3 Credit(s) 3 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 tool usage, shop safety, connective devices, computers and service information systems, air intake and exhaust systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, engines, and electrical 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. Use shop equipment safely. (I) 2. Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and lifting tools. (II) 3. Use various connective devices. (III) 4. Use computers and service information systems. (IV, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI) 5. Perform routine maintenance and repair of Caterpillar air intake and exhaust systems. (IV) 6. Perform routine maintenance and repair of Caterpillar lubrication systems. (V) 7. Perform routine maintenance and repair of Caterpillar cooling systems. (VI) 8. Perform routine maintenance and repair of Caterpillar diesel fuel mechanically controlled fuel. (VII) 9. Perform routine maintenance and repair of Caterpillar engine systems. (VIII) 10. Perform routine maintenance and repair of Caterpillar electronically controlled fuel systems. (IX) 11. Perform routine maintenance and repair of Caterpillar electrical components. (X) 12. Perform routine maintenance and repair of machine electrical systems, including batteries, charging systems, and starting systems. (XI)
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. Shop Safety and Equipment A. Safety and equipment B. Shop and cleaning equipment II. Hand and Power Tools A. Hand tools B. Power tools C. Precision measuring devices D. Pulling tools E. Lifting tools III. Connective Devices and Fasteners IV. Air Intake and Exhaust Systems A. Components, operation, and maintenance B. Removal, inspection, and installation of components V. Lubrication Systems and Oil A. Components and operation B. Removal, inspection, and installation of components VI. Cooling Systems A. Components and operation B. Removal, inspection, and installation of components VII. Diesel Fuel and Mechanically Controlled Fuel Systems A. Diesel fuel B. Caterpillar 3406 New Scroll fuel system C. Removal, inspection, and installation of components D. Caterpillar Sleeve Metering fuel systems E. Caterpillar 3116/26 Mechanical Unit Injector fuel systems VIII. Engine Disassembly, Inspection, and Assembly A. Caterpillar 3406 disassembly and inspection B. Caterpillar 3406 engine maintenance IX. Electronically Controlled Fuel Systems A. Caterpillar systems B. Removal, inspection, and installation of Caterpillar 3406E components X. Electrical Components A. Operations of basic electrical components B. Solid state electrical components C. Component symbols XI. Machine Electrical Systems A. Battery B. Charging system C. Starting system

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 25, 2014

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.