Service Campus

Course Name

Course

Total

Number

Hours

Course Description

Electrical Caterpillar 7 Step Diagnostic Process Course

26917

0.2

Basic Electricity Course

21468

2.25

To provide knowledge of how an electrical system works.

Electrical Circuit Components Course

21464

2.77

This course covers identification, operation, diagnosis, and repair of basic electrical components and related systems associated with Caterpillar equipment.

Electrical/Electronics Components

26670

3.85

This course covers the identification and operation of input devices, output devices, and electronic controls. Also covered in this course is the diagnosis and repair of these components and related electronic systems associated with Caterpillar equipment.

Electrical - Batteries, Charging, and Starting Course

26784

2.65

This course covers the operation, diagnosis and repair of batteries, starters, alternators, and related systems associated with Caterpillar equipment.

Electrical Diagnostic Exercise 14

26955

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Electrical Diagnostic Exercise 15

26918

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

This course will teach a technician how to use Caterpillar’s systematic diagnostic process. Estimated time 20 mins.

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Hydraulics Hydraulic Systems Fundamentals

20323

1.43

This is the first course in a series of 7 courses for Hydraulic Fundamentals. Hydraulic systems are extremely important to the operation of heavy equipment. Basic hydraulic principles are used when designing hydraulic implement systems, steering systems, brake systems, and power train systems. An understanding of the basic hydraulic principles must be accomplished before continuing into machine.

Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Circuits Part I

21467

3.05

This course describes the operation of a simple hydraulic system and includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There is also a suggested set of presteps to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a troubleshooting chart.

Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Circuits Part II

21466

3.15

This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of several types of pressure control valves and directional control valves.

Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Circuits Part III

26680

2.6

This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of mechanical and pilot controls for directional control valves, different types of control valves, and several types of cylinders and accumulators.

Load Compensating Hydraulic Circuits Course

26950

5.45

Controlling Hydraulic Circuits

26682

2

This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of negative flow control circuits; NFC pump control valves; proportional priority, pressure compensated circuits (including signal duplication valves and compensator load check valves); and electrohydraulic system circuits.

This course describes the operation, testing , diagnosing, and servicing of load sensing: load sensing, pressure compensated circuits; load sensing, pressure cutoff circuits; variable displacement piston pump / pump control valve groups; resolver networks; and their components.

Hydrostatic Hydraulic Circuits

26683

3

This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of both manually controlled and automatically controlled hydrostatic systems, bi-directional variable pumps, speed sensing valves, crossover relief / make-up valves, pressure override valves, bent axis variable motors, motor displacement control valves, pump control valves, and hydrostatic fan drive systems.

Hydraulic Diagnostic Exercise 181

26678

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Hydraulic Diagnostic Exercise 233

25926

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Hydraulic Diagnostic Exercise 254

25886

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Hydraulic Diagnostic Exercise 184

27136

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Engine Repair Engine Repair Part I Course

26913

3.5

This course provides a basic overview of engine components, their location on the assembled engine, and basic operating principles. Some troubleshooting and diagnostics of the engine are included in this course.

Engine Repair Part II Course

26914

2.5

This course provides a basic overview of the engine cooling system, their operation with emphasis on the radiator and its operation. Some troubleshooting and diagnostics of the cooling system are included in this course.

Engine Repair Diagnostic Exercise 16

26919

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Engine Repair Diagnostic Exercise 17

26266

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Engine Performance Cat 3406 and 3054 Engine Performance Course

26949

5.7

This course covers basic diesel engine theory, performance related characteristics, and the identification, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures for “pump and line” fuel systems. The Caterpillar 3406C (inline fuel injection pump) and 3054 (rotary fuel injection pump) are the focus of this course. Major topics include 4 stroke diesel theory, diesel fuel characteristics, engine power curves, fuel injection pumps, fuel injection nozzles, and engine governing.

Cat 3116 Engine Performance Course

26848

1.25

This course covers identification, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures for a mechanically actuated unit injector (MUI) fuel system. Caterpillar 3116 engines are the focus for this course. The major components of the 3116 engine covered include the unit fuel injector, injector actuation, injector control linkage, governor, and fuel shutoff solenoid.

C15 ACERT Engine Performance Course

C-9 Engine Performance Course

26915

26916

1.4

This course covers identification, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures for a mechanically actuated, electronically controlled, unit injector (EUI) fuel system. Caterpillar C15 engines are the focus for this course. The major components of the C15 engine covered include the electronic engine control system, the EUI fuel injector, and injector actuation. The application of Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) and digital multimeter (DMM) is introduced.

2

This course covers identification, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures for a hydraulically actuated, electronically controlled, unit injector (HEUI) fuel system. Caterpillar C-9 engines are the focus for this course. The major components of the C-9 engine covered include the electronic engine control system, the HEUI fuel injector, and injector actuation. The application of Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) and digital multimeter (DMM) is introduced.

Air Management Systems

20187

2.25

This course covers identification, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures for the different types of air management systems used on Caterpillar diesel engines. Major systems covered include naturally aspirated, turbocharged, turbocharged aftercooling, series turbocharged, and exhaust aftertreatment. In addition, exhaust brakes, compression brakes, and inlet valve actuation are covered.

Engine Performance Diagnostic Exercise 18b

25906

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Engine Performance Diagnostic Exercise 20

26920

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Engine Performance Diagnostic Exercise 21

25946

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Air Conditioning Basic Air Conditioning

21471

3.63

This course is designed to prepare the technician to state the principles of air conditioning, to identify air conditioning components, to state the components functions, and to service the air conditioning system using the proper tooling.

HVAC System Electronics Course

21472

1.18

This course is designed to prepare the technician to identify the key components of the air conditioning electronic control system, to state the electronic components function, to identify the components of the air conditioning/heating air and coolant distribution system, and to state the function of these components.

Air Conditioning Diagnostic Exercise 22

26849

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Powertrain Curriculum Torque Converter

Manual Transmission

Countershaft Transmission

Planetary Transmission

Steering Clutch & Brake

Under Carriage

27737

28097

28437

27977

28438

28439

2.5

This course describes the components and operation of torque converters and torque dividers. This course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There is also a suggested set of pre-steps to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a troubleshooting chart.

1.75

This course describes the components and operation of the manual syncromesh transmission. This course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There is also a suggested set of pre-steps to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a troubleshooting chart.

5

3.25

This course describes the components and operation of the power shift transmission, driveline, axles and differentials. This course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There is also a suggested set of pre-steps to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a troubleshooting chart. This course describes the components and operation of the planetary transmission, Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC) and the Individual Clutch Modulation (ICM) control valve. This course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There is also a suggested set of pre-steps to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a troubleshooting chart.

2

This course describes the components and operation of the steering clutch and brake control valve and the differential steering system. This course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There is also a suggested set of pre-steps to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a troubleshooting chart.

1

This course describes the components and operation of the undercarriage as a system. This course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist with the sprocket, tracks, roller frames, idlers and rollers. There is also a suggested set of pre-steps to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a troubleshooting chart.

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Brakes Curriculum Mechanically Activated & Hydraulic Boosted Brake System

Air Over Hydarulic Brake System

Hydraulic Accumulator Brake System

Air Brake System

27761

28440

27997

28441

2.5

This course covers basic operating systems of brakes used on Caterpillar equipment. The systems include the Mechanically Activated & Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Air Brake System, the Air Over Hydraulic Brake System and the Hydraulic Accumulator Brake System. In each of the systems the major components will be described, location shown, and explained how they rely on the use of friction to convert motion into heat, in order to slow, stop, and/or hold the machine stationary.

1

This course covers basic operating systems of brakes used on Caterpillar equipment. The systems include the Mechanically Activated & Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Air Brake System, the Air Over Hydraulic Brake System and the Hydraulic Accumulator Brake System.

1.75

This course covers basic operating systems of brakes used on Caterpillar equipment. The systems include the Mechanically Activated & Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Air Brake System, the Air Over Hydraulic Brake System and the Hydraulic Accumulator Brake System. In each of the systems the major components will be described, location shown, and explained how they rely on the use of friction to convert motion into heat, in order to slow, stop, and/or hold the machine stationary.

2.75

This course covers basic operating systems of brakes used on Caterpillar equipment. The systems include the Mechanically Activated & Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Hydraulically Boosted Brake System, the Air Brake System, the Air Over Hydraulic Brake System and the Hydraulic Accumulator Brake System. In each of the systems the major components will be described, location shown, and explained how they rely on the use of friction to convert motion into heat, in order to slow, stop, and/or hold the machine stationary.

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Excavator Cat 318C – 330C Excavator Operation and Service

Cat 318C – 330C Excavator Hydraulic Systems

Cat 318C – 330C Excavator Engine Performance

21460

21457

21469

2.57

This course describes the features normal operations and maintenance practices for the 318C 330C Hydraulic Excavators. Key features and optional equipment are described to help ensure the machine configuration matches the job application. The monitoring system and Caterpillar Electronic Technician will be use to help find possible concerns found in the troubleshooting chart.

5.2

This course describe the features and normal operations of the major components of the hydraulic system on the Cat 318C – 330C Hydraulic Excavators. The course includes an introduction to the hydraulic systems including: fixed displacement systems, variable displacement components, variable displacement circuits, and the electronic control system. A course test will be issued at the end of the course and your test results will be recorded.

0.53

This course describes the features and normal operations of the major components of the fuel system on the Cat 318C – 330C Hydraulic Excavators. The course includes an introduction to the engine performance specifications and tests as well as components of the fuel injection system. A test will be issued at the end of the course and your test results will be recorded.

Cat 318C – 330C Excavator Undercarriage & Final Drive

21470

1.06

This course describes the final drives and undercarriage for the 318C - 330C Hydraulic Excavators. The course uses a symptom based troubleshooting chart to diagnose final drive problems and track concerns. There is also a set of steps to take while performing an external visual inspection of both standard and long versions of the undercarriage system. The undercarriage system consists of the tracks, sprockets, rollers, and idlers.

Cat 318C - 330C Excavator Diagnostic Exercise 54

26909

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins

Cat 318C - 330C Excavator Diagnostic Exercise 66

26910

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins

Cat 318C - 330C Excavator Diagnostic Exercise 86

26911

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins

Cat 318C - 330C Excavator Diagnostic Exercise 131

26912

0.2

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins

Course Name

Course Number

Total Hours

Course Description

Skill Gap Analysis/System Certification

Air Conditioning Certification Assessment

Brake Certification Assessment

Electrical/Electronics Certification Assessment

Engine Performance Certification Assessment

28737

28738

28739

28742

1

This test is designed to measure your ability to diagnose air conditioning problems on Caterpillar machines and engines. The topics include: Basic Air Conditioning A/C HVAC System Electronics There are 24 questions on the test. You may access SIS-Web. You will have one hour to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving feedback. When you complete all questions, your score will be provided and recorded. You must score 80 percent or higher on the assessment in order to become certified. When you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be presented with information on how to print a certificate of completion from your computer, and to whom you must submit your certificate for proof of completion. If you do not successfully complete the assessment, you will be provided with remediation information.

1

This test is designed to measure your ability to diagnose brakes problems on Caterpillar machines and engines. The topics include: Mechanically Activated and Hydraulic Boosted Brake System Air Over Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Accumulator Brake System Air Brake System There are 35 questions in the test. You may access SIS-Web. You have one hour to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving feedback. When you complete all questions, your score will be provided and recorded. You must score 80 percent or higher on the assessment in order to become certified. When you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be presented with information on how to print a certificate of completion from your computer, and to whom you must submit your certificate for proof of completion. If you do not successfully complete the assessment, you will be provided with remediation information

2

This test is designed to measure your ability to diagnose electrical/electronics problems on Caterpillar machines and engines. The topics include: Basic Electricity Electrical Circuit Components Batteries, Charging, and Starting Electrical/Electronics Components There are 50 questions in the test. You may access SIS-Web. You have 2 hours to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving feedback. When you complete all questions, your score will be provided and recorded. You must score 80 percent or higher on the assessment in order to become certified. When you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be presented with information on how to print a certificate of completion from your computer, and to whom you must submit your certificate for proof of completion. If you do not successfully complete the assessment, you will be provided with remediation information.

1

This test is designed to measure your ability to diagnose engine performance problems on Caterpillar machines and engines. The topics include: Fuel System - Pump and Line: Cat 3406 and 3054 Engine Performance Air Management Systems Cat 3116 Engine Performance Course EUI Fuel Systems: C15 ACERT Engine Performance Course HEUI Fuel Systems: C-9 Engine Performance Course There are 45 questions on the test. You may access SIS-Web. You will have 1 hour to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving feedback. When you complete all questions, your score will be provided and recorded. You must score 80 percent or higher on the assessment in order to become certified. When you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be presented with information on how to print a certificate of completion from your computer, and to whom you must submit your certificate for proof of completion.

Engine Repair Certification Assessment

Hydraulic Systems Certification Assessment

Powertrain Certification Assessment

28741

28740

27557

1

1.5

1

This test is designed to measure your ability to do visual inspections, decide if an adjustment, replacement, or repair is needed, determine the reusability of a part based on reusability guidelines, and determine if assembly procedures were properly followed. The topics include: Engine Repair Part I Engine Repair Part II There are 36 questions in the test. You may access SIS-Web. You have 1 hour to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving feedback. When you complete all questions, your score will be provided and recorded. You must score 80 percent or higher on the assessment in order to become certified. When you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be presented with information on how to print a certificate of completion from your computer, and to whom you must submit your certificate for proof of completion. This test is designed to measure your ability to diagnose hydraulic system problems on Caterpillar machines and engines. The topics include: Hydraulic System Fundamentals Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Circuits Part I Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Circuits Part II Fixed Displacement Hydraulic Circuits Part III Load Compensating Hydraulic Circuits Controlling Hydraulic Circuits Hydrostatic Hydraulic Circuits There are 59 questions in the test. You may access SIS-Web. You have 1.5 hours to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving feedback. When you complete all questions, your score will be provided and recorded. You must score 80 percent or higher on the assessment in order to become certified. When you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be presented with information on how to print a certificate of completion from your computer, and to whom you must submit your certific

This test is designed to measure your ability to diagnose Powertrain problems on Caterpillar machines and engines. The topics include: Torque Converter Manual Transmission Powershift Transmission - Planetary Type Powershift Transmission - Countershaft Type Steering Clutch and Brake Undercarriage There are 32 questions in the test. You may access SIS-Web. You have one hour to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving feedback. When you complete all questions, your score will be provided and recorded. You must score 80 percent or higher on the assessment in order to become certified. When you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be presented with information on how to print a certificate of completion from your computer, and to whom you must submit your certificate for proof of completion.