Course Name Course Total Course Description

Number Hours

Electrical
Caterpillar 7 Step
This course will teach a technician how to use Caterpillar’s systematic diagnostic process. Estimated
Diagnostic Process 26917 0.2
time 20 mins.
Course

Basic Electricity Course 21468 2.25 To provide knowledge of how an electrical system works.

Electrical Circuit This course covers identification, operation, diagnosis, and repair of basic electrical components
21464 2.77
Components Course and related systems associated with Caterpillar equipment.

This course covers the identification and operation of input devices, output devices, and electronic
Electrical/Electronics
26670 3.85 controls. Also covered in this course is the diagnosis and repair of these components and related
Components
electronic systems associated with Caterpillar equipment.

Electrical - Batteries,
This course covers the operation, diagnosis and repair of batteries, starters, alternators, and related
Charging, and Starting 26784 2.65
systems associated with Caterpillar equipment.
Course

Electrical Diagnostic This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
26955 0.2
Exercise 14 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Electrical Diagnostic This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
26918 0.2
Exercise 15 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.
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Number Hours

Hydraulics
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
Hydraulic Systems
20323 1.43 designing hydraulic implement systems, steering systems, brake systems, and power train systems.
Fundamentals
An understanding of the basic hydraulic principles must be accomplished before continuing into
machine.

This course describes the operation of a simple hydraulic system and includes information on some
Fixed Displacement operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There is also a suggested set of presteps
21467 3.05
Hydraulic Circuits Part I to take before starting the operational tests and some possible causes of the concerns found in a
troubleshooting chart.

Fixed Displacement This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of several types of pressure
21466 3.15
Hydraulic Circuits Part II control valves and directional control valves.

This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of mechanical and pilot
Fixed Displacement
26680 2.6 controls for directional control valves, different types of control valves, and several types of cylinders
Hydraulic Circuits Part III
and accumulators.

Load Compensating This course describes the operation, testing , diagnosing, and servicing of load sensing: load
Hydraulic Circuits 26950 5.45 sensing, pressure compensated circuits; load sensing, pressure cutoff circuits; variable
Course displacement piston pump / pump control valve groups; resolver networks; and their components.

This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of negative flow control
Controlling Hydraulic
26682 2 circuits; NFC pump control valves; proportional priority, pressure compensated circuits (including
Circuits
signal duplication valves and compensator load check valves); and electrohydraulic system circuits.

This course describes the operation, testing, diagnosing, and servicing of both manually controlled
Hydrostatic Hydraulic and automatically controlled hydrostatic systems, bi-directional variable pumps, speed sensing
26683 3
Circuits 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 This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
26678 0.2
Exercise 181 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Hydraulic Diagnostic This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
25926 0.2
Exercise 233 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Hydraulic Diagnostic This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
25886 0.2
Exercise 254 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Hydraulic Diagnostic This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
27136 0.2
Exercise 184 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.
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Number Hours

Engine Repair
This course provides a basic overview of engine components, their location on the assembled
Engine Repair Part I
26913 3.5 engine, and basic operating principles. Some troubleshooting and diagnostics of the engine are
Course
included in this course.

This course provides a basic overview of the engine cooling system, their operation with emphasis
Engine Repair Part II
26914 2.5 on the radiator and its operation. Some troubleshooting and diagnostics of the cooling system are
Course
included in this course.

Engine Repair This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
26919 0.2
Diagnostic Exercise 16 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Engine Repair This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
26266 0.2
Diagnostic Exercise 17 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.
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Number Hours

Engine Performance
This course covers basic diesel engine theory, performance related characteristics, and the
Cat 3406 and 3054 identification, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures for “pump and line” fuel systems. The
Engine Performance 26949 5.7 Caterpillar 3406C (inline fuel injection pump) and 3054 (rotary fuel injection pump) are the focus of
Course this course. Major topics include 4 stroke diesel theory, diesel fuel characteristics, engine power
curves, fuel injection pumps, fuel injection nozzles, and engine governing.

This course covers identification, operation, diagnosis, and service procedures for a mechanically
Cat 3116 Engine actuated unit injector (MUI) fuel system. Caterpillar 3116 engines are the focus for this course. The
26848 1.25
Performance Course major components of the 3116 engine covered include the unit fuel injector, injector actuation,
injector control linkage, governor, and fuel shutoff solenoid.

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
C15 ACERT Engine
26915 1.4 focus for this course. The major components of the C15 engine covered include the electronic
Performance Course
engine control system, the EUI fuel injector, and injector actuation. The application of Caterpillar
Electronic Technician (ET) and digital multimeter (DMM) is introduced.

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
C-9 Engine Performance
26916 2 focus for this course. The major components of the C-9 engine covered include the electronic
Course
engine control system, the HEUI fuel injector, and injector actuation. The application of Caterpillar
Electronic Technician (ET) and digital multimeter (DMM) is introduced.

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
Air Management
20187 2.25 include naturally aspirated, turbocharged, turbocharged aftercooling, series turbocharged, and
Systems
exhaust aftertreatment. In addition, exhaust brakes, compression brakes, and inlet valve actuation
are covered.

Engine Performance This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
25906 0.2
Diagnostic Exercise 18b using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Engine Performance This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
26920 0.2
Diagnostic Exercise 20 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.

Engine Performance This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
25946 0.2
Diagnostic Exercise 21 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.
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Number Hours

Air Conditioning
This course is designed to prepare the technician to state the principles of air conditioning, to
Basic Air Conditioning 21471 3.63 identify air conditioning components, to state the components functions, and to service the air
conditioning system using the proper tooling.

This course is designed to prepare the technician to identify the key components of the air
HVAC System conditioning electronic control system, to state the electronic components function, to identify the
21472 1.18
Electronics Course components of the air conditioning/heating air and coolant distribution system, and to state the
function of these components.

Air Conditioning This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
26849 0.2
Diagnostic Exercise 22 using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins.
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Number Hours

Powertrain Curriculum
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
Torque Converter 27737 2.5
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 manual syncromesh transmission. This
course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist. There
Manual Transmission 28097 1.75
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 power shift transmission, driveline,
Countershaft axles and differentials. This course includes information on some operational tests to determine if
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Transmission 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
Planetary Transmission 27977 3.25 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 steering clutch and brake control valve
and the differential steering system. This course includes information on some operational tests to
Steering Clutch & Brake 28438 2 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 undercarriage as a system. This
course includes information on some operational tests to determine if concerns actually exist with
Under Carriage 28439 1 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 Total Course Description
Number Hours

Brakes Curriculum
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
Mechanically Activated
Brake System, the Air Brake System, the Air Over Hydraulic Brake System and the Hydraulic
& Hydraulic Boosted 27761 2.5
Accumulator Brake System. In each of the systems the major components will be described,
Brake System
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.

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

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
Hydraulic Accumulator Brake System, the Air Brake System, the Air Over Hydraulic Brake System and the Hydraulic
27997 1.75
Brake System 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.

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
Air Brake System 28441 2.75
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.
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Number Hours

Excavator
This course describes the features normal operations and maintenance practices for the 318C -
Cat 318C – 330C
330C Hydraulic Excavators. Key features and optional equipment are described to help ensure the
Excavator Operation and 21460 2.57
machine configuration matches the job application. The monitoring system and Caterpillar Electronic
Service
Technician will be use to help find possible concerns found in the troubleshooting chart.

This course describe the features and normal operations of the major components of the hydraulic
Cat 318C – 330C system on the Cat 318C – 330C Hydraulic Excavators. The course includes an introduction to the
Excavator Hydraulic 21457 5.2 hydraulic systems including: fixed displacement systems, variable displacement components,
Systems 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.

This course describes the features and normal operations of the major components of the fuel
Cat 318C – 330C
system on the Cat 318C – 330C Hydraulic Excavators. The course includes an introduction to the
Excavator Engine 21469 0.53
engine performance specifications and tests as well as components of the fuel injection system. A
Performance
test will be issued at the end of the course and your test results will be recorded.

This course describes the final drives and undercarriage for the 318C - 330C Hydraulic Excavators.
Cat 318C – 330C The course uses a symptom based troubleshooting chart to diagnose final drive problems and track
Excavator Undercarriage 21470 1.06 concerns. There is also a set of steps to take while performing an external visual inspection of both
& Final Drive standard and long versions of the undercarriage system. The undercarriage system consists of the
tracks, sprockets, rollers, and idlers.

Cat 318C - 330C

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
Excavator Diagnostic 26909 0.2
using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins
Exercise 54

Cat 318C - 330C

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
Excavator Diagnostic 26910 0.2
using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins
Exercise 66

Cat 318C - 330C

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
Excavator Diagnostic 26911 0.2
using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins
Exercise 86

Cat 318C - 330C

This module will allow the technician to practice diagnosing and troubleshooting a realistic problem
Excavator Diagnostic 26912 0.2
using a simulated diagnostic exercise. Estimated time 20 mins
Exercise 131
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Number Hours

Skill Gap
Analysis/System
Certification

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
Air Conditioning and click the Submit button, you automatically advance to the next question without receiving
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Certification Assessment 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.

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
Brake Certification will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you answer a question and click the
28738 1
Assessment 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

This test is designed to measure your ability to diagnose electrical/electronics problems on

Electrical/Electronics
28739
Certification Assessment
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
2
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.

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
Engine Performance
28742 1 will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you
Certification Assessment
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 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,
Engine Repair your score will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again.
28741 1
Certification Assessment 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
Hydraulic Systems hours to complete the test. If you do not complete the assessment within the allotted time, your
28740 1.5
Certification Assessment 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
Powertrain Certification will be marked as incomplete. You will have to wait one month before you can try again. When you
27557 1
Assessment 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.