Computer Fundamentals The class is a combination of Lecture and hands on. Course duration is 8 hours a day for 2 days After completing the class the student will be able to: 1. Create a folder and assign it a name 2. Demonstrate proper starting and stopping of a PC. 3. The student can list and describe the function of the major PC components 4. Demonstrate knowledge of keyboard and mouse operation by resizing a window, opening a program, minimizing a window and using selected functions from the menu bar. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of computer information storage by creating a document, store it in a folder and retrieving it through use of Windows Explorer. 6. Demonstrate how to locate a file on a CD/DVD and copy it to a selected folder on the hard drive.
Powertrain Fundamentals The class includes mainly lecture and some hands on.
Powertrain Fundamentals After completing the class the student will be able to: 1. Identify common anti-friction bearings, gears and gaskets. 2. Explain the theory of how a power train works. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of gears drives, planetary gears, countershaft gears, bevel and pinion gears, and fluid drive 4. Identify common couplers including the flywheel clutch, torque converter and torque divider and explain the theory of how each one works. 5. Identify the features of a selected torque converter. 6. Describe various types of brakes, brake system components and the function of different braking components. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of undercarriage operation and wear. 8. Understand the purpose and operation of final drives and identify the various types of final drives. 9. Given a selected final drive that the student can correctly identify all components. 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the components and the operation of various types of differentials. 11. Identify the components and explain the operation of a differential steering system.
Powertrain Fundamentals Course duration is 8 hours a day for 3 days
Hydraulic Fundamentals Hydraulic training includes lecture and hands on.
Each student is given a schematic to build different types of circuits. Using the "variable orifice" training aid, explain and demonstrate the relationship of "pressure drop across an orifice" and flow.
Course duration is 8 hours a day for 4 day After completing the class the student will be able to: 1. Understand and demonstrating the relationship of pressure, effective area and force in a hydraulic circuit. 2. Explain the function of internal components. 3. Perform adjustments (per procedures in SIS) on a line relief valve and a main relief valve installed in a machine. 4. Demonstrate correct safety procedures to be used while working on a hydraulic system. 5. Identify and correct operating deficiencies caused by mis-adjusted or faulty relief valves. 6. Using procedures in SIS, check implement cycle times and cylinder drift. 7. Explain the function of internal components. 8. Given a Caterpillar hydraulic schematic, trace oil flow and explain the operation of circuit components using ISO symbols.
Electrical Fundamentals Electrical Fundamental training includes theory, and hands on training.
Each student will use an electrical schematic, so they can build a circuit, in order to test and trouble shoot electrical problems.
For the practical exercises, each training aid has all of the components needed to assemble and test for each project..
Course duration is 8 hours a day for 3 days. At the completion of this course the student will have: 1. Working knowledge of basic electrical theory, components and basic electrical systems. 2. Explain the relationship between electrical voltage, current, resistance, and power using Ohm s law. 3. Perform electrical measurements using a digital multi-meter and solve basic electrical faults with electrical training aids. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of electrical circuit symbols by matching the name of the symbol with the symbol graphic 5. Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret schematic information such as identifying electrical components and their locations and part numbers.
Basic Engine Fundamentals Basic Engine Fundamentals includes lecture, theory, structure, function, and hands on for basic diesel engine components.
Several Caterpillar engines will be presented during the course.
Course Duration is 8 hours for 2 days After completing this course a student will: 1) Understand combustion concepts 2) Understand the four stroke cycle process 3) Recognize major Caterpillar diesel engine components and systems, and be able to explain their function, including; ( block - cylinder head - gear train - intake/exhaust - cooling - lubrication - fuel ) 4) Understand basic properties and associated terms for; (diesel fuel - engine oil - coolant) 5) Understand the basic concept of the Caterpillar scroll fuel system 6) Be aware of the Caterpillar injection system evolution; (pump&line -MUI -EUI -HEUI) 7) Know where to look for various related information regarding engine troubleshooting and repair 8) Be introduced to contamination control issues