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CAT 434 - Caterpillar Internship

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 16
Course Type: Voc/Tech
Work experience at a local Caterpillar dealership. The work experience will be compatible with the student’s ability and previous coursework.
Prerequisite: DSL 366 , DSL 546 , DSL 606 , DSL 145  
Competencies
  1. Demonstrate acceptable employee attendance habits
    1. Display regular attendance
    2. Demonstrate job punctuality
  2. Provide the dealership with a responsible and productive employee.
    1. Present a positive attitude towards work
    2. Demonstrate the ability to learn
    3. Display employee dependability
    4. Show quality workmanship
    5. Exhibit good judgement
    6. Reveal initiative
    7. Display positive social interaction skills
  3. Complete weekly internship reports and return to instructor
    1. Log daily work
    2. Indicate your diagnosis
    3. Hand in reports to instructor
  4. Complete the assigned internship tasks
    1. Diagnose complaint before repair
    2. Measure components with precision measuring devices
    3. Follow supervisors instructions
    4. Order required parts
    5. Read and comprehend service manual
    6. Use SIS (Caterpillar Service Information System)
    7. Use Caterpillar ET (Electronic Technician)
    8. Repair hydraulic systems
    9. Read hydraulic schematics
    10. Repair electrical circuits
    11. Read electrical schematics
    12. Perform engine repairs



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