Academics
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology
The mission of the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Associate in Applied Science degree program is to prepare students for employment as a Service Technician in a sponsoring partner Caterpillar dealership. During this full time two year program the student will develop the necessary skills to be a productive member of the dealership's service team.
Admission to the Program:
To be considered for the program, each candidate must take the Illinois Central College academic placement test and mechanical reasoning test to determine appropriate class placement. Students must provide their own tools for use throughout the course of study.
Accreditation
AED accredited
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 69
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| APPROVED MATHEMATICS ** | 3 | |
| CATTK 110 | CATERPILLAR ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CATTK 111 | INTRODUCTION TO CATERPILLAR SERVICE INDUSTRY | 2 |
| CATTK 112 | FUNDAMENTALS OF HYDRAULICS | 3 |
| CATTK 113 | CATERPILLAR ENGINE FUEL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CATTK 114 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CATTK 115 | AIR CONDITIONING | 2 |
| CATTK 116 | FUNDAMENTALS OF TRANSMISSIONS & TORQUE CONVERTERS | 3 |
| CATTK 117 | MACHINE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CATTK 150 | INTERNSHIP I | 4 |
| CATTK 151 | INTERNSHIP II | 4 |
| CATTK 200 | UNDERCARRIAGE/FINAL DRIVES | 3 |
| CATTK 201 | MACHINE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CATTK 202 | CATERPILLAR ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 2 |
| CATTK 203 | DIAGNOSTIC TESTING | 1 |
| CATTK 204 | MACHINE SPECIFIC SYSTEMS | 4 |
| CATTK 250 | INTERNSHIP III | 4 |
| CATTK 251 | INTERNSHIP IV | 4 |
| WELD 120 | WELDING | 2 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree
** Approved mathematics: AGBUS 118, BUS 120, MATH 110 or higher
Each semester consists of eight weeks of technical classroom study and a required eight week dealer sponsored internship work experience. Upon graduation the student will have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CATTK 110; CATTK 111; WELD 120; CATTK 150; ENGL 110 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CATTK 112; CATTK 113; CATTK 114; CATTK 151; Approved Mathematics |
| Summer Semester | CATTK 115; CATTK 116; CATTK 117 |
| Fall Semester 2 | CATTK 200; CATTK 201; CATTK 250; COMM 110; Humanities |
| Spring Semester 2 | CATTK 202; CATTK 203; CATTK 204; CATTK 251; Social Science |
Program Contact Information
Agricultural and Industrial Technologies
East Peoria Campus, AIT Building, Room 209
(309) 694-5510
Illinois Career Cluster
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Career Pathway:
Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance