Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

•  Select proper oil grades, viscosities, and additive packages for Caterpillar Engines.
•  Measure and evaluate temperatures and pressures throughout the oil and air systems of an operating engine.
•  Calculate coolant temperature and pressure differential across an engine or radiator.
•  Evaluate horsepower and fuel rates.
•  Determine the effects on an engine’s set point, horsepower, and boost as a result of changing fuel settings, high idle, and timing.
• Measure and adjust dynamic timing advance on a mechanically governed engine.

This is an outcome based course utilizing a lecture/lab format. This course includes videos, assignments, demonstrations, lectures, and hands on learning. Course will be taught using Caterpillar equipment and curriculum.

·            Multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, short answer and essay testing

·            Hands-on practical testing

·            Daily lab assignments as defined by Caterpillar Curriculum / weekly and term projects

·            Attendance

·            Work ethics

·         Engine Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Resources

·         Engine Oil and Lubrication Systems

·         Engine Air Induction Systems

·         Engine Cooling Systems

·         Engine Fuel Systems

·         Practice Safety

·            Learn and practice personal safety

·            Learn and practice facility safety

·            Learn and practice equipment safety