This course will introduce the student to Caterpillar’s history as well as familiarizing the student with the CAT product line. Included with this will be information on safety, materials and tools as well as shop facilities and equipment. Another segment will familiarize the student with the Caterpillar Service Information System as well as computer operation. This course will also include safety orientation and corporate overview as well as other topics Finning deems necessary.

This course provides the foundation for the Heavy Equipment Service program. The student will be introduced to the major systems found on heavy equipment, the components that comprise these systems, their functions and service techniques.

This course will introduce students to basic electrical and electronic fundamentals. Topics included are: electrical circuits; electrical components, schematics and symbols; the use of test equipment and battery service and testing.

Basic principles of hydraulics, hydraulic oil, contamination control principles, basic systems and components are examined in this course. As well, the students are introduced to ISO schematics and symbology.

Placement will occur at a licensed Finning location. In the event that a Finning placement is not available, the student will be required to arrange a practicum placement with the assistance of the college.

This course examines 12 and 24 volt charging and 12, 24 and non-electrical starting systems. There is an emphasis on testing and troubleshooting.

Topics covered in this course include: the fundamentals and servicing of truck and trailer frames and suspension; wheels, tires and hubs; trailer landing gear; coupling units; trailer types and an introduction to trailer inspection as directed by the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program; oxy-fuel heating and cutting; and preventive maintenance.

This course covers the fundamentals and operation of pneumatically actuated braking systems including component functions and diagnostics. A section on antilock brakes is included.

The topic covered in this course will be hydraulic brake systems including drum and disc brakes, brake boosters, parking brakes as well as electric brakes. The servicing of these systems will also be covered.

This course examines air conditioning systems found in on and off highway equipment. Systems, components, controls, service, troubleshooting and repair, and environmental stewardship are included topics.

Truck and machine electrical and accessory circuits are examined in this course.

Placement will occur at a licensed Finning location. In the event that a Finning placement is not available, the student will be required to arrange a practicum placement with the assistance of the college.

With a focus on Caterpillar fuels systems, this course will examine: diesel fuel and storage, combination processes, starting aids, the fuel injection system, system service, fuel nozzles and injectors, tune-up and engine performance analysis, and emergency shutdown systems. Electronic fuel and engine management systems will be emphasized.

Focusing on the Caterpillar engine product line, this course examines engine function, component, operation, and systems. This includes the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of a running diesel engine.

Primarily a lab based course where the students' knowledge will be challenged and troubleshooting skills developed. Students will be required to successfully diagnose and repair engine faults in a real world setting.

Placement will occur at a licensed Finning location. In the event that a Finning placement is not available, the student will be required to arrange a practicum placement with the assistance of Northwestern Polytechnic.

This course is designed to teach the system operations and the testing and adjusting procedures for the pilot operated hydraulic system, the load sensing, pressure compensated (LSPC) hydraulic system, the electro-hydraulic system, and the hydrostatic system. Students will identify the system components, state the component function and trace the oil flow through the component. This section will be covered on different types of machines.

This course will cover power train components that are mechanical power transfer units. These include clutches, driveline, manual transmissions, transfer cases and drive axle assemblies. Also covered will be gear principles, transmission shifting and the servicing of the previous assemblies.

This course will cover the fundamentals of steering as well as service of steering systems. Also covered will be steering angles and alignment, and an orientation to vehicle inspection.

Primarily a lab based course where the students' knowledge will be challenged and trouble shooting skills developed. Students will be required to successfully diagnose and repair Off Road machine systems in a real world setting.