Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PSMA-0081
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
55618-00
Organization:
U.S. Postal Service Employee Development
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
120 hours (3 weeks), residential, 15 hours of lecture and 25 hours of laboratory/workshop per week
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 4 Automotive Technology, Diesel Mechanics, Industrial Arts, Industrial Education, or Power Technology
Note: The courses Automotive Diesel Mechanics, Caterpillar Diesel (55618-00), Cummins Diesel I (55617-01), and Cummins Diesel II (55617-02) have some overlap in course material. It is therefore recommended that a maximum of 6 credits be granted for completion of two or more of these courses.
Description

Objective:

To provide an understanding of the principles of operation of the 1150 and 3208 Series Caterpillar diesel engines. To develop skill in troubleshooting, diagnosing, servicing, and repairing components; performing tune-ups; and using test equipment.
Instruction & Assessment
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies