Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Apprenticeship map for 2026-2027

This program map represents one possible pathway through the program and may not reflect the most current catalog requirements. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

San Joaquin Delta College: Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Apprenticeship

Term 1 — Fall

6 courses39.67 hours19 units
Agricultural Welding
  • Major
  • 2 units
  • 4 hours
Internship: Heavy Equipment-Caterpillar
  • Major
  • 1–4 units
  • 16.67 hours
Caterpillar Service Industry
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours
Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals
  • Major
  • 4 units
  • 8 hours
Introduction to Personal Finance
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours
  • Prerequisites
The Film as Literature
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours

Term 2 — Spring

6 courses37.67 hours19 units
Internship: Heavy Equipment-Caterpillar
  • Major
  • 1–4 units
  • 16.67 hours
Fundamentals of Hydraulics
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours
Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours
Fundamentals of Electrical Systems
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours
Academic Reading and Writing
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours
  • Prerequisites
Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Studies
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours

Term 3 — Summer

3 courses14 hours8 units
Caterpillar Air Conditioning
  • Major
  • 2 units
  • 4 hours
Fundamentals of Caterpillar Power Trains
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours
Caterpillar Machine Hydraulic Systems
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours

Term 4 — Fall

6 courses35.67 hours19 units
Internship: Heavy Equipment-Caterpillar
  • Major
  • 1–4 units
  • 16.67 hours
Caterpillar Undercarriage and Final Drive
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours
Caterpillar Machine Electronic Systems
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 5 hours
Life Management
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours
Introduction to Public Speaking
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours
American Government and Politics
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours

Term 5 — Spring

6 courses34.67 hours16 units
Internship: Heavy Equipment-Caterpillar
  • Major
  • 1–4 units
  • 16.67 hours
Caterpillar Engine Performance
  • Major
  • 2 units
  • 4 hours
Caterpillar Diagnostic Testing
  • Major
  • 2 units
  • 4 hours
Caterpillar Machine Specific Systems
  • Major
  • 2 units
  • 4 hours
Agricultural Economics
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours
Nutrition
  • General Education
  • 3 units
  • 3 hours

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