Diesel Power Generation & Marine Service Tech (FABTECH)

This program will give you the hands-on training needed to perform generator maintenance, engine overhauls, repairs, tune-ups, testing, fuel system repairs and diagnostics. In addition, you’ll learn how to do field service on Caterpillar® equipment. You’ll obtain additional skills in advanced math, electrical power generation, air conditioning, electrical and shop safety. In a year, you could be on the job earning a good income at Fabick Cat, your exclusive Cat Dealer for the entire state of Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and throughout major portions of Missouri and Illinois. This technical diploma is one of two required. The 40 credits earned in the Diesel Engine Service Technician program will apply, leaving you with just 15 additional credits needed to complete this technical diploma.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Occupational Specific (50 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Early College Credit Options
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Diesel Equipment Internship

  10-412-129

  1Credit

  216

  0

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 216
  • Outside Effort Hours: 0
  • Course Number: 10412129
  • Credits: 1.00

  N/A

  Provides students with work experience on actual vehicles in area shops.

• FABTECH Air Conditioning

  10-412-141

  2Credit

  54

  54

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 54
  • Course Number: 10412141
  • Credits: 2.00

  N/A

  Provides students with the knowledge and skills to service and repair heating and air conditioning systems. Hands-on activities include charging, discharging and leak detection. Students will receive federal AG-136 certification. This course is part of a training program called FABTECH, which is developed specifically for Fabick Cat, and participants are subject to screening by Fabick Cat, the sponsoring company.

• FABTECH Preventive Maint & Equipment Repair

  10-412-142

  5Credit

  108

  162

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 108
  • Outside Effort Hours: 162
  • Course Number: 10412142
  • Credits: 5.00

  N/A

  Focuses on the inspection and lubrication of a variety of equipment. Students will collect oil samples and complete general repairs and adjustments to a variety of small construction equipment. This course is part of a training program called FABTECH, which is developed specifically for Fabick Cat, and participants are subject to screening by Fabick Cat, the sponsoring company.

• FABTECH Shop Practices, Introduction to

  10-412-143

  4Credit

  90

  126

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 90
  • Outside Effort Hours: 126
  • Course Number: 10412143
  • Credits: 4.00

  N/A

  Focuses on the safe and proper operation of hand tools and shop equipment. Students learn the proper lifting and blocking procedures for a variety of equipment, following MSHA and OSHA regulations. Students will learn basic first aid and become familiar with shop operations. This course is part of a training program called FABTECH, which is developed specifically for Fabick Cat, and participants are subject to screening by Fabick Cat, the sponsoring company.

• FABTECH Engine Rebuilding

  10-412-148

  5Credit

  126

  144

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 126
  • Outside Effort Hours: 144
  • Course Number: 10412148
  • Credits: 5.00

  N/A

  Teaches students to disassemble, identify each part, measure all wear points and make reuse recommendations, analyze failed components, and reassemble two electronic controlled diesel engines. Component analysis, function and operation theories of the diesel engine are lecture topics studied.

• FABTECH Engine Testing & Diagnostics

  10-412-150

  5Credit

  126

  144

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 126
  • Outside Effort Hours: 144
  • Course Number: 10412150
  • Credits: 5.00

  N/A

  Focuses on key troubleshooting skills and methodology. Engine system testing procedures and tools are used to analyze symptom-based engine problems. Application of computer diagnostic tools is employed in actual live testing situations. Engine operation will also be part of this course.

• FABTECH Electrical 1

  10-412-151

  5Credit

  126

  144

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 126
  • Outside Effort Hours: 144
  • Course Number: 10412151
  • Credits: 5.00

  N/A

  Introduces the student to basic electrical and electronic fundamentals needed by a technician to properly diagnose and repair complex electrical and electronic systems installed in various Caterpillar machines. This course is part of a training program called FABTECH, which is developed specifically for Fabick Cat, and participants are subject to screening by Fabick Cat, the sponsoring company.

• FABTECH Electrical Power Generation 1

  10-412-154

  5Credit

  126

  144

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 126
  • Outside Effort Hours: 144
  • Course Number: 10412154
  • Credits: 5.00

  N/A

  Focuses on understanding the operation and maintenance required for electrical power generation equipment. It provides in-depth study and hands-on activities, including maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing generator sets. Participants will learn how to test for proper operation and make appropriate adjustments. Topics include control panels, circuit breakers and voltage regulators.

• FABTECH Electrical Power Generation 2

  10-412-155

  4Credit

  90

  126

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 90
  • Outside Effort Hours: 126
  • Course Number: 10412155
  • Credits: 4.00

  N/A

  Focuses on the advanced skills needed to setup, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical power generation systems in accordance with Caterpillar guidelines. Students will learn these skills on Caterpillar electrical equipment that includes generators, switchgear, and control panels. This course is part of a training program called FABTECH, which is developed specifically for Fabick Cat, and participants are subject to screening by Fabick Cat, the sponsoring company.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:

  • TRANSP 10412154 - FABTECH Electrical Power Gen 1

• FABTECH Fuel Systems 2

  10-412-157

  4Credit

  90

  126

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 90
  • Outside Effort Hours: 126
  • Course Number: 10412157
  • Credits: 4.00

  N/A

  Enhances the ability to understand advanced fuel systems to properly diagnose, tune-up, repair and replace components in complex fuel systems installed in Caterpillar engines.

• FABTECH Hydraulic Systems 1

  10-412-164

  3Credit

  72

  90

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 90
  • Course Number: 10412164
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Focuses on basic hydraulic principles and systems. Hands-on activities include replacing hoses, cylinders and performing minor maintenance on hydraulic pumps and motors. This course is part of a training program called FABTECH, which is developed specifically for Fabick Cat, and participants are subject to screening by Fabick Cat, the sponsoring company.

• FABTECH Fuel Systems 1

  10-412-172

  3Credit

  72

  90

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 90
  • Course Number: 10412172
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Introduces the student to the various fuel systems and teaches the fundamentals needed by a technician to properly diagnose and repair complex fuel systems installed in various Caterpillar machines.

• FABTECH Applied Welding

  10-442-103

  2Credit

  54

  54

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 54
  • Course Number: 10442103
  • Credits: 2.00

  N/A

  Acquaints students with the common welding techniques and procedures for arc and oxyacetylene welding in all positions. Topics include fusion welding, brazing, cutting, metal identification, selection of electrodes and American Welding Society symbols.

• Ladder Logic and Control Devices

  10-609-170

  1Credit

  27

  27

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10609170
  • Credits: 1.00

  N/A

  Introduces ladder logic diagrams used to document power control networks. Discrete industrial devices are also studied including switches, contactors, relays, timers, and motor starters. Students will design, construct, and troubleshoot ladder logic circuitry following safe working procedures. Memory addressing schemes and PLC hardware of an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 is introduced. Students taking this course should have a working knowledge of DC and AC circuits.

• AC Circuits 1

  10-660-114

  1Credit

  27

  27

  N/A

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  • Instructional Hours: 27
  • Outside Effort Hours: 27
  • Course Number: 10660114
  • Credits: 1.00

  N/A

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Covers AC waveforms and different voltage values including Peak, RMS, Average and Peak to Peak. The operation of transformers is also included. Laboratory activities using the oscilloscope are performed to verify the theory.

  Coreq: Student has completed or is simultaneously enrolling in ALL of the following:

  • ELECTRNC 10660111 - DC Circuits 2

  AND ANY of the following options:

  • ELECTRNC 10660112 - DC Circuits 3​

  • Student is in progress in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (10-623-3) Program of Study

Occupational Supportive (5 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Early College Credit Options
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• College Technical Math 1A

  10-804-113

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A

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  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10804113
  • Credits: 3.00

  N/A

  Credit for Prior Learning Options Available

  Topics include: solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Mathematics 1A and College Technical Mathematics 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Mathematics 1.

  Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ANY of the following options:

  • Accuplacer Algebra 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Math 18+ OR MATH 10804133 - Math & Logic OR Algebra Level 1 Coursework

  • Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)

• FABTECH Applied Communication

  31-801-318F

  2Credit

  72

  36

  N/A

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 36
  • Course Number: 31801318F
  • Credits: 2.00

  N/A

  Focuses on technical vocabulary, business writing, job search strategies, interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills through individual and group activities. Open enrollment for all students. It is recommended, but not required, that the student have basic computer skills, HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACPL Read 54+/Sent 83+, Next Gen Read 250+/Sent 237+, ACT Read 18+/Engl 15+ OR Read Prep 10838105/Sent Prep 74851745 OR not pursuing a degree. Personal/professional development students who have not taken the ACCUPLACER test need to consult with their instructor during the first class..