The CAT Lift Truck (CLT) Program can be pursued as a certificate of completion or as an associate degree. Stark State’s CLT option is an integral part of the comprehensive automotive program. Students selecting the CLT option begin by enrolling in the comprehensive automotive program and select either a certificate of completion option or an associate degree path. As the student successfully completes the related technical courses in the comprehensive program, they will concurrently take the Caterpillar modules.

The CAT program is designed exclusively for the student who is seeking a career as a service technician at a Caterpillar Lift Truck dealership. The CAT curriculum is produced by MCFA. It prepares the student for a career as a Caterpillar Lift Truck Technician by providing CAT’s core certification courses that are needed for advancement at a CAT Lift Truck dealership.

The CAT curriculum is a blend of classroom theory and hands-on lab assignments. The curriculum follows OSHA and Industrial Truck Association (ITA) guidelines.

Since students will be on a one-year or two-year path, the sequence of CAT classes may vary from one semester to the next based on the individual students needs. CAT classes are scheduled to run on selected Fridays throughout each semester, including the summer, and are a full day in length.

Suggested Course Sequence

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Course		Credit Hours
AUT181	Introduction to CAT Lift Trucks	1
AUT182	CAT Operator Safety Training	1
AUT183	CAT Service Information Systems and Planned Maintenance	1
AUT184	CAT Hydraulic Systems	1
AUT185	CAT Internal Combustion (IC) Engines	2
AUT186	CAT Masts and Lift Mechanisms	1
AUT187	CAT Electrical Systems	3
AUT188	CAT Steering Systems	1
AUT189	CAT Braking Systems	1
AUT281	CAT Differentials and Front Axles	1
AUT282	CAT Transmissions	2
AUT283	CAT Fuel Systems (LP, Gasoline)	2
AIT130	Structural Maintenance Welding	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	20