Western States CAT Technician - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| MATH 123 | Math in Modern Society | 3 |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| PSYC 140 | Relations for Career & Personal Success | 3 |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the General Education Elective requirement: | ||
| GE Elective course 1 | 4 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| WSCT 100 | Shop Practices | 5 |
| WSCT 110 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 5 |
| WSCT 120 | Mobile Hydraulic Systems | 6 |
| WSCT 130 | Powertrains | 5 |
| WSCT 140 | Preventative Maintenance/HVAC | 5 |
| WSCT 150 | Diesel Engines and Fuel Systems | 6 |
| WSCT 293 | Western States CAT Tech Internship | 12 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
| 1 | Science or language course recommended. |
Plan of Study Guide
Below is the required sequence of courses that you need to take in order to complete your degree and/or certificate requirements. Please register for each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this degree plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 (GEM 1) | 3 |
| MATH 123 | Math in Modern Society (GEM 3) | 3 |
| PSYC 140 | Relations for Career & Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Fall | ||
| WSCT 100 | Shop Practices | 5 |
| WSCT 110 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 5 |
| WSCT 120 | Mobile Hydraulic Systems | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| WSCT 130 | Powertrains | 5 |
| WSCT 140 | Preventative Maintenance/HVAC | 5 |
| WSCT 150 | Diesel Engines and Fuel Systems | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| WSCT 293 | Western States CAT Tech Internship | 12 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Fall | ||
| COMM 101 | Introduction to Communication (GEM 2) | 3 |
| GE Elective course 1 | 4 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
| 1 | Science or language course recommended. |
Program Outcomes
The following are student learning outcomes for the Associate of Applied Science in Western States CAT Technician at CWI:
Students will:
- Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and skills that are identified by Western States Equipment Co. for the purpose of becoming a successful entry level Heavy Equipment Technician. Areas of skill development include:
- Electrical Systems
- Engine and Fuel Systems
- Mobile Hydraulic Systems
- Powertrains
- Preventive Maintenance and HVAC
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of safety practices specifically related to heavy equipment repair including Western States CAT, CWI, AED, S.D.S., and OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviors consistent with Western States CAT’s Customer Centric Culture policies.
- Locate and utilize service information and specifications in service manuals and web based information systems.
- Utilize diesel engine technology that is consistent with industry standards.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrate practiced written and oral communication skills.
- Read, interpret, and communicate basic mathematical concepts.