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 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral 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 program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (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 | Fundamentals of Oral 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.