Structure
During the first two years, the program devotes approximately half of the
time to technical/academic education at PCC. The remaining time is for
on-the-job experience at sponsoring CAT dealerships. Each block of
technical and general education is followed by an immediate dealer internship
which reinforces the technical education. These intern periods are
approximately eight weeks in length each. It is essential for the success
of the program that the student's education at PCC and the dealership work
experience be closely aligned for maximum learning and retention. This is
a paid internship that provides the student with the opportunity to pay for
his/her education while receiving valuable work experience. College fees,
textbooks, travel expenses, and housing costs are the responsibility of the
student. A prescribed tool set will be provided to each student to use
while enrolled in this program. During the last two years of the program,
students will be full-time apprentice technicians at the sponsoring CAT
dealership receiving additional on-the-job training. This training
provides the technician with the opportunity to further develop and enhance the
skills necessary for the journey-level certification. |