The Caterpillar® Dealer Academy is a cooperative two-year college level student technician education program, which leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Caterpillar Service Technology. The program combines hands-on technical training with general education courses to provide a solid educational foundation that will benefit you throughout your career. Florence Darlington Technical College, working in close relationship with Gregory Poole, administers the program activities.
The construction service training program requires spending half of each semester attending classes at FDTC, where you will receive instruction in all aspects of servicing Cat equipment. Courses cover key topics such as diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, and diesel fuel systems. You will also take courses in economics, English composition, mathematics and general humanities to round out your educational experience.
The other half of the program entails working as a paid intern at a Cat equipment dealership. You will be able to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world work environment and receive compensation for your efforts. By the time you complete the two-year program, you’ll be fully prepared to begin your challenging new career as a service technician and have the knowledge and skills required to advance your career.