The 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 Technology Program. Students selecting the CLT option begin by enrolling in the Comprehensive Automotive Technology 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.