Yancey offers a wide variety of Caterpillar-certified
training classes and self-instruction courses for
customers and other Caterpillar dealers. All training is
taught by members of the Yancey Training Center.
Yancey has been designated as Caterpillar's Southeastern
United States Regional Training Center. With this
appointment, Yancey will now serve as the lead dealer in
teaching Training Instructors and Dealer Technicians from
Cat dealerships across the southeastern United States.
All instruction and on-iron training will be conducted at
the Yancey Training Center, located inside the Yancey
Technical Center on our Cobb County corporate campus. The
Training Center is equipped with the latest in
interactive and computer-based technical training modules
from Caterpillar. Large classrooms, ample on-iron shop
space and four full-time Training Instructors allow
Yancey to provide the best training program in the
industry. All of the Yancey Training Instructors have
years of experience in heavy equipment and power systems
mechanics as well as being certified by Caterpillar to
teach the classes offered.
The two types of classes offered to customers by Yancey
are On-Iron & Technical Training and Computer Based
Training (CBT).
On-Iron & Technical Training Classes
Yancey Bros. Co. offers 11 advanced classes dealing with
heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Each class deals
with specific Caterpillar systems, from engines to
electrical to hydraulics. Students should be prepared for
both classroom and on-iron training during the class.
- 3116 Diesel
Engine & Injection System -Principles of
operations, nomenclature, familiarization and
maintenance tips of the engine. Fuel system
operation and on iron adjustments.
- 33O6B
Diesel Engine & Injection System - Principles
of operation, nomenclature and familiarization of
timing, fuel control with emphasis on the
injection pump and maintenance tips. Portions of
this class will be on the Iron.
- 34O6B
Diesel Engine & Injection System - Principles
of operation, nomenclature and familiarization of
timing, fuel control with emphasis on the
injection pump and maintenance tips. Portions of
this class will be on the Iron.
- H-Series
Motorgrader Hydraulics - System operation,
nomenclature, with emphasis on hydraulic system
pump and valves operations. On the Iron testing
and adjusting of the complete system along with
ISO schematics and service manual.
- Preventive
Maintenance - Proper maintenance procedures,
maintenance tips, correct method of taking oil
samples. Covers cooling, hydraulic engine and
powertrain systems.
- Machine
Electricity & Diagnostics - Course covers law
of electricity, battery fundamentals,
alternators, starters, computer control for
warning systems. Electrical test equipment,
schematics, wiring systems. Testing and trouble
shooting electrical system on machine and in the
classroom.
- Hydrostatic
Loader - Nomenclature, system operation with
emphasis on the theory on hydrostatic power units
and oil flow. Student will learn basic
troubleshooting and adjustments on the Iron.
- M & R
Track Type Tractor Power Train System -
Nomenclature, system operation, with emphasis on
power training system testing, adjusting and
troubleshooting. Portions of this course will be
spent on the Iron.
- Diesel
Engine Diagnostic - Covers Troubleshooting
procedures on Caterpillar diesel engines.
Includes the use of diagnostic tooling. The
majority of the time will be spent on the Iron.
Student should at least one other engine class
prior to attending this class.
- Hydraulic
Excavators 3OO Series - This course provides
training for the system operation of the pumps,
pump controls. The hydraulic system and the
electronic control unit (ECU). Systems operation
is taught using schematics with graphic symbols.
- Backhoe
Loaders 416C ? 438C - Course covers systems.
Major components, and features of the C series
Backhoe Loader. Hydraulic system testing and
adjusting. ISO schematics and the Service Manual
use will be emphasized on the Iron.
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Computer
Based Training (CBT)
Yancey Bros. Co. offers 5 Interactive Self-Instruction
courses produced by Caterpillar. These courses cover
Fundamentals of: Diesel Engines, Mobile Hydraulics,
Electric Systems, Applied Failure Analysis and Power
Train. Each course allows the students to move at their
own pace as they advance through the modules. The courses
will pre and post test the technicians on each of the
technical modules. The classes offered are:
- Fundamentals
of Diesel Engines - The overall objective of this
course is to provide students with basic
information that will prepare them for additional
training on maintaining, troubleshooting and
repairing diesel engines. The course is comprised
of Module I - a Course Introduction that explains
how the course is structured and the content of
each module, and 3 technical modules. Module II -
Diesel Engine Basics, Module Ill - Engine
Systems, and Module IV - General Maintenance
Procedures. The Diesel Engine CBT course takes an
average of 8 hours to complete.
- Fundamentals
of Mobile Hydraulics - This course explores the
function, wear and failure of hydraulic systems,
and the options for repairing them. The course is
comprised of Module 1 - a Course Introduction
that includes an overview of the entire course
and a description of the various control and
reference options available throughout the
course, and 4 technical modules. Module II -
Basic Hydraulic Concepts, Module III -
Components, Module IV -Schematics, and Module V -
Systems. The Mobile Hydraulics Course takes an
average of 18 hours to complete.
- Fundamentals
of Electric Systems - This course covers basic
electrical concepts, diagnostic tools, circuits
and troubleshooting. The course is comprised of
Module 1 - a Course Introduction that includes an
overview of the entire course and a description
of the various control and reference options
available throughout the course and 6 technical
modules. Module II - Basic Electrical Concepts,
Module Ill - Diagnostic Tools, Module IV
-Troubleshooting, Module V - Lighting Systems,
Module VI - Starting Systems and Module VII -
Charging Systems. The Electric System Course
takes an average of 35 hours to complete.
- Fundamentals
of Drive trains - This course covers the design
and operation of drive train components in earth
moving equipment from the torque converter to the
final drives. Wheel and track type machines, and
conventional as well as hydraulic and hydrostatic
drive trains are covered in depth. The course is
comprised of 4 technical modules. Module - Torque
Converters and Torque Dividers, Module II -
Transmissions and Transfer Gears, Module III
-Axles and Lower Drive train Systems and Module
IV Hydraulic Drive Systems. The Drive train
course takes an average of 26 hours to complete.
- Fundamentals
of Applied Failure Analysis - This course
introduces a structured process for analyzing a
failure, determining its root cause and taking
the appropriate remedial action. The course is
comprised of Module I - a Course Introduction
that helps the student understand how an
effective failure analysis process enhances a
technicians ability to make the proper repairs
the first time. There are 5 technical modules
that follow. Module II - Metallurgy, Module Ill -
Analyzing Fractures, Module IV - Analyzing Wear,
Module V - Visual Examination, and Module VI
-Managing Failure Analysis. The Applied Failure
Analysis course takes an average of 28 hours to
complete.
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Course
/ Class Information
CBT Courses: are available at the Yancey Training Center
and will be scheduled in 2 or 4 hour increments depending
on CBT availability.
Class Hours: Unless other wise indicated, all scheduled
classes will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Safety: Students must observe Yancey's safety
requirements. Appropriate clothing required (no shorts or
tank tops). Safety glasses and leather shoes must be worn
during shop portion of the class.
Enrollment: All scheduled classes have limited
enrollment. Advance enrollment is recommended. Classes
must have a minimum of four enrollments or they will be
rescheduled.
Fees: Appropriate payment arrangements should be made in
advance. Fees include materials, lecture time,
demonstration and "On the Iron" training.
Cancellations: There is no fee for cancellations made 7
days before the scheduled class. There is a fee of
$200.00 for cancellation if less than 6 days notice is
given.
Contact: Enrollments, payment arrangements, and requests
for additional information should contact the Yancey
Training Center Coordinator by telephone (770-819-5218)
or e-mail at: Kenya_Elder@yanceybros.com. |
