CTE Curriculum
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SimScholars® Small Dozer Certificate, Cat® Simulators
Grading, pushing and shaping material takes precision touch. Built with Caterpillar operators, this course gives learners the blade control and site-prep skills that carry over directly to real dozer work.


About This Certificate
This certificate recognizes foundational knowledge of small dozer operation and applications, including machine controls, blade operation, grading, material pushing, site preparation and precision operation.

Lesson Outline:
- Walkaround. Learn pre-operation machine inspection procedures.
- Control Familiarization. Learn and understand operator controls and dashboard symbols.
- Maneuvering. Learn to maneuver the machine around a worksite utilizing speed and brake control. Practice three-point turns and counterrotation.
- Backfilling. Learn to properly backfill a trench.
- Pad Building. Learn to grade material to build a pad.
- Stockpiling & Berm Building. Practice using the machine to push material into a stockpile, then maneuver to a different area and build a berm.
How the Course Works:
Each course includes learner guides, videos, how-to graphics and interactive lessons, with individual and group progress tracking built in. It runs through a traditional LMS or offline through a mobile app for tablets, fitting classroom, remote or no-connection settings alike.
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Certification:
Learners take proctored SimScholars® certificate exams, featuring Cat® Simulators, on the iCEV Testing Platform. Those who pass earn the SimScholars® Small Dozer certificate, demonstrating they are prepared to operate equipment before they ever step into a real machine.



