# Training classes for engineers **URL:** \ **Category:** Engineering\ **Created:** [April 5, 2014, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421 "2014-04-05T00:01:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![maritimebill87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@maritimebill87](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/maritimebill87)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2014, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/1 "2014-04-05T00:01:28Z")
I want to take some training classes on diesel engines. Specifically the Cat 3516 series. The company I work for will send employees to training upon request but I have to know what to ask them for since there is no training program in place. I have heard that companies like Chouest have their own training schools. I want to try and get some training similar to what these companies offer so that I have better knowledge of the machines I work with. Where can training like this be found? What classes would offer the best experience? ---
**Author:** ![Tugs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/tugs/32/158_2.png) [@Tugs](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Tugs)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2014, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/2 "2014-04-05T01:58:05Z")
I would contact Caterpillar and ask if they offer it at one of their Repair Houses. ---
**Author:** ![\_A465B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/e8c25b/32.png) [@\_A465B](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/_A465B)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2014, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/3 "2014-04-05T08:47:28Z")
PON Caterpillar in Oslo has multiple offerings for CAT 3500 series training for CUSTOMERS. Many places reserve CAT training for dealer employees. ---
**Author:** ![BargeMonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@BargeMonkey](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/BargeMonkey)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/4 "2014-04-05T19:52:12Z")
Im also looking for a 3500 class, Ring power Cat in Florida supposedly has a program, but I believe the guys at HOS or ECO may know the place to go. ---
**Author:** ![Kingrobby](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kingrobby/32/68137_2.png) [@Kingrobby](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kingrobby)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2014, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/5 "2014-04-05T20:53:10Z")
Louisiana Machinery has 3500 classes. Did a 3 day with them. Was a good class with practical fault finding on the last day. ---
**Author:** ![Kingrobby](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kingrobby/32/68137_2.png) [@Kingrobby](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kingrobby)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2014, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/6 "2014-04-05T20:54:21Z")
I believe they are the #1 Cat supplier, with NC Machinery on the west coast being #2. ---
**Author:** ![maritimebill87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@maritimebill87](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/maritimebill87)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/7 "2014-04-07T08:50:35Z")
Thanks for the information! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_support](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/0ea827/32.png) [@Cat\_support](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Cat_support)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/training-classes-for-engineers/12421/8 "2015-03-21T20:53:23Z")
[QUOTE=BargeMonkey;134538]Im also looking for a 3500 class, Ring power Cat in Florida supposedly has a program, but I believe the guys at HOS or ECO may know the place to go.[/QUOTE] Ring Power offer customized 3500 classes as well as standard 3 and 5 day courses for engineers.