MCA Approved Engine Course 1 & 2
MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1)
This five-day course forms part of the Under 16.5m Skippers Ticket. Choosing the five-day rather than two-day Engine Course and the Navigation and Watchkeeping Courses means that your Skippers Ticket will allow you to fish beyond 20nm from a safe haven.
Course Certification and Compliance
Seafood Cornwall Training on behalf of the MCA will issue a course certificate to those who complete the course successfully.
Course Aim
The objective of this course is to provide students with the basic theoretical knowledge and some practical hands-on experience of diesel engines to enable them to meet the requirements of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Codes of Practice for the Safety of Large Commercial Sailing & Motor Vessels, the Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels and the Safety of Small Workboats & Pilot Boats.
This short course does not attempt to make diesel engineers from the course participants but should enable students to carry out regular servicing and be more aware of possible faults developing before they become major problems.
Course Content:
- Compression Ignition Engine
- Cycle of Operation and Constructional Details
- The Fuel System
- The Role of Air in the Combustion Process
- The Cooling System
- The Lubrication System
- Engine Electrical Systems
- Power Transmission
- Hull Fittings
Examination Type
Candidates must complete a short, multiple choice exam and a practical session
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MCA Approved Engine Course Part 2 (AEC 2)
Part 2 (AEC 2) is a five–day course which leads on from the foundations laid and knowledge learned in the Approved Engine Course Part 1 (AEC1).
Candidates for AEC2 must have already completed AEC1 or an equivalent.
You will be learning through both theory and hands-on practical training. Our skilled and friendly tutors will illustrate and support your learning with examples and tips from real-life.
The AEC 2 course is suitable for owners and crew on small vessels, from Crew Transfer Vessels and tug boats, private yachts or superyachts.
Completion of this course gives the opportunity to work in engineer roles particularly on the “small vessel*” or “workboat” career path. This includes vessels less than 3000 gross tonnes and up to 9000 kW.
*MCA Small Vessel (Fishing Vessels, Yachts, Tugs, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels)
The course is a mix of hands-on practical learning at our well-equipped workshop as well as classroom theory tuition.
Course Certification and Compliance
Seafood Cornwall Training on behalf of the MCA will issue a course certificate to those who complete the course successfully.
Course Content
AEC 2 includes both practical and theory sessions covering the following elements of aspects of engineering equipment and responsibilities on board small vessels:
- Legislation
- Management Requirements
- Refrigeration Systems
- Systems and Processes of Maintenance
- Safe Working and Safe Working Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Lifting and safe operations
- Portable Fresh Water Systems
- Sewage Systems
Examination Type
Candidates must complete a short, multiple choice exam and a practical session.
