MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1)

This Approved Engine Course is Part 1 of 2 part to the AEC qualification. This course meets the requirements of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s code of practice for safety of large commercial sailing and motor vessels, and the Department of Transport’s “The safety of small commercial vessels – A code of practice” and “The safety of small commercial sailing vessels – A code of practice”. The MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC) develops your basic understanding from the RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance course to a more advanced level. It provides the practical basic hands on training and theoretical knowledge of diesel engines to enable you to work on board yachts as engineer/ duel deck engineer and also provides invaluable enhancement of the skills base for those planning to skipper smaller yachts.

Course Structure

* MCA Approved Engine Training Course Certificate Syllabus * General principles of compression ignition engines * Two- and four-stroke operation cycles and construction details * Fuel system and the role of air in the combustion process * Cooling systems and lubrication technology * Power transmission units and hull fittings * Engine electrical systems * Safe working practices and pollution legislation * Bottled LPG installations