MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2)
The MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2). is a mandatory five-day course for students enrolled in the new small vessel route to second engineer and is ideal for the owners or operators of small inshore commercial and pleasure vessels. Delivery of the content is split into both classroom activities and practical application. It comprises of approximately 50% theory and 50% practical work.
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Dates
Mon 29 Sep
29 September 2025 - 3 October 2025
29 September 2025 - 3 October 2025
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 27 Oct
27 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
27 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 24 Nov
24 November 2025 - 28 November 2025
24 November 2025 - 28 November 2025
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 15 Dec
15 December 2025 - 19 December 2025
15 December 2025 - 19 December 2025
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 26 Jan
26 January 2026 - 30 January 2026
26 January 2026 - 30 January 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 23 Feb
23 February 2026 - 27 February 2026
23 February 2026 - 27 February 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 30 Mar
30 March 2026 - 3 April 2026
30 March 2026 - 3 April 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 27 Apr
27 April 2026 - 1 May 2026
27 April 2026 - 1 May 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 25 May
25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 29 Jun
29 June 2026 - 3 July 2026
29 June 2026 - 3 July 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 27 Jul
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 31 Aug
31 August 2026 - 4 September 2026
31 August 2026 - 4 September 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 28 Sep
28 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
28 September 2026 - 2 October 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 26 Oct
26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026
26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 30 Nov
30 November 2026 - 4 December 2026
30 November 2026 - 4 December 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 14 Dec
14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026
14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Description
The MCA Approved Engine Course 2 course is set up to offer delegates with theoretical knowledge and practical hands on experience of additional areas, as laid down in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) AEC 2 syllabus. The aim is to enable them to meet the COC requirements of the new common “Small Vessel” (Yachts, Tugs, Fishing Vessels, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels, of less than 3000 GT and Power Less than 9,000 kW with Unlimited Area of operation.) It forms part of the required modules to enter the industry as a junior/assistant engineer, with the ability to progress through to the Small Vessel Second Engineer Officer qualification.
When combined with AEC part 1, this unit can also be included as part of the award for an MCA’s Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL), which is the licenses required by the Chief Engineer on UK Flagged vessel of less than 750 kW operating in near coastal waters (150 miles from the nearest shore).
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The components and their arrangement in a compression type refrigerant plant and basic fault finding
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Legislative and management requirements within engineering operations
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Knowledge of maintenance systems on-board
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Knowledge of safe systems of work within an engineering environment
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Knowledge of safe operations when undertaking lifting and/or slinging operations:
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Knowledge of the electrical distribution system on-board
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Knowledge to maintain basic hydraulic systems
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Knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance
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Knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance
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Knowledge of the Fresh Water system onboard
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Knowledge of the Sewage system onboard
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 18 years old.
- The candidate must have successfully completed the AEC 1 course or a recognised equivalent. It is the responsibility of the candidate to produce evidence that their equivalent qualification to AEC 1 has been accepted by the MCA as being a satisfactory equivalent.
- Photographic ID (A Government issued, photographic proof of identity on the day of the course and this should take the form of either a valid Passport or a driving license or a valid discharge book).
- If you are unsure of which prerequisites you may need for a course, please go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency to check.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded with the MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) certificate, after a short exam.
Special Requirements
You must bring a pair of overalls and suitable footwear. It may be beneficial to bring a laptop, in order to access some information given on a memory stick, however this is not essential.
Revalidation
No.
Price
£950 excl. VAT
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