MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1)

The MCA Approved Engine Course 1 provides a blend of practical experience and theory development over the five days.

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Dates

5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

Paisley

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development
08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
1 day
Paisley
    Practical Experience
    08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
    1 day
    Paisley
      Practical Experience
      08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
      1 day
      Paisley
        Practical Experience
        08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
        1 day
        Paisley
          Practical Experience
          08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
          1 day
          Paisley
            • £1,045.00 excl. VAT

            5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

            Paisley

            • PD points: 1
            Session information

            Sessions

            Theory Development
            08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
            1 day
            Paisley
              Practical Experience
              08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
              1 day
              Paisley
                Practical Experience
                08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                1 day
                Paisley
                  Practical Experience
                  08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                  1 day
                  Paisley
                    Practical Experience
                    08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                    1 day
                    Paisley
                      • £1,045.00 excl. VAT

                      5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST

                      Paisley

                      • PD points: 1
                      Session information

                      Sessions

                      Theory Development
                      08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                      1 day
                      Paisley
                        Practical Experience
                        08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                        1 day
                        Paisley
                          Practical Experience
                          08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                          1 day
                          Paisley
                            Practical Experience
                            08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                            1 day
                            Paisley
                              Practical Experience
                              08:30 BST - 17:00 BST
                              1 day
                              Paisley
                                • £1,045.00 excl. VAT

                                5 days, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

                                Paisley

                                • PD points: 1
                                Session information

                                Sessions

                                Theory Development
                                08:30 - 17:00
                                1 day
                                Paisley
                                  Practical Experience
                                  08:30 - 17:00
                                  1 day
                                  Paisley
                                    Practical Experience
                                    08:30 - 17:00
                                    1 day
                                    Paisley
                                      Practical Experience
                                      08:30 - 17:00
                                      1 day
                                      Paisley
                                        Practical Experience
                                        08:30 - 17:00
                                        1 day
                                        Paisley
                                          • £1,045.00 excl. VAT

                                            5 days, 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

                                            Paisley

                                            • PD points: 1
                                            Session information

                                            Sessions

                                            Theory Development
                                            08:30 - 17:00
                                            1 day
                                            Paisley
                                              Practical Experience
                                              08:30 - 17:00
                                              1 day
                                              Paisley
                                                Practical Experience
                                                08:30 - 17:00
                                                1 day
                                                Paisley
                                                  Practical Experience
                                                  08:30 - 17:00
                                                  1 day
                                                  Paisley
                                                    Practical Experience
                                                    08:30 - 17:00
                                                    1 day
                                                    Paisley
                                                      • £1,045.00 excl. VAT

                                                      Description

                                                      The MCA Approved Engine Course 1 is set up to offer prospective delegates with basic practical training and theory development that satisfies the requirements of the DFT Codes of Practice for the safety of small commercial, motor and sailing vessels. There are 30 hours' worth of learning over the five-day course, including dismantling marine engines and auxiliaries to obtain component exposure and create a full appreciation and understanding of the working principles. This will include basic maintenance, legislation, safety, good practice, housekeeping and reduction of fire hazards. The aim is to provide familiarisation, confidence and ability to diagnose and repair defects in operational machinery. 

                                                      • Compression ignition engine 

                                                      • Fuel system 

                                                      • Air systems 

                                                      • Cooling systems 

                                                      • Lubrication systems 

                                                      • Electrical systems 

                                                      • Power transmission 

                                                      • Hull fittings 

                                                      • General Engineering 

                                                      Prerequisites

                                                      1. Must be over 18 years

                                                      2. 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). 

                                                      1. 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 1 (AEC1) certificate, after a short exam.  

                                                      Special Requirements

                                                      Writing material and overalls. 

                                                      Price

                                                      £950 excl. VAT

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