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 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
Mon 25 Jan
25 January 2027 - 29 January 2027
25 January 2027 - 29 January 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 22 Feb
22 February 2027 - 26 February 2027
22 February 2027 - 26 February 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 29 Mar
29 March 2027 - 2 April 2027
29 March 2027 - 2 April 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 26 Apr
26 April 2027 - 30 April 2027
26 April 2027 - 30 April 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 31 May
31 May 2027 - 4 June 2027
31 May 2027 - 4 June 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 28 Jun
28 June 2027 - 2 July 2027
28 June 2027 - 2 July 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 26 Jul
26 July 2027 - 30 July 2027
26 July 2027 - 30 July 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 30 Aug
30 August 2027 - 3 September 2027
30 August 2027 - 3 September 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 27 Sep
27 September 2027 - 1 October 2027
27 September 2027 - 1 October 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 25 Oct
25 October 2027 - 29 October 2027
25 October 2027 - 29 October 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST
Paisley
Mon 29 Nov
29 November 2027 - 3 December 2027
29 November 2027 - 3 December 2027
5 days, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Paisley
Mon 20 Dec
20 December 2027 - 24 December 2027
20 December 2027 - 24 December 2027
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
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Price
£950 excl. VAT
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