Engineering Courses

MCA Approved Engine Certificate 1 (AEC1)

Pre-course experience: None

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
Marine Pollution
Code of Safe Working Practices
Bottled LPG installations

Duration: 5 days

The AEC is the first step for anyone wanting to pursue an engineering career for those with no formal marine engineering qualifications, or for those boat owners or skippers who wish to deepen their engineering skills.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Approved Engine Course 1

1200 €

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MCA Approved Engine Certificate 2 (AEC 2)

Prerequisites: Be over 18 years of age and previously completed the MCA Approved Engine Course part 1 (AEC1)

Course content:

Legislation
Management Requirements
Refrigeration Systems
Systems and Processes of Maintenance
Safe Working and Safe Working Systems
Electrical Systems
Hydraulic Systems
Lifting and safe operations
Theoretical and Practical Maintenance
Portable Fresh Water Systems
Sewage Systems

Duration: 5 days

The Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) leads on from the foundations laid and knowledge learned in the Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1). The course develops your learning through a good mix of theory and hands-on practical training and runs over 5 days (35 hours). The AEC2 course is taught by one of our highly skilled marine engineers, who will be able to not only take you through the course syllabus but also illustrate your learning with examples and tips from their real-life experience.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Approved Engine Course 2

1200 €

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RYA Diesel Engine Course

Pre-course experience: None

Assumed knowledge: None

Course content:

Principles of diesel engine operation
The systems and parts of the diesel engine
Fault finding
Rectification of common problems
Bleeding the fuel system
Changing the impeller
Routine maintenance
Winter lay up procedures

Duration: 1 Day

The RYA Diesel Engine Course is a 1-day beginners’ course, designed to help you prevent & solve marine diesel engine failure.

Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs, and a basic knowledge of maintenance & engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic.

RYA diesel engine course

250 €

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