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SUMMARY:MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)
DESCRIPTION:About the AEC 1 Course\nThe aim of the Approved Engine Course 1 is to provide a basic theoretical and practical\nunderstanding of marine engines\, their operation\, basic maintenance\, along with care and\nrespect towards others and the environment.\nThe course meets the requirements of the MCA Small Commercial Vessel Code\, Large Vessel\nCode and Workboat Code giving the basic training to engineer officers who want to further\ntheir careers on “small vessels” (Fishing Vessels\, Yachts\, Tugs\, Workboats\, Standby\, Seismic\nSurvey\, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels). The full MCA AEC 1\nsyllabus is available on the MCA website.\nWith increasing power to weight ratios and sophisticated control systems\, knowing how to\noperate engines safely and within their parameters\, has never been more important. A good\nworking knowledge of an engines makeup\, associated systems and its correct operation is vital.\nCorrectly tightening up a nut and bolt to changing a fuel filter are all equally important tasks. The\nskills gained will help with regular servicing and preventative maintenance tasks. With this\nimproved engine confidence\, earlier fault recognition and increased longevity from the plant\nfollows. This course will emphasise best practices throughout\, safely.\nDelivery is from marine going personnel with extensive time spent on the water. There is no\nsubstitute for experience and here at The Seamanship Centre\, all our instructors are time served\nprofessionals. With the largest fishing port in Ireland on our doorstep\, lots of opportunities to\nexperience at first hand larger vessels immediately outside the college door is an added attraction.\nAs this course is MCA approved\, a high standard must be met and to that end we have\ndeveloped a training plan to meet with the specified areas of the MCA syllabus program. We\nhope to cover additional topics of study as the course progresses and hope you will gain some\nnew skills and knowledge to make your time on the water safer\, more enjoyable and successful. \nAssessment is through practical demonstration and examination throughout the course. The\npurpose of this is to ensure key points are understood in the various learning areas. There is a\nwritten examination at the end and time will be given if needed to work on any areas left\nunclear for everyone. We are here to train and promote best practices at all times. You will leave\nhaving gained a greater appreciation for engines with a thorough grounding in engine principles\, working safely\nand developing fundamental marine engine and system knowledge. All we ask in return is as much participation as you can give. Feel\nfree to ask questions\, now is the time to ask! Knowledge sharing makes it more enjoyable and\neveryone has experiences however good or bad that can benefit others.\nWe hope you enjoy the course! \nStructure of training over the week.\nDaily start at 0900\, finish at 1700 with a one hour break for lunch.\nDAY 1\nSafety briefing\nIntroductions\, peoples backgrounds.\nExplanation of the MCA course\, the benefits and objectives. Where it can be taken.\nSummary of engines and drives. The hazards and concerns of mechanical machinery.\nBasic Terminology\, internal combustion/external combustion explained.\nInternal and external parts and components.\nThe engine cycles: Two stroke and Four Stroke options.\nSpark and compression ignition systems.\nConfigurations of marine engines.\nEngine terminology: SFOC\, TDC\, BDC\, swept volume and compression ratio etc.\nSystems started\n➡ Air: Natural aspiration and turbocharger\, supercharger systems. Exhaust\nsystems\, wet and dry.\n➡ catalytic converters \,silencers\, water injection elbows and syphon breaks\nPractical work investigate filter contamination\, turbo blade fouling.\nDAY 2\nReview previous days work.\nSystems contd.\n➡ Fuel: Origins of fuel\, types of distillate fuel\, common fuel pump\, individual fuel\npump\, the common rail options. Faults. Practical\, clean filter.\n➡ Lubricating oil: Different types of applications\, the care and maintenance\, roles\nof oil and control of friction. Faults. Practical; change oil and filter.\n➡ Cooling: Air cooling\, water cooling. Raw water\, Fresh water. Heat exchanging\nand intricacy of high powered engine cooling. Treatment of chemicals and\npreventative maintenance. Practical; winterise a boat following makers\ninstructions.\nPreventative maintenance on the systems. Best practices\, tips n tricks!\nThermal and mechanical losses.\nDrive Belts\nUnderstanding engine performance. Review makers manual for a given engine.\nDAY 3\nReview previous days work.\nEngine performance monitoring\, fuel – power curves\nThe fundamentals of electrics\nBatteries and breakers.\nStarter motors and switches.\nThe alternator and regulator.\nEarthing and bonding requirements.\nDistribution systems.\nElectrolysis and cathodic protection.\nPractical sessions with electrics.\nDAY 4\nReview previous days work.\nSteering gear\nControl options; morse\, hydraulic\, electric\, rods\, chain &wire\nDiscussion on faults.\nShafts\, couplings drives\, bearings\, seals.\nPropellers; slip\, ventilation\, cavitation.\nAlignment concerns.\nStern tubes and stuffing boxes\nPower take offs\, clutches\, universal joints.\nBearings discussed; friction.\nA vessels pumping arrangement.\nEnvironmental appreciation : MARPOL\, record keeping and our roles and\nresponsibilities. Legislative requirements.\nDay 5\nReview previous days work.\nFire fighting and fire prevention. The theory of fire and methods used to control it.\nBottled gas risks and safety.\nEnclosed Spaces and dangers.\nCourse Assessment\nFeedback and further questions.\nCourse end. \n  \n \n\n\n\n		\n		Review MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1). Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Your Rating Your Review Title  Your Review *   Name *  \nEmail *  \n \n\n  Δ
URL:https://seamanship.ie/event/mca-approved-engine-course-1-aec-1/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:The Seamanship Centre\, Killybegs Harbour\, Killybegs\, Donegal\, F94 V8WH\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:MCA & MSO Approved Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richard%20Timony":MAILTO:info@seamanship.ie
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