The follow on from AEC 1, this completes the full AEC qualification under the MCA small vessel engineer code.

A week long course which looks beyond the engine and propulsion train, with a focus on auxiliary service systems and machinery. In equal measure, correct administration and how to conduct safe operations.

Course syllabus

• The components and their arrangement in a compression type refrigeration plant and basic fault finding
• The legislative and management requirements within engineering operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance systems onboard.
• Safe systems of work within an engineering environment.
• Safe operations when undertaking lifting and/or slinging operations. LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).
• The electrical distribution system options on-board.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Practical skills for maintenance.
• Fresh water systems on-board.
• Sewage systems on-board.

The informative week long course ends with a written assessment and discussion.

The course is delivered by serving Merchant and Fishing vessel engineer officers, set in the fishing & commercial cargo port of Killybegs.