MCA
MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1)
5 day | £950
The MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1) is a 5-day training course with mixed theory (30%) and practical (70%) elements.
The course covers the key sub-systems surrounding the marine diesel engine, and the principles of operation from the most basic concepts of how an internal combustion engine works to the finer points of cooling, lubrication, fuelling, air flow, forced induction, the engine electrical system and much more.
During your AEC course you will be hands-on, studying and working on the academies 3 classroom based engines, and on our training vessel with twin 500 hp engines. Each element of your course comprises of some theory, practical demonstrations, hands on tools learning, and then in field training on board the training vessel. This enables you to master each sub-system in a variety of learning styles to suit you.
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I did the one month gold package. So so grateful for James and Jason…. both absolute legends….. very professional demeanour, would absolutely recommend! I’ll definitely be back here when it comes time to do my Yachtmasters.