MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)

“Great instructor, very attentive clear and patient. Great knowledge and very helpful. Lunch was good. Course helped improve my knowledge.”

– AEC 1 Student

A 5 day course, with assessment on last day of course, covering:

  • compression ignition engine (general principles);
  • cycle of operation and constructional details;
  • fuel system;
  • role of air in the combustion process;
  • cooling system;
  • lubrication system;
  • engine electrical systems;
  • power transmission;
  • hull fittings;
  • pollution legislation;
  • Code of Safe Working Practices;
  • bottled LPG installations.

Note: Fault finding and rectification will be covered within each part of the syllabus as the individual topics are covered.

Pre-requisites – Candidates must be 18 years of age or over.

Current Course Fee: £975.00 (£995.00 from 1/1/25) – includes lunch and morning/afternoon refreshments.

 JPMA also offer the AEC 2 course. Click here for details.

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email reception@hss.ac.uk to book this course