Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)

at PYT – Durban, Durban, South Africa

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Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1) at PYT – Durban: 14 upcoming dates.

30 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026
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14 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
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18 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027
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8 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027
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15 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027
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5 Apr 2027 – 9 Apr 2027
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10 May 2027 – 14 May 2027
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7 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027
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5 Jul 2027 – 9 Jul 2027
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9 Aug 2027 – 13 Aug 2027
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6 Sep 2027 – 10 Sep 2027
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4 Oct 2027 – 8 Oct 2027
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1 Nov 2027 – 5 Nov 2027
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29 Nov 2027 – 3 Dec 2027
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About Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)

Overview:

The aim of this course is to provide students with the basic theoretical knowledge and some practical hands-on experience of diesel engines and systems to enable them to meet the requirements of the MCA Codes of Practice for the Safety of Large Commercial Sailing and Motor Vessels, the Safety of Small Commercial Motor Vessels and the Safety of Small Workboats & Pilot Boats. 

The basic operation of engines and their support systems will be covered, and the checks and fault finding required using actual systems fitted to boats.

This course is the first step towards climbing the engineering career ladder for those with no formal marine engineering or craft training. It does not attempt to make diesel engineers from the course participants. Still, it should enable students to carry out regular servicing and be more aware of possible faults before they develop into major problems. 

Prerequisites:

To complete the AEC 1 course, you must:

  • be at least 18 years of age; and,
  • have completed the STCW Basic Safety Training.

Duration:

This course is approximately 35 hours, or a minimum of 4 days, of theory-based training.

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