Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2)

Overview:

AEC 2 is a mandatory course for students enrolled in the new small vessel route to second engineer. It covers refrigeration, legislation (books and records), maintenance systems and techniques, safe systems of work, lifting and slinging, electrical distribution, basic hydraulic systems, fresh water and sewage systems.

The objective of the AEC 2 course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience of additional areas, as laid down in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) AEC 2 syllabus. 

Prerequisites:

To complete the AEC 2 course, you must:

• be at least 18 years of age; 
• have completed the STCW 2010 compliant basic safety training; and,
• have completed an approved AEC 1 course or an accepted equivalent.
  

Duration:

This course is run over the period of 1 week with both theory and practical training.