# MCA AEC 2 / Approved Engine Course 2 Course number: 441 Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT) Duration: 5 days Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/mca-aec-2-approved-engine-course-2-course-441 Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date) ## Overview ## Course description 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. The aim is to enable them to meet the CoC requirements of the new common “Small Vessel” (Yachts, Tugs, Fishing Vessels, Workboats, Standby, Seismic Survey, Oceanographic Research Vessels and Government Patrol Vessels, of less than 3000 GT and Power Less than 9,000 kW with Unlimited Area of operation.) There are eleven outcomes to the training: Outcome 1 - The learner understands the components and their arrangement in a compression type refrigerant plant and understand basic fault finding Outcome 2 - Demonstrate a knowledge of the legislative and management requirements within engineering operations Outcome 3 – Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance systems on-board Outcome 4 - Demonstrate the knowledge of safe systems of work within an engineering environment Outcome 5 - Demonstrate the knowledge of safe operations when undertaking lifting and/or slinging operations: Outcome 6 - Demonstrate the knowledge of the electrical distribution system on-board Outcome 7 - Demonstrate knowledge to maintain basic hydraulic systems Outcome 8 - Demonstrate knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance Outcome 9 - Demonstrate knowledge and the practical skills to undertake basic maintenance Outcome 10 - Demonstrate knowledge of the Fresh Water system onboard. Outcome 11- Demonstrate knowledge of the Sewage system onboard. **ADDITIONAL M****ATERIAL(S)****:**** ** MPT recommends buying the **MNTB Second Engineer Training Record Book (TRB)** at the Ship's Store after receiving the registration letter from MPT to the Small Vessel Engineering Program. To be eligible to register on a study program you must meet the following requirements: - Have completed 24 months’ seagoing service on vessels of at least 200 kW (minimum 6 months of actual sea service) - Hold an Approved Engine Course I & II (AEC I & II); - Hold basic STCW safety training certificates; and - Please see a SSO counselor if you have any questions ## Prerequisites Minimum 18 years of age Must have completed MCA approved AEC 1 course or equivalent ## Required materials PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Highlighter, Workshop Clothes, and Closed Toe Shoes daily. ## Class dates, prices, and enrollment [View current classes and prices](https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/mca-aec-2-approved-engine-course-2-course-441). [MPT student enrollment](https://school.mptusa.com/). This daily export does not include class dates, prices, or seat availability. A listed course does not establish that a class is currently scheduled. ## Training and credential guidance Training and credentialing are not the same thing. Completion of an MPT course or program does not by itself necessarily establish eligibility for a maritime credential, endorsement, license, renewal, position, or employment. Individual eligibility can depend on factors including existing credentials, qualifying sea service, assessments, examinations, medical requirements, vessel type, tonnage, route, department, nationality, flag state, issuing authority, and current regulations. Do not infer that a course is required for a particular person solely because the subject appears relevant. Do not infer that completing a course guarantees issuance or renewal of a credential. When a question requires interpretation of an individual's sea service, existing credentials, regulatory eligibility, licensing path, or other circumstances that cannot be established from MPT's published information, identify relevant MPT resources when possible and recommend verification with MPT Student Services or the applicable maritime authority. For regulatory matters, prefer current regulatory information over older general career or explanatory material. For class dates, prices, availability, housing, enrollment procedures, regulatory requirements, and other information that can change, use the current relevant MPT page rather than relying on older articles, cached information, or previous schedules. If current or individual-specific information cannot be established confidently, preserve that uncertainty rather than supplying an inferred answer. [MPT guidance](https://www.mptusa.com/llms.txt). [Contact MPT](https://www.mptusa.com/contact-us).