Accredited Engine Course (TM AEC)

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This course is based on the guidelines, suggestions, and requirements of TM Model Course 1.05

2 weeks, 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Malta

Session information

Sessions

Session 1
Mon 15 Sep 14:00 - Mon 15 Sep 20:00
1 day
Malta
    Session 2
    Tue 16 Sep 14:00 - Tue 16 Sep 20:00
    1 day
    Malta
      Session 3
      Wed 17 Sep 14:00 - Wed 17 Sep 20:00
      1 day
      Malta
        Session 4
        Thu 18 Sep 14:00 - Thu 18 Sep 20:00
        1 day
        Malta
          Session 5
          Fri 19 Sep 14:00 - Fri 19 Sep 20:00
          1 day
          Malta
            Session 6
            Mon 22 Sep 14:00 - Mon 22 Sep 20:00
            1 day
            Malta
              Session 7
              Tue 23 Sep 14:00 - Tue 23 Sep 20:00
              1 day
              Malta
                Session 8
                Wed 24 Sep 14:00 - Wed 24 Sep 20:00
                1 day
                Malta
                  Session 9
                  Thu 25 Sep 14:00 - Thu 25 Sep 20:00
                  1 day
                  Malta
                    Session 10
                    Fri 26 Sep 14:00 - Fri 26 Sep 20:00
                    1 day
                    Malta
                      • €1,200.00 incl.

                      3 weeks, 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

                      Malta

                      Session information

                      Sessions

                      Session 1
                      Mon 01 Dec 14:00 - Mon 01 Dec 20:00
                      1 day
                      Malta
                        Session 2
                        Tue 02 Dec 14:00 - Tue 02 Dec 20:00
                        1 day
                        Malta
                          Session 3
                          Wed 03 Dec 14:00 - Wed 03 Dec 20:00
                          1 day
                          Malta
                            Session 4
                            Thu 04 Dec 14:00 - Thu 04 Dec 20:00
                            1 day
                            Malta
                              Session 5
                              Fri 05 Dec 14:00 - Fri 05 Dec 20:00
                              1 day
                              Malta
                                Session 6
                                Tue 09 Dec 14:00 - Tue 09 Dec 20:00
                                1 day
                                Malta
                                  Session 7
                                  Wed 10 Dec 14:00 - Wed 10 Dec 20:00
                                  1 day
                                  Malta
                                    Session 8
                                    Thu 11 Dec 14:00 - Thu 11 Dec 20:00
                                    1 day
                                    Malta
                                      Session 9
                                      Fri 12 Dec 14:00 - Fri 12 Dec 20:00
                                      1 day
                                      Malta
                                        Session 10
                                        Mon 15 Dec 14:00 - Mon 15 Dec 20:00
                                        1 day
                                        Malta
                                          • €1,200.00 incl.

                                          Description

                                           Malta Enterprise - Get Qualified Scheme

                                          On successful completion of the training and assessment, trainees should be able to:

                                          • Have an understanding of the Yachting Industry;
                                          • Have an understanding of the applicable requirements of the Malta Commercial Yacht Code;
                                          • Have a basic knowledge of the mechanical and electrical systems onboard;
                                          • Have a basic knowledge of the safety systems onboard and know how to operate them;
                                          • Carry out safe and effective engineering operations onboard;
                                          • Gain proficiency in troubleshooting, fault finding, and the relevant resolution practices/techniques;
                                          • Carry out regular/periodical/preventive maintenance of onboard equipment/machinery;
                                          • Provide the necessary assistance during Surveys;
                                          • Respond to emergencies onboard;
                                          • Have a thorough knowledge of the applicable International Codes and Conventions.

                                          Course Structure

                                          1. Introduction to the Yachting Industry and to the Malta Commercial Yacht Code

                                          a. Types of Yachts
                                          b. Commercial and Pleasure (Private) Yachts
                                          c. Malta Commercial Yacht Code

                                          2. Safety in the Engine room and in the Garage spaces

                                          a. What to do in case of engine room or garage space fire
                                          b. Engine room and Garage spaces Escapes and Escape Route
                                          c. Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems
                                          d. Portable Fire Extinguishers
                                          e. Fire Alarm Systems
                                          f. Engine room firefighting equipment
                                          g. Garage firefighting equipment
                                          h. Basic fire-fighting techniques
                                          i. Extinguishing gas Asphyxiation Hazards
                                          j. Basics in carrying out a Risk Assessment
                                          k. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
                                          l. Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)
                                          m. Main and Emergency Fire pumps
                                          n. Remote Fuel valves shut-off system
                                          o. Potential Fire Hazards
                                          p. Entry into enclosed spaces/tanks
                                          q. Means of Communication
                                          r. Garage/Transom door opening and locking systems
                                          s. Garage/Transom door sealing system
                                          t. What to do in case of an accident onboard

                                          3. Unmanned (UMS) and Manned Machinery Spaces

                                          a. Main differences between the two
                                          b. Safety and Alarm systems and equipment installed in an UMS
                                          c. Alarm repeaters

                                          4. Yacht Main and Auxiliary Engines and Tender/Toys Engines:

                                          a. Compression Ignition Engines
                                          b. Spark Ignition Engines
                                          c. Two Stroke and Four Stroke cycles
                                          d. Diesel Engine Components, Terminology and Functions
                                          e. Pistons/Cam-Shafts’ configurations
                                          f. Inboard and Outboard Engines
                                          g. Engine Performance Data and Parameters
                                          h. Exhaust System

                                          5. Fuel System

                                          a. Types of Fuel Supply systems and their basic differences
                                          b. Fuel System Safety
                                          c. Fuel Tanks, Gauging, Filling, Venting, and Isolating
                                          d. Remote Fuel Valve Shut-Off system
                                          e. Fuel Pumps
                                          f. Fuel Injectors
                                          g. Bleeding of a Fuel System
                                          h. Turbo Chargers
                                          i. Bunkering Procedures, Safety, and Pollution Prevention
                                          j. Air/Fuel ratios

                                          6. Lubricating System

                                          a. Lube Oil testing/changing intervals
                                          b. Lubricating Oil Pumps
                                          c. Lubricating Oil Filters including centrifugal Lube Oil Filters
                                          d. Lubricating Oil Circuit
                                          e. Bearing Material and the action of Friction
                                          f. The importance of Lubricating Oil in minimizing friction and in dissipating heat

                                          7. Engine Cooling System

                                          a. Cooling water Open and Closed-circuit cooling
                                          b. The importance of maintaining the correct cooling water temperature
                                          c. Heat Exchanger
                                          d. Sea Valves
                                          e. Sea-water strainers/filters
                                          f. Cooling water pumps

                                          8. Power Transmission

                                          a. Stern tube bearings and seals
                                          b. Fixed and CPP propulsion systems
                                          c. Gearboxes
                                          d. Control Systems

                                          9. Steering Gear and Hydraulics

                                          a. Types of Steering Gear Systems including water jet steering systems
                                          b. Emergency Steering Gear operation including both traditional steering systems and
                                          unconventional steering systems
                                          c. Hydraulic circuits and function
                                          d. Hydraulic rams
                                          e. Hydraulic power packs

                                          10. Bilge Systems

                                          a. Typical bilge piping/tanks arrangement
                                          b. Back flooding
                                          c. Main and Emergency Bilge pumps

                                          11. Refrigeration Systems

                                          a. Refrigeration phases and main components and circuit
                                          b. HVAC systems

                                          12. Petrol

                                          a. Petrol Hazards;
                                          b. Storage of petrol onboard in containers
                                          c. Petrol in the fuel tanks of tenders/toys

                                          13. Bottled LPG Gas

                                          a. Typical bottled LPG installations and maintenance
                                          b. LPG safety systems

                                          14. Electrical Systems

                                          a. Electrical Supply systems on-board, including generators, batteries and shore supply
                                          b. Avoidance of Electrical Shock
                                          c. Emergency Electrical Supply systems and arrangements
                                          d. Insulation Testing and its importance
                                          e. Possible Hazards of Batteries during charging
                                          f. Battery Charging safety systems

                                          15. Introduction to MARPOL Regulations

                                          a. Annex I – Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
                                          b. Annex IV- Prevention of Pollution by Sewage
                                          c. Annex V – Prevention of Pollution by Garbage
                                          d. Annex VI- Prevention of Air Pollution
                                          e. Documentation/Certificates to be maintained onboard in relation to MARPOL requirements

                                          16. Engine Room Survey and Documentation

                                          a. Items/Equipment/Machinery/Documentation usually inspected by Surveyors during periodical
                                          Class and Statutory Surveys
                                          b. Engine Room Logbook
                                          c. Oil Record Book
                                          d. Fuel and Lubricating Oil consumption records

                                          17. Lifting Appliances

                                          a. Safe Lifting Techniques and Equipment
                                          b. Safe Working Load (SWL)

                                          18. Basic Engineering Maintenance

                                          a. The importance of following the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule
                                          b. Routine Maintenance Procedures
                                          c. Preventive Maintenance
                                          d. Approved Fluids and Lubricants manuals
                                          e. Servicing Instructions
                                          f. Condition Monitoring

                                          19. Basic Handover Procedures

                                          a. Documents and information required during a handover

                                          20. Practical/Demonstration Sessions

                                          a. Overview of the parts/equipment/machinery which were mentioned during the theoretical part of the course
                                          b. Checks and procedures before starting an engine
                                          c. Common causes of engine starting failure
                                          d. Reading and Monitoring of Engine Gauges
                                          e. Engine Alarms
                                          f. Exhaust smoke colour indications
                                          g. Engine Overheating causes and symptoms

                                          Entry Requirements

                                          *The trainee shall be not less than 18 years of age.

                                          Requirements for the issuance of the Transport Malta AEC (Yachts) licence:

                                          The trainee shall:

                                          • Have completed and passed the assessment for the Accredited Engine Course (Yachts).
                                          • Be in possession of a Basic Training Certificate in accordance with STCW Reg. VI/1 in:
                                          1. Personal survival techniques
                                          2. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
                                          3. Elementary First Aid
                                          4. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
                                          • Be in possession of an IMO/ILO Medical Fitness Certificate.

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