The Course

MCA Ship’s Cook Competency

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Ship’s Cook Competency course is designed for all chefs and cooks on board commercial sea bound vessels and the certificate is legally required in accordance with the Marine Labour Convention (MLC 2006). Providing objective assessment of a chef’s skills in a controlled environment, the Entier course verifies chefs attending can cook correctly and safely across a range of techniques, using a variety of foods.

Aimed at all seafarers with proven experience in the industry with an appropriate food hygiene certificate but no formal cookery qualifications, the course will provide a formal qualification to work across sea bound vessels internationally.

At just £600 inc VAT, our course provides excellent value for money, with trainees benefiting from our high-end training facilities and the knowledge of our highly qualified assessor.

MLC Training Programme

Training Facility

Bespoke Training Academy

Entier’s Training Academy in Westhill is the only Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved centre in the North of Scotland. Delivered in a bespoke training kitchen, attendees will benefit from accredited training in a modern, state of the art facility where they can showcase their skills and complete their qualification.

Assessment

Delivered by professionals

The course, delivered over 1.5 days, includes a practical assessment and theory exam assessed by Entier’s Executive Chef, Orry Shand, multi award winning chef with current Scottish Chef of the Year, this will offer candidates an approved certificate and qualification to work on sea bound vessels internationally.

The assessment is thorough and covers food and knife health & safety, healthier diets, allergens & food intolerance and requires attendees to produce a 3 course meal in 3 hours followed by a nautical cook’s theory assessment.

Remaining Course Dates for 2021

September 2021 15th & 16th
October 2021 13th & 14th
November 2021 24th & 25th

Testimonials

Gary Leishman

Fantastic facilities, tutor was informative, all Entier staff were welcoming and friendly. Great course, all aspects were informative and enjoyable 10/10
Jonathan Reidy

I found the training really interesting especially the revision of the HACCP. Ali MacSween was also a great trainer throughout the course and including a Mystery Basket part, which was good fun.
Heidi Cudi

Good training Kitchen, Great teacher