MLC Training - Ship’s Cook Competency Course
Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Ship’s Cook Competency Course delivered by the only MCA approved training centre in the North of Scotland.
MCA websiteAimed at all seafarers with proven experience in the industry with an appropriate food hygiene certificate but no formal cookery qualifications, the Ship’s Cook Competency course will provide a formal qualification to work across sea-bound vessels internationally.
Just £960.00 (inc VAT)
for a space, the course provides excellent value for money, with trainees benefiting from our high-end training facilities and the knowledge of our highly qualified assessor.
Course Dates for 2026
2026 Dates:
- January 14th and 15th 2026
- February 18th and 19th 2025
- March 18th and 19th 2025
- April 22nd and 23rd 2025
- May 13th and 14th 2025
- June 3rd and 4th 2025
- July 15th and 16th 2025
- August 5th and 6th 2025
- September 9th and 10th 2025
- October 14th and 15th 2025
- November 18th and 19th 2025
Please note: dates are subject to change.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Ship’s Cook Competency Course
The 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.
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 Ship’s Cook Competency course, delivered over 1.5 days, includes a practical assessment and theory exam assessed by one of our award-winning chefs. Entier’s Executive Chef Orry Shand, National Chef of the Year 2025 and Manager of the Scottish Culinary Team and Entier's Head Chef Andrew Clark, North-east Chef of the Year 2024.
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.
Testimonials
"The support received from the chef was second to none. I would like to thank Entier for the quality of the course. I will be recommending this course to others."
"Great course, I would highly recommend it. A great place too, with a really friendly environment"
"Fantastic facilities, tutor was informative, all Entier staff were welcoming and friendly. Great course, all aspects were informative and enjoyable 10/10."
"I found the training really interesting especially the revision of the HACCP. The chef was a great trainer throughout the course and the inclusion of a Mystery Basket element was good fun."
"Good training kitchen, Great teacher!"
