This is a certified course for those working on board ships. The course is in compliance with the MLC requirements. Whether you are preparing to sail as a cook on STCW or STCW-F vessel or starting out as a Junior Cook or Steward, this is the course for you. Our fully fitted kitchen and experienced cooks will step by step take you through the course and have you cooking a 3-course meal in no time. This course will get you cooking on board a ship, instil those principals needed to prepare meals that are healthy and maintaining a high level of hygiene while doing the job.

Important: PPE Not included!

Topics include cooking, budgeting, stores management, and how to create substantial meals using minimal tools and a lean pantry. We also focus on personal hygiene, cooking hygiene, and safety in the kitchen. This is a must for every cook.

Learning Objectives: Student should have the following knowledge and practical skills at the end of the course identify and apply:

• Personal and food hygiene
• General galley safety
• Stock control
• Disposal of garbage
• Food storage and food preparation to ensure a balanced diet
• Tasks that will require practical demonstration include baking, cooking all meats, fish and poultry.
• This shall include full preparation of all meals, from soup as a first course to desert.

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through ASTG, do not qualify for admission to ASTG, or cannot be offered a space due to the limited spaces available.

Please take note of the following:

• All applications for admission must be submitted online.
• Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

System Requirements
Internet access is required. The preferred web browser is Google Chrome, but you may use Edge or Safari if necessary.