Set the Standard. Lead with Expertise.

The GUEST Accredited Advanced Housekeeping Course turns overwhelm into expertise, from caring for luxury materials to leading seamless, 7-star service. You’ll gain the skills to manage interiors with confidence, precision, and purpose.

You'll be guided by your instructor, Amelia, whose journey spans 8 remarkable years at sea. She brings a warm, supportive teaching style shaped by real-world expertise - making her the ideal mentor.
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Key Learning Outcomes

What you'll master in this course

  • Luxury Material
    Care

    From marble and leather to delicate fabrics and high-gloss finishes, gain expert knowledge in maintaining every surface to the highest standard, with confidence and precision.

  • Seamless Interior
    Systems

    Create efficient SOPs, housekeeping bibles, and scheduling systems that bring order, consistency, and excellence to your daily operations.

  • Exceptional Guest
    Experiences

    Deliver elevated, thoughtful service with confidence, from perfect cabin setups to personalised touches that consistently exceed guest expectations.

What Our Students Say

"This course was very informative"

Falynn

"I found this course very informative and covered all aspects of the interior in great detail!

I enjoyed learning more about wardrobe management, packing and unpacking, and anticipating guest needs. The platform was easy to use and the modules were straightforward!"
Why is this course 1 part of a 3-part course program?
This course will be a part of the GUEST III Management program. Students who complete all four courses can apply for the Yacht Chief Stew CoC.

What is GUEST?
The IAMI GUEST Program is the only internationally Recognised Large Yacht Industry Qualifications and Assessment Standard.

What are the course requirements?
To ensure you get the most out of this course, there is a requirement of at least one year of operational experience. But don't let that deter you! If you're unsure whether this is the right fit, we encourage you to reach out to our team at [email protected]

Course curriculum

    1. How to use Thinkific

    2. Course Overview and Essential Information

    3. Meet Amelia, your Instructor!

    4. Guidelines to Submitting your Assignments

    1. Information Pack

    1. 1.0 Stone

    2. 1.1 Wood

    3. 1.2 Metals

    4. 1.3 Leather

    5. 1.4 Carpets

    6. 1.5 Other Materials

    7. 1.6 Assignment - Identifying Cleaning Techniques

    1. 2.0 Chemicals & Equipment

    2. 2.1 Cleaning Products - Key items for your caddy

    3. 2.2 Know your Rags

    4. 2.3 Hygiene and Safety

    5. 2.4 Mastering the Miele

    6. 2.5 Mastering the Dyson

    7. 2.6 Carpet Cleaning

    8. 2.7 Assignment - Creating a Worldwide Cleaning Product Order

    1. 3.0 Creating a Housekeeping Bible

    2. 3.1 Roles within the Housekeeping Department

    3. 3.2 Side Jobs / Responsibilities for the Team

    4. 3.3 Pre Arrival & Post Trip

    5. 3.4 Training Plans for New Crew Members

    6. 3.5 Guest on Schedules & Rosters

    7. 3.6 Cleaning & maintenance procedures & schedules

    8. 3.7 Creating Schedules

    9. 3.8 Creating SOP'S & Checklists

    10. 3.9 Assignment - Creating Schedules Part 1

    11. 3.9 Assignment - Creating Schedules Part 2

    1. 4.0 Shipyard Periods

    2. 4.1 Worldwide Planning

    3. 4.2 Off the Beaten Track: Antarctica

    4. 4.3 Staying Environmentally Conscious

About this course

  • £499.00
  • 83 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
  • 3 1-1 Zoom Calls

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