Advanced Housekeeping — xplor School

Independent study. xplor is not an IAMI- or PYA-accredited GUEST training provider. This course covers the ground assessed in GUEST Unit 08; it awards no GUEST unit, certificate or Certificate of Competency and does not count toward one.

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INT-HK-ADV-1 · Advanced Materials and Finishes

4 lessons

INT-HK-ADV-1.1 Timber and Decorative Finishes Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-1.1.1

Exotic Veneers, Lacquers and Oiled Timber

How to identify and correctly care for the finishes on exotic timber veneers onboard — high-gloss polyester and polyurethane lacquer, satin and matt lacquer, oiled and waxed timber. Explains why silicone polishes, solvents and ammonia are banned from the interior.

INT-HK-ADV-1.1.2

Marquetry, Inlay, Gilding, Shagreen and Parchment

Care of decorative interior finishes at senior stewardess level: marquetry and inlay, lacquered and gilded work, shagreen and parchment. Covers why these surfaces are dry-clean only and how to respond to spills and damage.

INT-HK-ADV-1.2 Stone, Glass and Metal Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-1.2.1

Natural Stone, Mirrored Glass and Metal Finishes

Correct care for calcium-carbonate stone (marble, onyx, travertine) including sealing, etching and poulticing, plus mirrored and antiqued glass and the main onboard metal finishes.

INT-HK-ADV-1.3 Textiles, Wall Coverings and Decks Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-1.3.1

Leather, Alcantara, Wall Coverings, Carpets and Teak

Care of leather and alcantara, silk and grasscloth wall coverings, wool, silk and sisal carpets and rugs, and exterior and interior teak — with the correct first response to common spills.

INT-HK-ADV-2 · Deep Cleaning and Schedules

4 lessons

INT-HK-ADV-2.1 The Deep-Clean Cycle Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-2.1.1

Deep-Clean Cycles and the Yard-Period Clean

The three-layer cleaning model (daily, weekly, deep), how to plan and sequence a rolling or turnaround deep clean, and what a yard-period interior clean covers.

INT-HK-ADV-2.1.2

Deep-Clean Checklists by Space

How to write auditable deep-clean checklists, and the specific deep-clean priorities for the master suite, guest cabins, saloon, dining, sky lounge, gym, spa, cinema and crew areas.

INT-HK-ADV-2.2 Technical and Environmental Cleaning Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-2.2.1

High-Level Cleaning, AC Vents and Working Around AV

High-level and behind-the-scenes cleaning, safe and correct cleaning of AC grilles and vents in coordination with engineering, and how to clean around AV equipment and screens without causing damage.

INT-HK-ADV-2.2.2

Upholstery, Carpet Care, Mould, Odour and Pest Control

Upholstery and soft-furnishing cleaning, carpet care and hot-water extraction, humidity and mould control, tracing and eliminating odours, and onboard pest prevention.

INT-HK-ADV-3 · Standards, Systems and Leadership

3 lessons

INT-HK-ADV-3.1 Standards and Inspection Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-3.1.1

Writing and Auditing Housekeeping SOPs

How to write, structure and audit housekeeping SOPs and assemble an interior standards manual so that any crew member can meet the standard without supervision.

INT-HK-ADV-3.1.2

Pre-Arrival Walkthrough, Cabin Inspection and Sign-Off

The pre-arrival walkthrough and the guest eye, a structured cabin inspection sequence, two-person sign-off, and how to run a snagging list.

INT-HK-ADV-3.2 Leading the Interior Team Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-3.2.1

Scheduling, Delegating, Mentoring and Managing Contractors

Scheduling interior work around guests and crew rest, delegating and mentoring junior stews to a written standard, and controlling contractors and protecting the interior during yard works.

INT-HK-ADV-4 · Risk, Safety and Value

3 lessons

INT-HK-ADV-4.1 High-Value Items and Guest Property Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-4.1.1

Art, Antiques and High-Value Items Onboard

Inventorying, handling, securing, storing and documenting art, antiques and other high-value items onboard, and how to report damage in a way that protects the yacht and the crew member.

INT-HK-ADV-4.1.2

Guest Personal Effects, Jewellery and Honest Damage Reporting

Protocol for handling guest personal effects and jewellery, the two-person and safe rules, laundry care of guest items, and the discipline of honest, same-day damage reporting.

INT-HK-ADV-4.2 Chemical, Environmental and Personal Safety Practice in examiner →

INT-HK-ADV-4.2.1

Chemicals, COSHH, Waste, MARPOL and Safe Working

Chemical safety and COSHH files, correct storage of chemicals and equipment, waste segregation under MARPOL Annex V, water and energy discipline, and safe working at height and in a seaway.

Aligned to the IAMI GUEST Program framework. Preparatory study only — assessment and certification are carried out by an approved GUEST Training Provider. Official source (GUEST Program).

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