Advanced Interior Skills
Advanced Housekeeping
- Modules
- 4
- Lessons
- 14
- Questions
- 70
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.
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). Exotic finishes, deep cleaning and interior standards.
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-1.1.1Exotic Veneers, Lacquers and Oiled TimberHow 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.PreviewINT-HK-ADV-1.1.2Marquetry, Inlay, Gilding, Shagreen and ParchmentCare 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.Locked
INT-HK-ADV-1.2 Stone, Glass and Metal
Practice in examiner ↗INT-HK-ADV-1.3 Textiles, Wall Coverings and Decks
Practice in examiner ↗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-2.1.1Deep-Clean Cycles and the Yard-Period CleanThe 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.LockedINT-HK-ADV-2.1.2Deep-Clean Checklists by SpaceHow 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.Locked
INT-HK-ADV-2.2 Technical and Environmental Cleaning
Practice in examiner ↗INT-HK-ADV-2.2.1High-Level Cleaning, AC Vents and Working Around AVHigh-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.LockedINT-HK-ADV-2.2.2Upholstery, Carpet Care, Mould, Odour and Pest ControlUpholstery and soft-furnishing cleaning, carpet care and hot-water extraction, humidity and mould control, tracing and eliminating odours, and onboard pest prevention.Locked
INT-HK-ADV-3 · Standards, Systems and Leadership
3 lessons
INT-HK-ADV-3.1 Standards and Inspection
Practice in examiner ↗INT-HK-ADV-3.1.1Writing and Auditing Housekeeping SOPsHow to write, structure and audit housekeeping SOPs and assemble an interior standards manual so that any crew member can meet the standard without supervision.LockedINT-HK-ADV-3.1.2Pre-Arrival Walkthrough, Cabin Inspection and Sign-OffThe pre-arrival walkthrough and the guest eye, a structured cabin inspection sequence, two-person sign-off, and how to run a snagging list.Locked
INT-HK-ADV-3.2 Leading the Interior Team
Practice in examiner ↗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-4.1.1Art, Antiques and High-Value Items OnboardInventorying, 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.LockedINT-HK-ADV-4.1.2Guest Personal Effects, Jewellery and Honest Damage ReportingProtocol 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.Locked