Whether you are new to the superyacht industry or have been working on yachts and want to consolidate your interior service skills, this course is a perfect solution. Approved by IAMI/GUEST, this yacht interior training course includes the essential areas a yacht stew is expected to be knowledgeable in - Housekeeping and Laundry Services on Superyachts; Wine, Bartending, and Mixology; Food and Beverage Services. The full course also covers key information about superyacht industry including demographics, terminology, cruising areas, onboard duties etc.
This introductory training course is a perfect solution for anyone who wishes to join yachting and work in superyacht interior but has little or no related experience and knowledge.
! PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO DO BASIC WINE, BARTENDING AND MIXOLOGY MODULE !
Course Details
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Place: Golfe-Juan, 405 Chemin du Gaz
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Booking: you can secure your place on the training with either full payment or 50% deposit.
About The Course
The Yacht Steward/ess course is the basic interior course approved by G.U.E.S.T Program (Guidelines for Excellence in Superyacht Training). This program is accredited by the International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) and is the only internationally accredited maritime hospitality program available to crew working in the luxury superyacht sector.
Often, our training sessions are accompanied by practice onboard thus placing trainees in real yachting ambiance and boosting their confidence they need to undertake a job on a superyacht.
What You Will Learn
The comprehensive 5-day Yacht Steward/ess course includes 4 modues - Introduction to Yachting and Yachting Life, Basic Housekeeping & Laundry on Superyachts, Basic Wine, Bartending & Mixology, and Basic Food & Beverage Services. Each module is structured in such a way that allows the trainees easily go through the most pertinent areas and receive a wealth of knowledge in a short period of time. Classroom learning is supported with student manulas, activities, and onboard practice whenever possible.
Onboard Practice
Whenever possible, we offer future yacht stews to experience the ambience and luxury of real superyachts. Housekeeping and Food Service modules include a number of practical activities carried out onboard of a motoryacht located in the nearby port Camille Rayon, within walking distance from the classroom.
On the last day of their training, yacht stews put their skills into practice during live lunch: they arrange and set the table, get ready silverware, napkins, glasses, wine, menu etc. and serve drinks and food during the lunch. Guests who join for the lunch are crew agents, yacht interior managers, chief stews, captains and other representatives of the yachting industry.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, trainees are issued with IAMI/GUEST certificates (2 certificates; 2 modules per certificate). The certificates are issued digitally and emailed from IAMI certification platform to the email address provided during course registration.
GUEST Hospitality Certificate of Competency
Holders of IAMI/GUEST certificates can be elligible to apply for Certificate of Competency granted by IAMI - International Association of Maritime Institutions. You can learn more about GUEST CoC here.
Training Packs
Yacht Steward/ess training can be booked as a part of more comprehensive training packages that include STCW Basic Safety training - the minimum requirement to enter superyacht industry and work on commercial vessels:
Basic Interior pack: STCW Basic Safety + Yacht Steward/ess training
Full Interior pack: STCW Basic Safety + Yacht Steward/ess training
Our packages are designed to give newcomers to the superyacht industry the possibility to get both mandatory and auxiliary qualifications at a competitive price.
