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Advanced Laundry Service (IAMI GUEST Unit 07)

Master the art of garment care with the proper techniques for ironing, pressing, folding and presenting different types of clothing.

Description

The Crew Academy's IAMI and GUEST accredited Advanced Laundry Service provides deep insight into the world of luxury laundry, teaching students the best practices for handling and processing laundry onboard.

Discover the best practices for handling laundry onboard superyachts, ensuring guest and crew satisfaction. Learn to interpret laundry labels accurately for proper garment care and become familiar with washer and dryer symbols for efficient operation.

Master garment care techniques, including ironing, pressing, folding, and presentation, for a polished appearance. Understand the importance of regular laundry equipment maintenance for optimal performance. Discover how to minimise environmental impact in laundry operations and prioritise health and safety through best practices and risk assessments.

Expand your knowledge of fabric care, exploring specific treatments for various materials to ensure their longevity. Become skilled in fabric stain removal, learning effective techniques to restore garments to their original beauty.

For further inquiries contact info@yachtcrew.uk.

To find out more about Interior courses read our Interior Brochure

  

Your Trainer - Sarah Wood

Born and raised on Canada’s Great Lakes, Sarah spent over ten years working between luxury estates and various superyachts, working her way up to Chief Stewardess on 40 to 85m vessels.

Since joining the Crew Academy team Sarah has been refreshing the interior courses and is excited to share her experience and love for the industry as an IAMI GUEST approved trainer, teaching an assortment of interior courses. Our blended eLearning courses include a face-to-face session with Sarah.

 

Modules

  1. Standard Operating Procedures 

  2. Laundry labels, washing machine and dryer symbols. 

  3. Managing Laundry Services 

  4. Health and Safety 

  5. Fabric care and treatment 

Course Format

Total of 11.5 hours of blended learning which takes place online allowing students to join from any time-zone and location.

  • Video introduction to Unit (10 minutes)
  • Guided eLearning / Self-study through Virtual Learning Environment (7 hours)
  • Series of multiple-choice knowledge checks throughout course
  • 1:1 tuition with trainer (1 hour)
  • 2-part practical assessment comprising of:
    • 1 research assignment
    • 1 video assignment
  • Online written examination (1 hour)

 

Equipment required

  • Good internet, computer & printer
  • Device with video capabilities
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Assortment of items for practical assessment:
    • Pillowcase
    • Napkin
    • T Shirt or Polo Shirt
    • Shorts or Trousers
    • A Silk Shirt (alternatively you may use a cotton shirt, but treat as if it is silk)

 

Key Takeaways

A certificate will be issued through the successful passing of the online examination.

After completing the course, you will officially be part of our Alumni community and will have free access to our Mental Health courses for free as well as discounts on other courses.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  • How to follow & apply a good working knowledge for guest & crew laundry practices (SOPs)
  • The importance of reading & following laundry labels
  • The importance of reading & following washing machine & dryer symbols & instruction
  • How to apply professional & efficient laundry services on-board
  • How to correctly iron, press, fold & present a variety of garments.
  • The care & maintenance required for laundry machines & equipment.
  • The effects & usage of water, wastewater & water treatment onboard (Inc. MARPOL)
  • How to apply health & safety practices & risk assessments in the laundry area (inc. COSHH)
  • How to care for & treat a wide variety of fabrics
  • How to apply fabric stain removal from a variety of fabrics & types of stains

 

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