The GUEST Specialist Modules are for crew who would like to specialise in particular service skills.
No evidence of onboard experience or prior learning is required for attending specialist training.
The following modules are available under the specialist training program:
Unit 06 | Cigar Services
Unit 10 | Floristry & Plant Maintenance (Specialist Module)
Unit 11 | Barista & Hot Beverages (Specialist Module)
Unit 12 | Advanced Wine Appreciation Module 1 (Specialist Module)
Unit 13 | Advanced Wine Appreciation Module 2 (Specialist Module)
Unit 14 | Advanced Bartending & Mixology Module 1 (Specialist Module)
Unit 15 | Advanced Bartending & Mixology Module 2 (Specialist Module)
Unit 06 | Cigar Services
- History, Origin & Production of Cigars
- Brands & Names of Cigars
- Strengths & tastes of Cigars
- Source, Order & Purchase Cigars
- Store, Handle & Cut Cigars
- Proficient Cigar Service
- Common Drink & Cigar Paring
Unit 10 | Floristry & Plant Maintenance
- Elements & Principals of floral design
- Storing, conditioning, handling & maintaining fresh flowers & plants
- Order & source local & seasonal florae in the cruising areas
- Create a variety of floral displays & types
- Colour schemes, placements & dimensions of arrangements
- Care & maintain popular plants onboard
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Unit 11 | Barista & Hot Beverages
- Health, Safety & Hygienic during service, maintenance & operations
- History of Coffee & Tea Coffee Service & Techniques
- Froth & Latte Art
- Tea Service & Infusions Techniques
- Operate, maintain & care for the Espresso Machine
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Unit 12 | Advanced Wine Appreciation Module 1
WSET Level 1, International Wine Guild Level 1, EIS Level 1, etc are recognized as equivalents to this module
- Types & styles of the world of wine
- Communicate wine choices at a basic level
- Viticulture & Vinification + Climate
- Climatic conditions on the final product
- Basic food & wine matching principals
- Professional wine service
- Wine culture & religious influences
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Unit 13 | Advanced Wine Appreciation Module 2
WSET Level 2, International Wine guide level 2, EIS Level 2, etc are recognized as equivalents to this module.
- Broad world of wine Types & Styles
- Professional Sommelier service skills
- Communicate wine list, key grape varieties, styles & climatic influence
- Terroir & how to communicate this effectively to guests
- Educated food & wine matching recommendations
- Wine storage & proper stock rotation
- Wine list construction
- Wine labels & pronunciation of wines & wine regions
- Standard operating procedures for wine & champagne service
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Unit 14 | Advanced Bartending & Mixology Module 1
- Cocktail-making equipment & tools Principles of correct cocktail-making techniques
- Create Seven basic cocktails following recipes
- Cocktail specifications Spirits: Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila & Whisky
- Bar preparation areas & deliver service Read & follow cocktail recipes
- Adapted techniques & skills to a Yacht environment
- Health & safety practices
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Unit 15 | Advanced Bartending & Mixology Module 2
- Select & use equipment correctly
- Apply correct cocktail making techniques
- Create Sixteen cocktails & variations following recipes
- Advanced cocktail specifications & the concept of mixology
- Creative with garnishes & ingredients
- Create cocktail menus
- Cocktail service, speed and efficiency
- Spirits: Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Whisky and Cognac
- Conduct a tasting & Concept of a balanced drink
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