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Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration
National ID: MSF50213 | State ID: J744
It's what's on the inside that counts
The Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration will give you an understanding of the nature of environmental space and spatial ambience, with the ability to manipulate the relationship of spaces, objects and products within the surrounding space. You'll develop the ability to approach a variety of design problems with creativity, a high level of competence and sensitivity to the requirements of the design brief.
This two-year qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to develop a range of decoration and design services and provide interior design advice. Design projects enable the development of spatial planning skills to design some residential, commercial and institutional interiors.
You will be working on simulated live projects with many different briefs from a wide range of industry disciplines. There are also opportunities to participate in industry visits and enter competitions that also engages with industry.
As a graduate you will be well prepared to enter into the workforce as a design consultant or continue to the Advanced Diploma to develop high level skills as interior designers.
North Metropolitan TAFE is an Educational Member of DIA. This qualification is listed as a DIA recognised course on their website.
Gain these skills
- Develop and respond to client briefs, specifying FF&E (furniture, finishes and equipment) colours, lighting, hard and soft materials, fixtures and furniture
- Design spatial planning
- Hand drawing skills
- Auto CAD applications
- Document and illustrate design proposals
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
- Creativity, imagination and artistic flair
- Good communication and listening skills
- Good colour sense and an eye for detail
- Discipline and good organisational skills
- Flexibility and excellent problem-solving skills
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This course has been so practical and has really prepared me for industry. Caris Jones
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Once you can think positive and stay positive you can produce good designs for people. Wang Na Cheung
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent | Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades) | Certificate III |
Job opportunities
Other job titles may include:
- Self-Employment as an Interior Decorator | Colour Consultant | Interior Stylist
- In-house Interior Designer or Decorator for design and decoration consultancies, furniture, furnishings and fabric suppliers, furnishing departments of retail stores or shop fitters
- Commercial Interior Designer
- Environmental Designer
- Residential Interior Designer
- Retail Interior Designer
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Work may require access to construction sites and require construction induction training and certification covered by the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.
Further study
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you a range of further study opportunities, see below for a list of related courses.
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types eg part-time or online visit our Apply and Enrol page.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
To commence an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study, head to our Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more details.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Semester 1, 2020
Perth (Northbridge) - On CampusDetails
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Overview
| Duration | 4 semester/s |
| When | Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where | Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
On campus |
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Page last updated September 24, 2019