Studying an interior design qualification will open the doors to a satisfying career turning indoor spaces into vibrant areas of work, play or rest. At North Metropolitan TAFE, you will use modern equipment and software such as CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) and learn the latest industry techniques and processes.
Our courses will give you the practical skills and knowledge to plan and execute creative design and spatial solutions tailored to commercial or residential clients’ needs. You will also gain extensive knowledge of material applications and their costs, whilst learning interior design theories, practices and principles.
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Diploma of Interior Design  MSF50218 | BEC5
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design  MSF60118 | BED2
Course list
AutoCAD for Interior Designers and Decorators Skill Set
Turn a sketch into a working drawing
This software is used by almost all architectural and interior design companies.Turn a sketch into a working drawing
If you have basic computer skills and a creative flair for design and decoration this skill set will equip you with AutoCAD skills needed for documentation of your designs.
AutoCAD is an essential tool for interior designers, whether you are designing your own home and interiors or seeking a pathway to employment, it is software used in almost all architectural and interior design companies.
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you the opportunity for further study in Interior Design with our MSF40218 BEC5 Diploma of Interior Design(opens in a new tab)
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Start designing your creative career
This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts and you'll have a great foundation to go on to further study in a range of industries, such as interior design or product design.Start designing your creative career
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create and communicate design concepts. You will learn how to evaluate design solutions and to communicate ideas effectively using design terminology and a wide variety of visual presentation techniques, materials and technologies.
Completing this course gives you a great foundation to go on to further study in a range of industries, such as interior design or product design.
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Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Find creative and technical solutions for built interior environments
You will work on design projects taking into account aesthetics, functionality, space planning, construction, materials and finishes to meet a client's needs and brief. You will learn to adapt global design trends and technical innovations, while developing industry contacts.Its what's on the inside that counts
This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to find creative and technical solutions for built interior environments.
Interior design includes planning and detailing complex residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and institutional design projects with an emphasis on space creation and spatial planning. Interior designers consider aesthetics, function, branding, manufacturing, marketability and construction of interior spaces, including materials and sustainable environments and special needs for the benefit of the user.
You will learn to adapt global design trends and technical innovations, while developing contacts with interiors sources, products, and suppliers.
Graduates may work as an interior designer for interior design and architectural practices, or become self-employed design consultants. And employment opportunities are good in the commercial sector including interior decoration work in office-fit outs for large businesses.
The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design is a great precursor to further study at University. With a higher qualification you can improve your earning potential and employment prospects.
North Metropolitan TAFE is an Educational Member of DIA. This qualification is listed as a DIA recognised course on their website(opens in a new tab) .
Diploma of Interior Design
Develop spatial planning skills to design residential and commercial interiors
This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to develop a range of decoration and design services and provide interior design advice. You will be working on simulated live projects and have opportunities to participate in industry visits and enter competitions.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 (opens in a new tab) .
Project Management for Interior Designers and Decorators Skill Set
Turn your design concept into a reality with this customised Project Management skill set
This skill set will equip you with the tools needed to manage a small design project meaning you can turn your concept into a reality.Turn your design concept into a reality with this customised Project Management skill set
Your creative flair and skills will help you create a design concept and this skill set will equip you with the tools needed to manage a small design project meaning you can turn your concept into a reality.
All you need is your creativity and basic computer skills and you'll be able to gain practical project management skills to help you on a pathway in Interior Design and Decoration.
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you the opportunity for further study in Interior Design with our MSF40218 BEC5 Diploma of Interior Design(opens in a new tab) .
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