Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements

Overview

This qualification focuses on the essential skills needed to succeed in the exciting and growing interior design and decoration industry. It offers the perfect blend of creativity, theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and hands-on practical experience.

As part of your learning, you will visit industry workplaces and meet professionals currently working in the field, giving you valuable insights and networking opportunities.

Successful completion of this course also provides a direct pathway into the Diploma of Interior Design, with one year’s credit towards further study.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

On-campus/blended: Full time: Start Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3 days per week Tuesday to Thursday, on campus. Part time: Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form for 2026 Midyear Intake, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team

When You Can Enrol

On-campus/blended: February 2026 intake - Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team

Duration

Full Time: 11 months

Schedule

Full Time Course Days: 3 days per week (Tuesday & Wednesday, Thursday) for 1 year. Dates: Tuesday 3 February 2026. Time: 9am - 4pm.

Part Time Course Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form for 2026 Midyear Intake, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team Days: 1 day per week (Tuesday night stage 1, Thursday night stage 2, Tuesday night stage 3) for 18 months. Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Stage 1 – Interior Decoration Fundamentals Days: 1 day per week (Tuesday) for 22 weeks. Dates: To be confirmed Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Stage 2 – Interior Design Technologies Days: 1 day per week (Thursday) for 17 weeks. Dates: To be confirmed Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Stage 3 – Interior Design Studio Days: 1 day per week (Tuesday) for 22 weeks. Dates: To be confirmed Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Please Note: Stage 3 requires stages 1 & 2 to be complete

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course however we recommend that you have completed Year 10 as a minimum, or that you enrol as a mature-aged student. A pre-training interview is required prior to entry into the course.

You will be required to obtain your Construction Induction Card (White Card), which will be through an external source.

Material List Visual Diary Audio Headphones Portable External Hard drive

Field Placement

There are no field placements associated with this course, students receive extensive and direct industry engagement during the course. All students have the opportunity to exhibit their work at various points throughout the year. All students participate in a major exhibition in November each year. This is an excellent opportunity to start or extend your exhibition practice for your portfolio.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the specific unit outcomes. A range of assessment strategies will be utilised, including practical assessments, theoretical assessments such as written tasks and tests, as well as displaying your technical abilities through project based assessments.

Other Information

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualifications or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition. If you have completed another related course you may be eligible to receive course credit. To apply for course credit you will be required to provide the following documentation with your enrolment form: certificates, transcripts, qualifications of previous related study, examples of work completed, or a portfolio of work.

Skills developed

This qualification is used to develop skills and a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge in a range of decoration advice and services, including:

- research and analysis of the client’s goals and requirements
- planning, designing and arranging space
- interior styling
- specifying finishes and furnishings
- selection of colours
- specifications and purchasing
- effective visual communication
- design history, themes and styles.

Compulsory Units

CUADES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUAACD311 Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUAACD313 Produce technical drawings
MSFGN4001 Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
MSFID4012 Decorate residential interiors
MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
CUADIG303 Produce and prepare photo images
CUADIG304 Create visual design components
MSFID4015 Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation
MSFID4017 Research and recommend furniture and accessories
MSFID4019 Research interior decoration and design influences
MSFSF3017 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
MSFSF3018 Advise customers on interior decoration products
MSFID4014 Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects
MSFID4018 Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
CUADES304 Source and apply design industry knowledge

Selectable Units

Additional selectable units may apply.

Licences/Tickets

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. Work will require access to construction sites and you will require construction induction training and certification (White Card) covered by the unit MSMWHS200 Work safely in the construction industry. You will be required to obtain your Construction Induction Card (White Card), which will be through an external source.

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $3,646.50 (Tuition $3,646.50, Materials $0.00)
Concession $729.30 (Tuition $729.30, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,006.00 (Tuition $6,006.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Please note that the fees displayed are for 2025 and may change for 2026 commencements.

Careers

Employment opportunities may include roles such as:

• consulting
• retail
• interior decorators
• colour consultants
• visual communication
• customer service
• technical drawing and documentation

Pathways

Diploma of Interior Design. Additional pathways for higher education can be achieved through the interior design and decoration qualifications. These include interior design, graphic design, visual communication, architecture and industrial design. Contact universities directly for credit pathways. Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

Diploma of Interior Design

How to apply

Register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.