Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

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.

Duration

Full Time: 11 months

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.

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.

Certification

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

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'Apply Now' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

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.

Careers

Employment opportunities may include roles such as:

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

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process