TAFE SA
24 months
Master interior design principles, colour theory, lighting, and digital modeling in this 24-month nationally accredited diploma. Perfect for aspiring interior decorators and designers ready to launch careers in design consultancies, retail, or self-employment.
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND). Access to a computer with internet connection is required for blended learning. No prior design experience is necessary. Students may be eligible for government-subsidised training, which may require completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN). If applications exceed available places, ranking is by date of application.
The diploma comprises 10 core units and 17 elective units covering: Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces; Design residential interior lighting; Design residential interiors; Develop residential interior design project documentation; Establish, negotiate and refine design briefs; Evaluate site structure and services; Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space; Explore and apply creative design process to 2D and 3D forms; Produce digital models and documentation. Elective units include: Decorate residential interiors; Design for all ages and abilities; Design soft furnishing solutions; Design workplace interiors; Kitchen and bathroom spatial planning; Generate design solutions; Prepare quotation and contract documentation; Present creative work; Produce computer-aided drawings; Provide interior styling services; Research and recommend artwork, furniture, accessories, and materials; Research interior decoration and design influences.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider with 90% graduate satisfaction and 87% would recommend their training (2023 NCVER data). Small class sizes provide more individual attention and practical knowledge. Students benefit from industry connections, site visits to operating businesses, and supplier meetings. The blended learning approach combines scheduled on-campus learning with flexible online options and dedicated lecturer support.
Graduates can pursue careers as self-employed interior decorators, colour consultants, or interior stylists. Employment opportunities exist as in-house interior designers or decorators for design and decoration consultancies, furniture and furnishings suppliers, fabric suppliers, furnishing departments of retail stores, and shop fitters. The qualification opens doors to both entrepreneurial ventures and positions within established design firms and retail environments.
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