Wodonga TAFE
11 months
Master interior decoration through a blend of creativity, technical skills, and hands-on industry engagement. This 11-month qualification prepares you for roles in interior decoration, design consultation, and visual communication while offering a direct pathway to advanced design studies.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however completion of Year 10 is recommended as a minimum, or you may enrol as a mature-aged student. A pre-training interview is required prior to entry. You will need to provide your own materials including a visual diary, audio headphones, and a portable external hard drive.
The course covers research and analysis of client goals and requirements, planning and designing interior spaces, interior styling, and specifying finishes and furnishings. You will learn colour specification and purchasing, effective visual communication, design history, themes and styles, technical drawing and documentation, digital modelling, and material and finishes boards preparation. Compulsory units include producing drawings and technical documentation, exploring creative design processes in 2D and 3D forms, sourcing design industry knowledge, producing and preparing photo images, creating visual design components, researching ethical and compliance requirements, decorating residential interiors, designing colour schemes, researching furniture and accessories, and researching hard materials and finishes.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) offering nationally recognised AQF qualifications. The course provides extensive and direct industry engagement with workplace visits and professional networking opportunities. Students benefit from exhibition opportunities throughout the year, including a major exhibition in November, which helps develop portfolio practice. The qualification offers a direct pathway to the Diploma of Interior Design with one year's credit towards further study.
Upon completion, you can pursue employment opportunities as an interior decorator, colour consultant, visual communication specialist, or customer service representative in the design industry. The qualification provides a direct pathway to the Diploma of Interior Design and opens doors to further higher education in interior design, graphic design, visual communication, architecture, and industrial design through university credit pathways.