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Interior Decoration (Diploma)   


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Provides students with the skills and knowledge to plan and implement creative designs for homes and businesses. The students learn skills in computing, design methods, sketching, presentation and computer aided design. Students also learn about materials, colour and lighting. As part of the course students undertake a supervised work placement where they are able to apply the skills and knowledge learnt.


Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 2 years full-time study
Study Location(s) Available: Northbridge
College(s): Central TAFE
Approximate Tuition Costs: A$10,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability: February only
Special Entry Requirements: Entry into this program requires submission of a Folio. The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals is a foundation course for those without Yr 12 equivalence or a Folio.
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start): There are material fees of about A$1000 per year
Other Info: Students must complete the 2 full years to receive the Diploma qualification, there is no Cert IV available after 1 year

Qualifications Available in this Program
  • Diploma of Interior Decoration

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Diploma requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English or completion of the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.


Special Entry Requirements

Entry into the Diploma requires submission of a folio. Please see the Folio Requirements (PDF) for more details. Note: Courses requiring folios for entry need to be applied for at least several weeks earlier than normal.


What You'll Learn in Each Course

This course trains students to plan and implement creative decoration designs for homes and businesses taking into account historical, socio-economic, political and environmental influences. Students learn skills in team work and effective communication along with computing, design methods, sketching, presentation, computer aided design (CAD) and restoration decoration. Students also learn about materials, colour and lighting.


Work Experience, Activities & Events

As part of this qualification students undertake a supervised work placement where they are able to apply the skills and knowledge learnt.


Career Outcomes

Graduates can gain employment as an interior decorator, colour and decoration consultant or work as a freelance interior decorator.


Further Study & University Options

Entry and credit may be given at University in related fields of study depending on an interview and presentation of a folio. Students should contact their university of interest for further information.


Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start):

There are material fees of about A$1000 per year.


Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).


Other General Study Information

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Student Profile

bowenStudent: Bowen Zhou - China

Course: Diploma of Interior Decoration

Where: Central TAFE - Northbridge

"I find TAFE WA opened so many doors for my future development. There are so many opportunities for us to contact the Australia design projects, companies and material market. TAFE helps me to understand more different design styles, catch more design inspirations, and get more chances to express my talent in the Australian culture."