Diploma of Interior Design

MSF50222
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Average Course Fee: $17450

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Average Course Duration: 20 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of interior designers who provide advice mainly for residential building interiors. They may also be involved in the provision of advice about interior decoration. Individuals may be self-employed or employed in businesses such as design studios.

Designers provide a broad range of design advice and services, and are involved in:

  • researching and analysing the client’s goals and requirements
  • planning, arranging and styling the space, and preparing detailed client presentations
  • selecting and specifying colour schemes, furniture, fabrics, fixtures and lighting
  • working in collaboration with builders, architects and service contractors
  • preparing detailed design documentation.

    • There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.

    Work may require access to construction sites and require induction training and certification covered by the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. Local regulations should also be checked for requirements.

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    Improved Work Status

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    Salary

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    Jobs

    Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

    Professionals

    34.7%

    Professionals
    Sales Workers

    25.2%

    Sales Workers
    Clerical and Administrative Workers

    10.5%

    Clerical and Administrative Workers

    Industries

    Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

    30.1%

    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
    Retail Trade

    25.9%

    Retail Trade
    Construction

    16.2%

    Construction

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

    Financial Assistance

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    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     

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    Subsidised Training

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    VET Student Loans

    This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

    The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.


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    Career Information

    Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


    Furnishing Career Pathway

    Diploma of Interior Design is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Furnishing .


    Stream

    Interior Decoration and Design

    Certificate II

    Certificate III

    Certificate IV

    Diploma

    Advanced Diploma

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    First released in: MSF Furnishing Training Package

    Supersedes: MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design