Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
LMF50408 
CRICOS Code: 070400D 
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus
Study Area: Art and Design; 
Study Area Sub Category: Interior Design 
Career Card:
Interior Designer 
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Units of Competency

Duration

2 years

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

Develop the skills and knowledge to become an interior decorator, colour consultant or interior stylist with this course. Create interior spaces to design industry standards, and learn about the issues of style and how to apply finishes, furnishings and decorative treatments for domestic and commercial interiors.

Your major studies will include colour studies, computer-aided design (CAD), construction, design, drawing and furnishings, as well as lighting, materials, planning and drafting.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English language proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

Applicants will be required to submit a folio of artwork that contains personal examples of artistic and/or creative pieces in any form (photography, art, drawing, etc.).

Past applications and/or interest in this area will also be taken into consideration (sewing of curtains, soft furnishing, decorating, etc.).

Must be able to show a relationship between artistic and/or creative pieces and interior design and decoration.

For further information about folio or audition preparation refer to the Guide to folio presentation.

Cost

$AUD12,700 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course will prepare you to be self-employed as an interior decorator, colour consultant or interior stylist. You may also gain employment as an in-house interior designer or decorator for design and decoration consultancies, furniture, furnishing and fabric suppliers or furnishing departments of retail stores.

What further study options will I have?

On successful completion of the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration, you can seek pathways to the Advanced Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

 
Units of Competency

Year 1
BSBDES302A
Explore And Apply The Creative Design Process To 2d Forms
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 2 dimensional (2D) forms.

LMFID4001A
Research, Analyse And Apply Colour For Interior Spaces
80.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research, analyse and apply colour for interior decoration projects.

LMFID4002A
Decorate Residential Interiors
80.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to decorate residential interiors for the solution of interior decoration projects in accordance with project briefs.

LMFID4003A
Prepare a Materials Board For Client Presentation
20.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to prepare a materials or sample board for client presentation, for interior decoration and design projects.

LMFID4004A
Research And Recommend Furniture And Accessories
36.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend furniture and accessories for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements.

LMFID4005A
Research And Recommend Soft Furnishings For Interiors
50.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend soft furnishings for various decoration and design solutions to meet client and project brief requirements.

LMFID4006A
Research And Recommend Hard Materials And Finishes For Interiors
54.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research and recommend hard materials and finishes for various interior decoration and design solutions.

LMFID4008A
Assess Interior Light And Recommend Light Fittings
36.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to assess natural and artificial light sources of an interior space and make recommendations for light fittings as part of a decorative solution.

LMFID4009A
Research Architectural Styles And Movements
36.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research architectural styles and movements and analyse how they influence interior decoration and design projects.

LMFID4010A
Research Interior Decoration And Design Influences
36.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to research significant influences on contemporary and historical interior decoration and design styles.

SIRRMER009A
Produce Perspective Drawings, Plans And Elevations
45.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce perspective drawings, plans and elevations in retail or exhibition environments in response to client briefs.

CUVCOR09B
Select And Apply Drawing Techniques And Media To Represent And Communicate The Concept
80.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop drawings which represent and communicate the concept. This is a core unit which underpins many other specialisation units.

Year 2
CUFANM303A
Create 3d Digital Models
75.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital models.

 

This unit is a prerequisite for:

  • CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production.

 No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement

BSBCRT402A
Collaborate In a Creative Process
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collaborate in a creative process.

BSBDES303A
Explore And Apply The Creative Design Process To 3d Forms
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 3 dimensional (3D) forms.

BSBDES403A
Develop And Extend Design Skills And Practice
30.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and extend skills as a practising designer.

BSBDES502A
Establish, Negotiate And Refine a Design Brief
65.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work pro actively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

LMFID4011A
Determine Occupational Health And Safety Implications Of Interior Effects
10.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to identify and assess the occupational health and safety (OHS) implications of effects used in interior decoration and design.

LMFID5002A
Develop a Decoration Proposal For a Complex Site
108.00 hr

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop a complete proposal for a complex site that satisfies the requirements of a client brief.

LMFID5003A
Evaluate Site For Interior Design Brief
40.00 hr

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to evaluate materials and construction methods used on a site in order to determine their impact on the interior design brief.

LMFID5004A
Specify Structural Elements, Systems And Services For Interior Spaces
72.00 hr

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces in order to achieve design requirements.

LMFID5011A
Specify Soft Furnishings For Complete Interior Solution
54.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to specify innovative and cost effective decorative solutions for furniture, floor covering, soft furnishings and window dressings to enhance and compliment interior design schemes.

LMFID5013A
Design For Small To Medium Scale Commercial Or Institutional Interiors
108.00 hr

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to apply researched information to formulate creative and complex design solutions to a range of small to medium scale commercial or institutional interior design situations satisfying the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the brief.

LMFID5014A
Use CADApplications To Complete Models And Documentation For Interior Design Projects
80.00 hr

This unit specifies the outcomes required to use computer aided drafting (CAD) applications to produce models and documentation for interior decoration and design projects to meet client and project brief requirements.

LMFID5015A
Decorate Interiors For Restoration Purposes
80.00 hr

This unit covers the skill and knowledge required to specify interior decoration solutions for restoration projects.

LMFID6004A
Design Interiors For Hospitality Environments
108.00 hr

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to apply researched information to formulate creative and complex interior design solutions to hospitality environments, satisfying the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the brief.

BSBPMG510A
Manage Projects
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. This unit addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

CUVCRS04B
Produce Technical Drawings
50.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and refine a range of techniques to produce technical drawings. It outlines the ways technical drawing can be applied to a range of contexts where visual representation is required.

All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where demand for a course is not met the course may be cancelled at short notice. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425