The Certificate IV in Interior Decoration gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work as an assistant interior decorator or interior designer for retail, consulting and building businesses.
In this course, you will explore the world of interior decoration and learn a broad range of specialised and technical decorating skills. You will also develop your capacity for planning, designing and arranging space, interior styling, specifying finishes and furnishings, colour selection, and purchasing.
When you study with TAFE NSW you learn by doing, and gain the practical real-world skills the interior design and decoration industry is looking for.
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:
Decorate residential interiors
Create technical drawings
Create digital illustrations
Design colour schemes
Research and analyse client goals
Ensure compliance standards are met
TAFE NSW is known for delivering theory along with practical learning. You will strengthen your practical skills in interior decoration, including:
Drawing by hand
Digital design, illustration and construction
3D model construction
Working with different types of materials and products
Producing and presenting digital presentations
Working safely with equipment and materials
Stand out in a global job market with a range of key professional skills that equip you with:
A strong instinct for design and decorating
The ability to make hard decisions and quickly
Problem-solving skills
Great communication skills to connect with clients and other design professionals
In the future, interior designers and decorators will increasingly need skills and knowledge in:
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Floor plan development
Custom furniture
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality
STUDY PATHWAYS
Build your expertise with a TAFE NSW Interior Design study pathway:
- Expand your capabilities with the Diploma of Interior Design
- Master your skills with a TAFE NSW Degree - Bachelor of Interior Design