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Diploma of Interior Design

National ID: MSF50222 | State ID: BIK4

It's what's on the inside that counts

The Diploma of Interior Design will give you an understanding of the nature of environmental space and spatial ambience, with the ability to manipulate the relationship of spaces, objects and products within the surrounding space. You'll develop the ability to approach a variety of design problems with creativity, a high level of competence and sensitivity to the requirements of the design brief.

This two-year qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to develop a range of decoration and design services and provide interior design advice. Design projects enable the development of spatial planning skills to design some residential, commercial and institutional interiors.

You will be working on simulated live projects with many different briefs from a wide range of industry disciplines. There are also opportunities to participate in industry visits and enter competitions that also engages with industry.

As a graduate, you will be well prepared to enter into the workforce as a design consultant or continue to the Advanced Diploma to develop high level skills as interior designers.

This course in only offered in Semester 1 each year and will take 2 years (4 semesters) to complete studying full-time.

North Metropolitan TAFE is an Educational Member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA). This qualification is listed as a recognised course on the DIA website.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Interior Decorator | Interior Designer

Other job titles may include:

  • Self-Employment as an Interior Decorator | Colour Consultant | Interior Stylist 
  • In-house Interior Designer or Decorator for design and decoration consultancies, furniture, furnishings and fabric suppliers, furnishing departments of retail stores or shop fitters
  • Commercial Interior Designer
  • Environmental Designer
  • Residential Interior Designer
  • Retail Interior Designer

Further Study Option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

National ID: MSF60122 | State ID: BIK5

It's what's on the inside that counts

This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to find creative and technical solutions for built interior environments.

Interior design includes planning and detailing complex residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and institutional design projects with an emphasis on space creation and spatial planning. Interior designers consider aesthetics, function, branding, manufacturing, marketability and construction of interior spaces, including materials and sustainable environments and special needs for the benefit of the user.

You will learn to adapt to global design trends and technical innovations while developing contacts with interiors sources, products, and suppliers.

Graduates may work as interior designers for interior design and architectural practices or become self-employed design consultants. And employment opportunities are good in the commercial sector including interior decoration work in office-fit outs for large businesses.

The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design is a great precursor to further study at University. With a higher qualification, you can improve your earning potential and employment prospects.

Gain these skills

  • Work on design projects
  • Consider aesthetics, functionality, space planning, construction, materials and finishes
  • Complete designs for commercial/institutional interiors
  • Create digital presentations
  • Research and keep up with current design trends
  • Develop sustainable designs

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Interior Designer

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

National ID: MSF50218 | State ID: BEC5

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Design consultant, Interior Decorator, Interior Designer, In-house Interior Designer or Decorator for design and decoration consultancies

Further Study option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

Course overview

 logoView this course on 's website

  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

National ID: MSF60118 | State ID: BED2

It's what's on the inside that counts

This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to find creative and technical solutions for built interior environments.

Interior design includes planning and detailing complex residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and institutional design projects with an emphasis on space creation and spatial planning. Interior designers consider aesthetics, function, branding, manufacturing, marketability and construction of interior spaces, including materials and sustainable environments and special needs for the benefit of the user.

You will learn to adapt to global design trends and technical innovations while developing contacts with interiors sources, products, and suppliers.

Gain these skills

  • Work on design projects
  • Consider aesthetics, functionality, space planning, construction, materials and finishes
  • Complete designs for commercial/institutional interiors
  • Create digital presentations
  • Research and keep up with current design trends
  • Develop sustainable designs

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Interior Designer, Self-employed Design Consultant, Design Project Administrator and Design Manager.

Further Study Option(s)

The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design is a great precursor to further study at University.

Course overview

 logoView this course on 's website

  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

National ID: MSF50218 | State ID: BEC5

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Design consultant, Interior Decorator, Interior Designer, In-house Interior Designer or Decorator for design and decoration consultancies

Further Study option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

Perth

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Perth Four semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

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Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

National ID: MSF60118 | State ID: BED2

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Interior Designer, Self-employed Design Consultant, Design Project Administrator and Design Manager.

Further Study Option(s)

The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design is a great precursor to further study at University.

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

Perth

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Perth Two semesters No No selection criteria

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

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