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Course Number: MSF50213-01V03
Do you have an eye for interior design and would like to turn this quality into a career? Our Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration may be the perfect course for you. This course will set you on the path to a career in interior design; you could even become your own boss! Through this course, you will develop a broad range of skills that will equip you for great success in the industry. You will learn to develop entire decorative schemes that can be applied in residential, commercial or institutional interior spaces. You will gain high-level skills in the areas of furnishings, finishes, aesthetic presentation, effects of colour and pattern, and historic styles, as well as techniques in many other key areas.Studying the Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration through North Coast TAFE means you will be learning from professionals with vast industry experience. On completion of this course, you could find yourself working as an interior decorator, colour consultant or interior stylist. If you're ready to pursue your dream career, contact us now to secure your spot in this course.
It is recommended that people entering this qualification either posses CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design (Interior and Decoration) or posses some creative and design skills.North Coast TAFE wants you to know that while this qualification has no formal entry requirements, we do want you to succeed, so we are providing information about the skills and knowledge that would help you complete this qualification. You do need to have, or be able to attain, a level of literacy and numeracy that will help you complete your course and ultimately to work in your chosen field. Students who complete this level of qualification will have the skills and knowledge necessary to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex problems in a skilled or paraprofessional work environment. They will have personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations and have acquired the communication skills necessary to transfer their skills and knowledge to others.North Coast TAFE can provide support for reading, writing, maths and English Language. If you would like to know more about our support options please contact us.
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design MSF60113
Interior decorator, colour consultant, interior stylist, in house interior designer or decorator
A TAFE NSW Certificate IV or Diploma could give you up 6 to 12 months advanced standing in a university degree and some Advanced Diplomas offer even more credit.
Choosing a TAFE to University Pathway at North Coast TAFE is a great way to get practical ‘job ready’ skills and then gain entry to a university at an advanced stage.
More information can be found on our TAFE 2 uni page on our website.
Why study something again if you already have the skills and knowledge? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is about helping you get your qualification faster and getting you to where you want to be!
Working with one of our RPL assessors we’ll review your life and work experiences as well as any previous study you may have done to confirm just what we can match up with your current course of study.
Note: Some short, licensing or compliance courses, eg Food Safety for Supervisors or First Aid are not granted RPL as demonstrated competency is required by regulatory authorities.
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North Coast TAFE offers a wide choice of courses, some that attract government subsidies and some that do not. The fees payable will vary, depending on your personal circumstances, your study history and the course you choose.
Your government subsidised fee, and your eligibility for concessions, exemptions and scholarships, are all calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process.
The 2017 subsidised fees indicated on this page are indicative only and based on 2016 fees. The state government may make some small changes to fees and subsidies for 2017 enrolments and we will update our site if and when that happens.