Course Overview

About This Course

Interior Design today is an evolving industry, focused on creating unique environments both in residential and commercial applications. As an interior designer, you will have the opportunity to maximise the potential of space in a range of exciting industry sectors including residential, workplace, retail, hospitality, education and healthcare. If you're looking for a challenging and creative career that allows you to be instrumental in designing interiors catered to the diverse ways in which we live and work today, then studying with TAFE Queensland will equip you with industry-ready skills to launch you into the world of design. Due to a booming construction industry, employment outlooks remain positive due to population expansion, increasing economic growth and an escalating interest in interior design which are driving the industry. With up to 25,000 job openings expected in the next five years, qualified interior designers, decorators, and drafters are in high demand. You'll learn how to interpret project briefs and formulate creative design concepts. You will explore colour theory and colour psychology, implement design elements and principles, propose lighting and create 2D and 3D design solutions using the latest technology in drafting and digital presentation. Product knowledge with reference to furniture, fixtures and decorative elements will be gained to ensure that every design outcome meets the functional and aesthetic project requirements. Manual and electronic presentation skills will be developed and an understanding of interior construction elements and materials will be attained to ensure workable outcomes for a range of project types are achieved.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

South Bank, Greater Brisbane, Queensland

66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No explicit entry requirements are listed on the course page. Please contact TAFE Queensland for specific entry requirements.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Interior Designer, Interior Decorator, Interior Stylist, Colour Consultant, Residential Interior Designer, Showroom Sales Consultant

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units10 units

CUADES302

Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of two-dimensional (2D) forms. It involves exploring ideas and the creative design process, and communicating different ideas through application of design processes to 2D forms.

CUADES303

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of three-dimensional (3D) forms. It involves exploring ideas and the creative design process, and communicating different ideas through application of design processes to 3D forms.

CUADES512

Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work proactively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief. It involves determining design requirements with stakeholders, developing and refining the design brief and finalising the terms and conditions of the brief.

MSFID4013

Design residential interior lighting

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess natural light and determine supplementary lighting requirements in an existing residential interior space and design lighting for that space.

MSFID4014

Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review information about the design brief and proposed solution, and then use the features of computer-aided design (CAD) applications to produce models and extract two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) drawings and documentation in accordance with all standard practice notations and drawing protocols.

MSFID4016

Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess colour requirements, research and experiment with different colour options and create preferred colour schemes for presentation to the client.

MSFID5020

Design residential interiors

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to formulate creative design solutions for residential interior design projects, satisfying the physiological, psychological, social, cultural and environmental requirements of the client brief.

MSFID5021

Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess structural components and services in a residential building to determine their impact on the interior design brief.

MSFID5022

Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply the elements and principles of design to manipulate three dimensional (3D) interior space and form in response to a design brief.

MSFID5025

Develop residential interior design project documentation

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce residential interior design project documentation using computer-aided design (CAD) programs.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for the Diploma of Interior Design at TAFE Queensland?

Fees vary depending on your study mode and eligibility. For on-campus study, fees range from $13,340 (Concession) to $20,010 (Full Fee). For online study, fees range from $9,805 (Concession) to $16,470 (Full Fee). Subsidised fees are also available for eligible students. International students pay $24,000. TAFE at School students pay between $5,800 and $11,600.

Can I study the Diploma of Interior Design online?

Yes, TAFE Queensland offers an online self-directed study mode where 100% of the course is delivered online. You can work through your studies at your own pace and access learning materials 24/7 through the online learning management system Connect. Full-time online study requires approximately 25 hours per week, while part-time is approximately 12.5 hours per week.

How long does the Diploma of Interior Design take to complete?

The course takes 18 months to complete full time, or up to 3 years if studying part time. Full-time on-campus students attend 3 days per week, while part-time on-campus students attend up to 2 days per week.

Does the Diploma of Interior Design lead to university pathways?

Yes. If you complete a TAFE Queensland diploma, you can take advantage of diploma-to-degree pathway options. You can jump straight into the second year of a related bachelor's degree at some of Australia's top universities, graduating with two qualifications in the same time it would normally take to complete one.

Can high school students study the Diploma of Interior Design through TAFE at School?

Yes. TAFE Queensland offers a TAFE at School Foundation Program for this course. High school students complete select units from the diploma, which count towards their QCE and provide direct credit into the full diploma, allowing them to fast-track their studies and gain real-world skills before finishing school. The total course fee for TAFE at School students ranges from $5,800 to $11,600.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $62,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $62,000 to $80,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $80,000 to $101,000 per year

Career Paths

Interior DesignerInterior ArchitectJunior Interior DesignerGraduate Interior DesignerResidential Interior Designer

Key Skills

Spatial planning and space managementColour theory and applicationArchitectural drafting and technical drawingProficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD)3D modelling and rendering (SketchUp Pro, 3ds Max)

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