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Certificate IV in Interior Decoration MSF40118
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Overview

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge to provide advice and practical assistance on the interior styling of existing interior spaces to meet client requirements.

You will cover the research and analysis of the client brief, planning and arrangement of the given space, understanding the psychology and selection of colours, specification of finishes and furnishings and sourcing, costing and purchasing of product. Skills for drawing plans, elevations and sections using hand drawing skills and computer software.

You will be decorating for small residential or commercial environments and be involved with working directly with the client or with associated professionals such as architects, builders, retailers, interior designers and suppliers required to implement a project.

Qualification:

 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration MSF40118

Course No:

 C4-BD32

Campus:

 CIT Reid 

Duration:

 Approx. 2 semesters full-time (approx. 24 hours per week - you will also be expected to undertake some independent project and studio work) OR approx 3 semesters part-time.

Cost Info:

The 2023 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Indicative Cost:

 $2,271

Likely Job Outcome:

 Employment in retail, interior decorator or colour consultant for associated professional practices. Stylist for residential properties.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Timetable Information

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Skills Recognition

Entry Requirements

You must have a Senior Secondary Certificate or a demonstrated interest in the field (this may include workplace or other practical experience). If you do not have a Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent and wish to continue to the Diploma, you will be required to demonstrate a literacy of at least ACSF Level 3 in writing and maths.

After you apply, CIT will email you with details about submitting a copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate or how to complete the literacy assessment, and details about submitting other evidence or attending an interview.

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 17 subjects

Core: Complete all 7

  • BSBDES302   Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
    • CIT Code: DSGN164
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: 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 applies to individuals who apply the creative design process to the development of 2D forms. The unit underpins many other specialised design units.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBDES303   Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
    • CIT Code: DSGN165
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: 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 applies to individuals who work under supervision and apply an understanding of the design process using discretion and judgement. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CUAACD301   Produce drawings to communicate ideas
    • CIT Code: DSGN117
      Cost: Standard $310.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form. It applies to individuals who use drawings, either electronic or hand drawn, for personal use or in response to a project or brief. Drawings may include design concepts for objects, processes or spaces, movement sequences for performances or screen productions, exhibitions, tenders, proposals or publications.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CUAACD303   Produce technical drawings
    • CIT Code: DSGN153
      Cost: Standard $151.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of techniques to produce technical drawings that meet required standards and conventions. It applies to individuals who use technical drawings in various contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFGN4001   Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
    • CIT Code: DSGN306
      Cost: Standard $55.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and use information that supports ethical and compliant work practice or product specification in the relevant industry. It includes the requirement to be able to maintain currency of knowledge.This unit applies to any individual whose work involves taking responsibility for determining and following the compliance regimes and ethical frameworks that apply to an area of work. This may include work in design, manufacture and service and/or product provision.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFID4012   Decorate residential interiors
    • CIT Code: DSGN281
      Cost: Standard $217.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the design brief, conduct research and generate and refine decoration concepts for existing residential interior spaces. It includes selecting materials and finishes for surface decoration and arranging the objects and elements within the space.This unit applies to interior decorators who research, analyse and evaluate information from a wide range of different sources to develop decoration solutions. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work.Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFID4016   Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
    • CIT Code: DSGN285
      Cost: Standard $249.00
      Description: 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. This unit applies to interior decorators and designers.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 8

  • MSFID4013   Design residential interior lighting
    • CIT Code: DSGN282
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: 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. This unit applies to interior decorators and designers. They analyse and compare information from diverse sources to inform a design solution.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFID4015   Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation
    • CIT Code: DSGN284
      Cost: Standard $85.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify presentation requirements and prepare materials or sample board for client presentation for interior decoration and design projects. The materials board includes visual demonstration of colour, materials, samples, finishes and textiles used in the decoration and design project.This unit applies to interior decorators and designers.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFID4017   Research and recommend furniture and accessories
    • CIT Code: DSGN286
      Cost: Standard $80.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine decoration requirements, research product options and make recommendations for loose furniture and accessories.This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of sources to develop a design solution.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFID4019   Research interior decoration and design influences
    • CIT Code: DSGN288
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse significant influences on contemporary and historical interior decoration and design movements to inform current and future work. It includes the requirement to maintain currency of knowledge around emerging trends.This unit applies to interior decorators and designers. They analyse and compare information from diverse sources to inform work practice.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFID4021   Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces
    • CIT Code: DSGN289
      Cost: Standard $132.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine soft furnishing requirements, research and refine options and present a design solution to the client. This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of different sources to develop a design solution.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CUADES411   Generate design solutions
    • CIT Code: DSGN328
      Cost: Standard $132.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate design solutions in response to a particular design need. The unit applies to those who generate concepts and solutions in response to a design challenge in any industry context. The starting point may be an open or closed brief; a spontaneous idea; modification of an existing product, service, process or system; or a point in an ongoing design process.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CUADES423   Research and apply techniques in spatial design
    • CIT Code: ARTS402
      Cost: Standard $110.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to test and apply techniques for the production of models or maquettes for spatial designs. It involves planning resources required to meet the design brief, testing different approaches based on research and developing prototypes of products that meet brief requirements.It applies to individuals who generate ideas and solutions for the layout of spaces. Spatial design solutions are required for exhibitions, fit-outs for exterior spaces or environments, and fit-outs for building foyers and offices, special events and theatre sets.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CUAACD312   Produce computer-aided drawings
    • CIT Code: ARTS410
      Cost: Standard $213.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use different computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) program functions to produce drawings and documentation. It involves preparing to undertake the work, understanding the object or project brief parameters and measurements and finalising drawings according to requirements. The focus of this unit is on the technical skills required to operate CADD, not on design skills.The unit applies to those who use computer-aided drawing skills in various contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: May complete 2

  • CPCWHS1001   Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
    • CIT Code: WPHS146
      Cost: Standard $22.00
      Description: This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work. This unit meets the general construction induction training requirements of: Part 1.1 Definitions and Part 6.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations; Division 11 of Part 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 for Western Australia; and Division 3 of Part 5.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 for Victoria. It is expected that site-specific induction training will be conducted prior to conducting construction work. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFID4018   Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors
    • CIT Code: DSGN287
      Cost: Standard $119.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine design and decoration requirements, research product options and make recommendations for hard materials and finishes. This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of sources to develop a design solution.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Advanced Diploma Interior Design MSF60118
Diploma Interior Design MSF50218

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au