Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The program offers training in the skills and knowledge needed to:research and analyse the client's goals and requirements plan and arrange space provide interior styling specify finishes and furnishings select colours and provide specifications and purchasing.Interior design and decoration is an exciting and challenging career that responds to and sets new trends for both domestic and commercial environments.
A current global awareness and knowledge of design directions and latest materials is imperative, as well as an ability to conceptualize an idea through to a documented proposal for client presentation.The continuing focus on environmental and sustainability aspects, technology applications for design and presentation of spatial layouts and fitout, plus an appreciation of art and the decorative arts from both an historical and contemporary perspective, means the designer decorator explores spatial solutions with a well prepared and considered eye.Typical employment outcomes include employment in retail, consulting and building businesses as interior decorators or colour consultants.Good communication skills, both visual and verbal, are necessary to ensure the designer and or decorator can promote their ideas successfully.
Structure
C4402 Courses
C4402 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms (BSBDES302) | 50 | GRAP6355C | City Campus |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms (BSBDES303) | 50 | GRAP6356C | City Campus |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas (CUAACD301) | 80 | VART6469C | City Campus |
| Produce technical drawings (CUAACD303) | 50 | GRAP6358C | City Campus |
| Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements (MSFGN4001) | 25 | BUSM8868C | City Campus |
| Decorate residential interiors (MSFID4012) | 80 | ARCH5247C | City Campus |
| Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces (MSFID4016) | 85 | ARCH5239C | City Campus |
C4403 Group A Elective Units - Select Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source and apply information on the history and theory of design (BSBDES305) | 65 | GRAP6359C | City Campus |
| Evaluate and develop small business operations (BSBSMB420) | 45 | BUSM8869C | City Campus |
| Produce computer-aided drawings (CUAACD302) | 50 | GRAP6354C | City Campus |
| Prepare Materials and Finishes Boards for Client Presentation (MSFID4015) | 20 | ARCH5250C | City Campus |
| Research and recommend furniture and accessories (MSFID4017) | 36 | ARCH5248C | City Campus |
| Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings (MSFSF3008) | 56 | MANU7433C | City Campus |
| Develop and extend design skills and practice (BSBDES403) | 30 | GRAP9456C | City Campus |
C4403 Other Elective Units - Select Three (3) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors (MSFID4018) | 54 | ARCH5249C | City Campus |
| Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs (MSFKB4015) | 60 | BUIL6416C | City Campus |
| Produce digital images (CUADIG305) | 50 | VART5250C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
There are no minimum academic requirements.
Applicants who are not currently studying year 12 are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining:
- your reasons for wanting to study this course
- your intended career path
- your personal strengths and attributes relevant to the course
- details of any related work or voluntary experience
If you do not submit a personal statement you will be considered on the basis of academic achievement only.
International English language requirement
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification delivers competency-based training and assessment, designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform effectively in the work you are training for. Competency-based assessment allows you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to complete workplace activities, safely and consistently, at the standard required in your job, in a range of situations and environments. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks while explaining what you know about the task and the relevant work environment. It could also involve completing a project and reporting on the both the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on the skills and knowledge you have demonstrated.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for RPL
- refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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