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Course: Certificate IV in Design CUV40303 (specialising in Interior Decoration)

Ideal for those considering a career in interior decoration, the Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) Certificate IV in Design CUV40303 is a nationally recognised qualification under the CUV03 Visual Arts, Crafts & Design Training Package.

As well as exploring the principles of interior decoration, you will learn how to read building plans; produce one and two-point perspective drawings; and interpret and respond to a client brief. You will also receive training in the development of original concepts. As many interior decorators choose to become self-employed, this course covers the legal, administrative and promotional requirements of establishing a small consultancy.

Potential jobs:

Interior decorator

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Course Number	A0029
Course Fee	$73.33 per week View our payment options

Delivery Mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 24 months
Assessments:	Written assignments, practical assignments and final project
Qualification:	Certificate IV
Nationally Recognised:	Yes
Government funding:	Yes

Career One jobs for:
Interior Design	7

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BSBDES302A	Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms Source information on 2-dimensional design Explore the creative design process for 2-dimensional forms Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 2-dimensional forms
BSBDES304A	Source and apply design industry knowledge Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the design industry Source and apply knowledge on employment obligations and opportunities that impact on designers Seek information on new design technology Update industry knowledge Apply information on ethical and legal work practices
BSBDES301A	Explore the use of colour Source information on colour and colour theory Experiment with colour Communicate concepts and ideas through use of colour
CUVVSP15B	Produce drawings Prepare and maintain resources to produce drawings Explore drawing techniques to plan work Realise drawings
BSBDES305A	Source and apply information on the history and theory of design Collect information on history and theory of design Apply information to own area of work Update and maintain knowledge of design trends
CUVDES04B	Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief Examine information on colour theory and design processes Apply and combine colour theory and design processes to produce samples
BSBDES402A	Interpret and respond to a design brief Interpret design brief Liaise with client Plan production of work Complete production of work
CUVDSP15B	Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design Interpret the brief for the spatial design Organise resources for spatial design Test design approaches for spatial design Fabricate a model or aspect of the design
CUVCRS06B	Make scale models Determine scale model requirements Organise resources for scale model making Make scale models Present scale models
BSBDES303A	Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms Source information on 3-dimensional design Explore the creative design process for 3-dimensional forms Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 3-dimensional forms
CUVCOR09B	Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept Research suitable drawing techniques for representing the concept Determine purpose for drawings Explore drawing techniques and produce drawings
CUVADM02B	Plan work space Establish work space requirements Allocate work space
CUVDSP14A	Research and apply techniques for the design of products
CUVCRS08B	Document the work progress Research and collate information for work documentation Record the development of work
BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes Work safely Implement workplace safety requirements Participate in OHS consultative processes Follow safety procedures
CUVCOR04B	Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse Research concept ideas Generate concept Conduct critical discourse Adjust and refine concept
BSBCMM401A	Make a presentation Prepare a presentation Deliver a presentation Review the presentation
BSBSMB401A	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business Identify and implement business legal requirements Comply with legislation, codes and regulatory requirements Negotiate and arrange contracts

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Year 10 or equivalent OR
relevant qualification OR
relevant vocational experience.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

Students will need a selection of H and B-type pencils, rotring drawing pens size .25, .35 and .5 and ink or felt-tip pens, A3 tracing paper min. thickness 70gsm, eraser, scale ruler and materials, tools and equipment to make scale models.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Tracy Ingaldo

A consummate professional, Tracy Ingaldo is the owner of Bella Interiors, a design business with clients across the Western Sydney and Blue Mountains regions of New South Wales.

Tracy’s creative career was sparked more than 20 years ago with a course in computer-aided design (CAD) and flourished after she completed her Diploma of Interior Decorating and gained experience working in the window dressings industry.

In addition to Tracy’s client work − which includes a recent project in for a cafe in Vietnam − she is a serial home renovator. Remodelling a number of homes in the past decade has provided hands−on experience, and enabled her to stay abreast of the latest styles, materials and products.

Tracy is also an experienced educator, having worked as an assessor for an interior decorating college. She has completed a workplace training and assessment qualification, and is enthusiastic about sharing her passion for colour and design with Open Colleges' interior decoration students.

Possible Jobs for this Course include: Junior Design&Tender Documenter-Office Furniture& Interiors IMMEDIATE START! Internal role supporting Operations & Sales Team Working on Design & Specification Tenders High End Clientele, Major Corporates & Architectural Firms Junior Design & Tender Documenter – Commercial Furniture & Interiors – IMMEDIATE START! $50,000 - $55,000...

Interior Designer Design your future career Innovative Interior Designer Design your future career Sydney CBD Well known as one of the best in the industry and based in fantastic offices just near to the CBD, this successful practise works across a range of industry sector...

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Government funding

In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

Work Placement

Why is a Work Placement Required?

This course includes 140 hours of work placement. Work placement is required to ensure that the student is able to demonstrate and apply what he or she has learnt in an industry context.

Workplace assessments and training must be undertaken in workplace organisations that are suitable for the course. The student must be under the direction of an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor. The workplace assessments will be conducted by Open Colleges Workplace Assessors, who will contact both the workplace organisation and the student to arrange mutually convenient times to conduct the workplace assessments.

Open Colleges will assist students to identify work placement opportunities in an appropriate organisation however, it is the responsibility of the student to find and complete the work placement. In the event that the student has previously arranged a work placement Open Colleges will check the suitability of this arrangement.

Open Colleges will make reasonable efforts to organise for assessment to be conducted in the workplace however, the student may be required to attend assessment events at other locations. If the student does not complete a mandatory work placement within the duration of the course Open Colleges is not permitted to issue the qualification.

You will need to complete this part of your studies in an Australian workplace.

Insurance

Open Colleges is pleased to offer our students insurance cover for any mandatory work placement they undertake as part of their course.

Please note that this policy does not provide professional indemnity coverage.

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