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Australian College Advanced Designing Program (Interior Design and Decorating)

Design stunning interiors and start your professional career.
Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES

Course Description

Welcome to Australian College – Expanding Horizons for Over 20 Years

Much like the Southern Cross star constellation, our steadfast mission is to illuminate educational pathways and help students all over the world, navigate brighter futures through our high-quality online curriculum. Our comprehensive courses are designed to provide accessible learning for students of all ages, with diverse aspirations, empowering you to achieve both personal and professional success in an ever-changing world.

Excel in the exquisite and creative world of interior design!

Transform your passion for design into a practical career or a thriving business. Through this course, you’ll develop the skills needed to thrive in interior design and be equipped to advance in your career in interior design!

What You’ll Be Able to Do

With our Advanced Interior Design and Decorating course, you’ll gain practical skills and knowledge that will elevate your career. Here’s how you can apply what you learn directly to your job role:

  • Plan and Implement Interior Design Projects:
    From understanding design elements to creating detailed decoration plans, you’ll confidently manage design projects from start to finish. You’ll also learn to read and prepare specifications, ensuring that your design concepts come to life with accuracy.
  • Create Lasting Impressions with Clients:
    Develop strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients and suppliers. You’ll be able to take client briefs, present design proposals, and maintain professional relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth project execution.
  • Launch Your Own Interior Design Business:
    Learn key business essentials, including how to market your services, source products, and negotiate with tradespeople. You’ll have the confidence to start and grow a successful design business.
  • Source and Select the Right Materials and Finishes:
    You’ll be able to expertly recommend products and materials that suit your client’s style and needs, from fabrics and soft furnishings to flooring and lighting, giving each space a unique and cohesive look.
  • Manage Project Budgets and Costs:
    Gain the ability to estimate and manage project costs for various spaces, including kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms, ensuring that designs meet both creative and financial expectations.

Course Benefits

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification: Enhance your credentials with a certification respected across the industry.
  • Flexible Payment Options: Tailor your payments to suit your financial situation.
  • Study Anytime, Anywhere: Our self-paced online courses allow you to study around your schedule.

Start Anytime, Study Anywhere

With flexible, self-paced learning, you can enrol and start your course at any time, fitting studies around your current commitments. Flexible payment options are available.

Take the First Step Today!

Call us on +61 1300 783 283 to enrol and begin your journey towards a successful career in interior design. Your future awaits!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?

Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.

Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!

Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!

Access to Course Materials

All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details

No Exams and lots of Help

There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.

Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility

Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.

Course Summary

Course Code INTA
Qualification gained Australian College Advanced Designing Program (Interior Design and Decorating)
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Assessment methods for this course differ from module to module and include:

·         Knowledge/Theory-based short answer questions

·         Projects

Nationally recognised No
Course units Module 1 – Foundations of Interior Design

 

Reading 1 – Elements & Principles of Design
Introduction to the Interior Design and Decorating Industry
Elements of Design
Principles of Design
Elements of a Decoration Plan
Environmentally Sustainable Design
Tools and References Reading

 

Reading 2 – Colour Planning and Effects
Definition of Colour: the Colour Wheel
Colour Atlas: Colour Matching
Functional and Decorative Ese of Colour
Colour Planning
Colour Psychology
Lighting Effects on Colour

 

Module 2 – Organisation and Planning for Your Client

Reading 1 – Basic Plans & Drawing
Residential Design Basics
Plan Reading and Documentation
Planning and Measuring
Freehand Sketches
Drawing to Scale
The principles of Feng Shui
Working with Space

 

Reading 2 – Furnishing & Decorative Finishes
Understanding Mood and Style
Historic Restoration
Period Design and Decoration
Paints and Decorative Finishes
Carpets and Floors
Windows and Treatments
Lighting and Special Effects
Fabrics and Soft Furnishings
Accessorising

 

Reading 3 – Planning a Decorative Colour Scheme for a Client
Developing an Interior Design and Decorating Business
Business Essentials
Sourcing Business and Selling Your Services
Communicating with Clients and Tradespeople
Negotiating Rates and Services
The Beginning of Your Decoration Plan
Taking a Client Brief
The Finishing Touches
Presenting a Client Proposal
Tips for Going Professional

 

Module 3 – Prepare and Select Products and Finishes

 

Reading 1 – Prepare Product Specifications
Introduction to Specifications
Assessing the Project
Obtaining Product Information
Preparing Specifications

 

Reading 2 – Source and Select Products and Finishes
Design Considerations
Style
The Age of Oak
The Age of Walnut
The Age of Mahogany
French Styles
The Victoria Era
Twentieth Century Style
Materials Part 1
Materials Part 2
Materials Part 3

 

Reading 3 – Research and Recommend Soft Furnishings
Planning for Soft Furnishing Research
Language of Pattern
Fibre to Fabric
Curtains
Fabric Selection
Soft Furnishing for the Bedroom
Upholstery

 

Module 4 – Design and Planning the Space

 

Reading 1 – Research and Recommend Accessories
What are Accessories?
Art Work
Rugs
Antiques
Lamps
Other Accessory Items
Cushions
Arranging Accessories

 

Reading 2 – Design for Domestic Space
Introduction
Space Planning
Select a Style/Theme for the Space
Colour
Design Living Room Space
Selecting Products and Finishes for Living Space
Wall and Ceiling Finishes
Window Treatments
Selecting and Arranging Furniture
Design for a Dining Space
Bedroom Space
Home Study
Specifications

 

Reading 3 – Design for a Kitchen Space
Introduction
The Evolution of the Kitchen
Kitchen Design
The Kitchen Floor
Benchtops
Kitchen Cabinets and Doors
Kitchen Appliances
Presenting Kitchen Designs Ideas
Eco-Friendly Appliance Buying Tips

 

Module 5 – Promoting Your Service and Costing a Job

 

Reading 1 – Design for a Bathroom
Introduction
The History of the Bathroom
Universal Bathroom Design
Bathroom Layout
Working with Limited Space
Products, Materials and Finishes

 

Reading 2 – Estimate and Cost Jobs
Introduction
Estimating Costs of Building a Domestic Residence
Estimating the Cost of a Kitchen
Estimating the Cost of a Bathroom
Estimate Cost of Carpet and Curtains for Living Room
Estimate Cost of Wallpaper and Paint
Estimating Cost of Furniture and Accessories
Estimating Tools and Documents

 

Reading 3 – Promote Products and Services
Understanding Promotion
Advertising for Business
Advertising and Promotion
Business Promotional Activities
Public Relations and Product Promotions
Internet Marketing and Website Promotion
Planning Promotional Activities
Organising Promotional Activities
Measuring Promotional Response
Reviewing Promotional Activities

 

Module 6 – Attention to Customer Details and Needs

 

Reading 1 – Address Customer’s Needs
Identifying Your Customers
Techniques for Providing Good Customer Service
Some Common Causes of Misunderstanding
Overcoming Objections
Effective Communication
Customer Service Policies and Procedures
Quality and Customer Service
Maintaining Customer Relationships
Negotiating Sales
Tracking Customer Satisfaction

 

Reading 2 – Prepare a Colour Board and Client

Presentation
Introduction
Drawing
CAD, CADD and Manual Drawing Tools
Sample Boards
Presentation Technology
Overall Presentation

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A good command of written English
  • Ability to allocate appropriate study hours per week

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

COURSE FEES

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $2,000.00 upfront*
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Completely customise your own payment plan here.