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Australian College Course in Interior Designing and Decorating

Transform spaces creatively and establish a successful design 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.

Enter the colourful and glamourous 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 the interior design industry or apply your expertise to enhance your own living spaces. As a student, you be equipped to begin a career in interior design or create a stunning interior for your own home!

Through this course you will become competent in the following

  • Create functional and aesthetically pleasing designs that meet client needs, applying essential principles such as balance, colour harmony, and space management.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and tradespeople, ensuring design concepts are clearly translated into practical results.
  • Plan and manage design projects from initial concepts to final presentation, including budgeting, sourcing materials, and negotiating services.
  • Develop professional-level drawings and sketches to represent your ideas accurately, both digitally and by hand.

Course Highlights

  • Learn the psychology of colour and its application in residential and commercial spaces.
  • Master historic and modern restoration techniques, including decorative finishes, lighting, and fabric selection.
  • Gain business essentials to launch your interior design business or excel in an established design firm.

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

We adhere to national education standards and regularly review and update course materials to align with industry developments, ensuring students receive current and relevant education. aThere 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 INTD
Qualification gained Australian College Course in Interior Designing 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

 

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 3Completely customise your own payment plan here.