- This course is eligible for JobTrainer in 2021
Course Overview
Are you a creative person with an eye for interior design? You can experience what it is really like to work as an interior decorator and develop the skills expected by employers and clients.
Campus Locations
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Freelance interiors consultant
- Retail decorator/design consultant
- Building company employee
- Interior consultant for soft and hard furnishings
- Colour consultant
What You'll Learn
Experience what it is really like to work as an interior decorator, and develop the skills expected by employers and clients. During the course you will:
- Interpret design briefs and develop solutions for design projects
- Research interior design and decoration influences
- Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces
- Recommend furniture and accessories
- Explore and apply a creative design process in 2D and 3D formats
You’ll also develop a portfolio of work to show potential employers, and start building your network of industry contacts.
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Locations
- Victoria
- Geelong
Duration and Study Load
Full time:
- 1 year
- 3 days per week
Delivery
Changes to delivery due to COVID-19
The Gordon is utilising Gordon Online, our digital learning management system to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation. Classes are being delivered live (in real-time) using audio-visual delivery methods. Where on-campus attendance is required to complete practical learning and assessments, student numbers are being managed to ensure social distancing can be observed.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be 17 years and over
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
- Design skills and knowledge are desirable
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), formally recognises a person’s existing skills and knowledge towards the achievement of a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment.
Skills may have been gained through:
- Work experience
- Formal training and education (you may be eligible for a credit transfer)
- Informal training and education
- General life experience
- Voluntary work
Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on:
- Written assignments
- Team projects
Subjects
About The Gordon Institute of TAFE
The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.
Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)