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MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design

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2021 FebruaryEast Geelong CampusClassroom DayFull-time: 2 yrs

2021 FebruaryEast Geelong CampusClassroom Day Part-time: Flexible

2021 JulyEast Geelong CampusClassroom DayFull-time: 2 yrs

2021 JulyEast Geelong CampusClassroom Day Part-time: Flexible

Course Description

Do you see yourself working as an interior designer or decorator? This course will give you the creative and technical skills to design interiors for residential and commercial buildings. This course includes residential construction methods, 2D and 3D modelling, colour and fabric selection, graphic presentation, interpret design briefs and develop solutions for design projects, create decoration proposals for complex sites, design for small to medium scale commercial and institutional interiors, monitor and manage small business operations.

How often do I attend?

FT - 4 days per week | Monday - Thursday | 9.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 5.00pm
PT - flexible
Some subjects may require night attendance

Possible Career Outcomes

Freelance decorator/design consultant
Retail decorator/design consultant
Home furnishing consultant
Colour consultant
Architectural interior designer

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. Find out more about delivery changes here.

Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements / Pre-requisites

Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
Applicants must be able to provide their Year 12 certificate OR evidence that they have completed a Certificate IV or above level, otherwise they will be required to undertake an independent assessment test to ensure they can satisfactorily attain Level 3 in both reading and numeracy to apply for a VET Student Loan. To meet the academic requirements for the course, applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3

Selection mode

Design skills and knowledge are desirable

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Pre-training review:

The Gordon is committed to ensuring all students have access to the educational and support services they may need while studying. We do this by carrying out a pretraining review that is integrated with the application and enrolment process. For most courses, this review also includes a short literacy and numeracy assessment relevant to the course. The outcomes of the pretraining review assist our teachers and trainers to better understand each student’s capabilities prior to training and enable all students to be matched to the right program for them.

Literacy and numeracy

Applicants are expected to have an appropriate level of literacy and numeracy skills, which will be evaluated via a literacy and numeracy assessment during the application process.

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Practice tests

In order to prepare for your LLN, you may wish to attempt some practise tests in which you will find similar questions (with solutions too). These practice tests are not VSL approved but may be similar in question type and level of difficulty to what may be asked in the VSL approved LLN. Click here for practice tests. Please note, the VSL approved LLN cannot be resat within 3 months of undertaking it.

Important Dates

Units & Assessment

Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga

Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces MSFID4016 85

Design residential interior lighting MSFID4013 40

Design residential interiors MSFID5020 108

Develop residential interior design project documentation MSFID5025 60

Establish negotiate and refine a design brief BSBDES502 65

Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs MSFID5021 40

Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space MSFID5022 60

Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms BSBDES302 50

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms BSBDES303 50

Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects MSFID4014 80

Advise customers on interior decoration MSFSF3010 52

Collaborate in a creative process BSBCRT402 40

Decorate residential interiors MSFID4012 80

Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces MSFID4021 60

Design workplace interiors MSFID5024 108

Develop and extend design skills and practice BSBDES403 30

Explore the use of colour BSBDES301 40

Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation MSFID4015 20

Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design projects MSFID4022 30

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCCWHS1001 6

Produce computer-aided drawings CUAACD302 50

Produce drawings to communicate ideas CUAACD301 80

Produce technical drawings CUAACD303 50

Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements MSFGN4001 25

Research and recommend furniture and accessories MSFID4017 36

Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors MSFID4018 54

Research interior decoration and design influences MSFID4019 40

Undertake project work BSBPMG522 60

Type of assessment

Assessment for this course is based on:

Written assignments
Team projects

Further Study Options

Fees

How do I Apply

Apply online
Satisfy selection process _{(if applicable)}
Accept offer
Enrol and pay
Commence Study

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Need help?

Find out what documents you will need to complete your application here or watch the how to apply video.
Visit Customer Service or click here to request application support.

Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course. You will be advised of the next steps in the selection process as soon as possible.

Find out what services The Gordon provides for our students see Student Services.

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning credit! Find out more about RPL here.

Date published: 19/10/2020 2:01:58 PM

MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design

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Possible Career Outcomes

Course Description

Course Description

Work placement/industry experience

Work placement/industry experience

How often do I attend?

How often do I attend?

Possible Career Outcomes

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

Entrance Requirements / Pre-requisites

Selection mode

Entrance Requirements / Pre-requisites

Entrance Requirements / Pre-requisites

Personal Learning Requirements

Pre-training review:

Literacy and numeracy

Practice tests

Type of assessment

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