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MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design~

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Next intake February 2023
LocationsEast Geelong Campus
DurationFull-time: 2 years

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 will teach you residential construction methods, 2D and 3D modelling, colour and fabric selection, and graphic presentation. You will learn to 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, and monitor and manage small business operations.

Take advantage of Job Trainer! Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Job Trainer opportunity Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

This is a JobTrainer Priority Course. All students who meet the Skills First eligibility criteria can access free or reduced tuition fees for this course. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

~ This course is in transition.

The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.

Possible career outcomes

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

Wondering if this industry will suit you?

We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.


Applications & attendance

How to apply

  1. Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2023 February
East Geelong Campus Open: 1 Aug 2022
Close: 15 Feb 2023 Class DayStart: 30 Jan 2023
1st Yr Mon, Tue & Wed, 2nd Yr Wed & Thur
 Full-time: 2 years  Apply  

 

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course.

  • Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 to meet the academic requirements for the course. 
  • To be eligible to apply for a VET Student Loan applicants will be required to: 
    • undertake an independent assessment test to ensure they possess Level 3 in reading and numeracy, or
    • provide their Year 12 certificate, or
    • provide evidence of completion of a Certificate IV or above. 
  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Job Trainer. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

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.

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

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.

Selection mode

  • Design skills and knowledge are desirable

Core Units Code Hours
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
Elective Units Code Hours
Advise customers on interior decoration MSFSF3010 52
Collaborate in creative processes BSBCRT413 40
Decorate residential interiors MSFID4012 80
Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces MSFID4021 60
Design workplace interiors MSFID5024 108
Develop and refine illustrative work CUAILL401 50
Develop decoration proposals for complex sites MSFID5016 108
Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation MSFID4015 20
Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design projects MSFID4022 30
Produce computer-aided drawings CUAACD312 60
Produce drawings to communicate ideas CUAACD311 90
Produce technical drawings CUAACD313 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 BSBPMG430 60

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Written assignments
  • Team projects

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
Standard Tuition AUD $5.17 per hour 1601 AUD $8,277.00 AUD $12,173.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $12.94 per hour 1601 AUD $20,717.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Materials AUD $409.50 once
Licence AUD $260.00 once
Education Levy AUD $240.15
Equipment Levy AUD $104.00 once

 

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $16,788

Payment plans may be available for students who are not eligible for a VET Student Loan.

  • Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 25/01/2023 4:01:07 PM
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