This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide practical assistance and advice to customers on furnishing products in a retail, showroom or domestic environment.
They use discretion and judgment in their work roles and adapt and transfer skills and knowledge to different customer situations and needs. Furnishing products may include soft furnishings, furniture, flooring, window coverings or kitchen and bathroom items
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| Engage the customer | Core |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| Work in a team | Core |
| Work safely | Core |
| Advise customers on interior decoration products | Elective |
| Advise customers on products and services | Elective |
| Apply quality standards | Elective |
| Control stock | Elective |
| Create visual design components | Elective |
| Deliver and monitor a service to customers | Elective |
| Estimate and cost job | Elective |
| Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | Elective |
| Explore the use of colour | Elective |
| Maintain financial records | Elective |
| Make measurements and calculations | Elective |
| Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements | Elective |
| Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings | Elective |
| Plan and cost flooring technology work | Elective |
| Plan and implement sales activities | Elective |
| Plan kitchen and bathroom projects | Elective |
| Process customer complaints | Elective |
| Produce computer-aided drawings | Elective |
| Produce drawings to communicate ideas | Elective |
| Provide advice on modular kitchens | Elective |
| Provide advice to customers on floor coverings | Elective |
| Read and interpret work documents | Elective |
| Sell to the retail customer | Elective |
| Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | Elective |
| Source and review information about kitchen, bathroom and laundry design | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Sales Assistant (General)
ANZSCO 621111
Assist customers to purchase goods or services and in a retail or wholesale environment.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
ICT Sales Assistant
ANZSCO 621211
ICT Sales Assistants sell computing and telecommunications related goods and services in retail and wholesale establishments.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
Motor Vehicle and Caravan Salesperson
ANZSCO 621311
Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salespersons sell new and used motor cars, motor cycles, trucks, boats, caravans and earthmoving equipment in retail or wholesale establishments.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter
ANZSCO 621312
Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreters sell motor vehicle accessories and parts in retail or wholesale establishments.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Pharmacy Sales Assistant
ANZSCO 621411
Sell pharmaceutical goods, toiletries and related goods in retail chemist shops.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Retail Supervisor
ANZSCO 621511
Retail Supervisors supervise and coordinate the activities of retail sales workers.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Service Station Attendant
ANZSCO 621611
Service Station Attendants sell fuel, lubricants and other automotive accessories, and perform minor maintenance on motor vehicles at service stations.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
Cash Van Salesperson
ANZSCO 621711
Cash Van Salespersons drive van or light trucks on established routes to sell goods and services.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
Door-to-door Salesperson
ANZSCO 621712
Door-to-door Salespersons sell goods or services from door-to-door.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
Street Vendor
ANZSCO 621713
Street Vendors sell goods or services to customers at street or market locations.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
Materials Recycler
ANZSCO 621911
Materials Recyclers salvage materials from industrial, commercial and private establishments for resale.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education -
Rental Salesperson
ANZSCO 621912
Rental Salespersons rent goods and equipment to individuals and businesses.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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ACADEMIC & VOCATIONAL TRAINING (RTO code 91070)
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AUSMUSIC LTD (RTO code 0109)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.