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 interior designers who develop creative and technical solutions for built interior environments. Interior design at this level covers the planning and detailing of complex residential, commercial and institutional design projects with an emphasis on space creation, space planning and the factors that affect peoples’ responses to living and working environments.
Designers may be self-employed or employed in businesses as design consultants, design project administrators and design managers. Work involves the use of systematic and coordinated methodologies, including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process, and knowledge of the principles of interior design and building technologies. Contexts are diverse and often unpredictable. Accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving outcomes is involved.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Work may require access to construction sites and require construction induction training and certification covered by the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. Local regulations should also be checked for requirements.
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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 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:
18 months – 2 years
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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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| Apply 3D digital visualisation techniques to represent interior designs | Core |
| Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces | Core |
| Design commercial interior lighting | Core |
| Design residential interior lighting | Core |
| Design residential interiors | Core |
| Design workplace interiors | Core |
| Develop commercial interior design project documentation | Core |
| Develop residential interior design project documentation | Core |
| Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | Core |
| Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs | Core |
| Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space | Core |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | Core |
| Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | Core |
| Manage design realisation | Core |
| Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects | Core |
| Resolve complex spatial design problems through modelling | Core |
| Articulate, present and debate ideas | Elective |
| Collaborate in professional creative projects | Elective |
| Coordinate business operational plans | Elective |
| Create 3D digital animations | Elective |
| Create 3D digital environments | Elective |
| Create 3D digital models | Elective |
| Create visual design components | Elective |
| Decorate interiors for restoration projects | Elective |
| Design digital simulations | Elective |
| Design for all ages and abilities | Elective |
| Design for conservation and restoration projects | Elective |
| Design for large scale commercial or institutional interiors | Elective |
| Design for retail interiors | Elective |
| Design interiors for hospitality environments | Elective |
| Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces | Elective |
| Develop and extend design skills and practice | Elective |
| Develop and refine illustrative work | Elective |
| Develop decoration proposals for complex sites | Elective |
| Develop event decoration proposals | Elective |
| Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources | Elective |
| Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability | Elective |
| Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice | Elective |
| Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | Elective |
| Evaluate design project outcomes | Elective |
| Generate design solutions | Elective |
| Originate and develop concepts | Elective |
| Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation | Elective |
| Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design projects | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Produce and prepare photo images | Elective |
| Produce digital presentations for commercial projects | Elective |
| Provide interior styling service | Elective |
| Research and apply techniques in spatial design | Elective |
| Research and integrate embedded technologies in interior designs | Elective |
| Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements | Elective |
| Research and recommend artwork | Elective |
| Research and recommend colour applications and finishes | Elective |
| Research and recommend furniture and accessories | Elective |
| Research global design trends | Elective |
| Research interior decoration and design influences | Elective |
| Select and monitor contractors | Elective |
| Source and apply design industry knowledge | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Interior Design sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Interior Designer
ANZSCO 232511
Interior Designers plan, design, detail and supervise the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Interior Decorator
ANZSCO 399912
Interior Decorators plan the interior design of commercial or residential premises and arrange for decorating work to be done.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
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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Australian Institute of Fashion Design Pty Ltd (RTO code 31301)
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Australian Pacific College (RTO code 90396)
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CODER ACADEMY AUSTRALIA (RTO code 90511)
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Virtu Business Institute (RTO code 40530)
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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.
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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.
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