Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to provide practical assistance and advice to customers on interior decorating in a retail showroom or residential environment.

The qualification is designed to develop the knowledge and skills for the selection and coordination of interior furnishings and finishes for residential and commercial interiors. The program provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to plan and implement creative decoration solutions to apply to a diverse range of projects.

The program will provide students with skills to present their initial ideas into concept sketches, and through to final implementation. Areas of study include colour theory, soft furnishings, hard materials and client communication. To produce and develop a fantastic portfolio, computer-based programs are used to create and present the project work.

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Enrolment Type VE3

Limited places

Consider this course if.....

Are creative and design-oriented
Like to decorate and style rooms
Have an interest in fabrics, colour, furniture and lighting
Are flexible and able to adapt in a team setting
Are comfortable using computer software
Are keen to learn more about the interior design industry

Prerequisite

Holmesglen students need Year 9 maths, the program is open to Year 11 and 12 students. Applications from Year 10 students need to be supported and endorsed by their VET Coordinator.

Additional Requirements/Information

Holmesglen students are required to bring basic stationery (black, blue and red pens, eraser, grey lead pencil, sharpener, ruler and an A4 notebook) to write in with them to every class.

NOTE: Students transferring from another training provider in 2nd year of study will need to make an appointment to discuss and present a transcript of completed 1st year units of competency prior to any 2nd year enrolment taking place at Holmesglen.

Program Content

Sample competencies covered in Units 1 & 2 include:

Communicate in the workplace
Estimate and cost job
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Sample competencies covered in Units 3 & 4 include:

Make measurements and calculations
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Read and interpret work documents

Career opportunities

Interior Designer
Interior Decorator
Specialised Commercial or Residential Project Manager
Design Firm Administrator
Specialised areas of design i.e. bathroom, kitchen, restoration, hospitality and healthcare projects

Work placement

Work placement is not required.

Contribution to VCE/VCAL/Vocational Major

VCE/VCAL/VM: Certificate III qualifications provide credit at VCE Units 1 to 4 level. Each completed 90 nominal hours of training provides one VCE unit of credit. Credit accrues in the following sequence: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 and 4 up to a maximum of six VCE units.

ATAR: This subject does not have a study score and therefore cannot contribute towards the student’s primary four. Students who receive a Units 3 & 4 sequence may be eligible for a 10% increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest result of your primary four scaled studies). Please note the student must already have English and three other fully scored VCE/VET subjects to create the primary four. VCAL and the VCE Vocational Major do not contribute towards an ATAR.