TAFE Queensland
Diploma of Interior Design
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Upgrade your career in design with this high-level qualification that will give you the specialised skills you need to become an interior designer. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as interior designers grew very strongly over the past five years. The industry is projected to see strong growth in the future with around 7,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
Explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of 2D and 3D forms and use computer-aided design (CAD) applications to produce digital models for interior design projects. You'll learn how to work with a client to develop and negotiate a design brief, determine lighting requirements, create colour schemes, and formulate creative design solutions for interior residential spaces. Our teaching staff are the best in the business and will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to prepare you for the future of the industry.
Successful completion of this course will give you the specialised skills to become a qualified interior designer. It will also give you the foundation knowledge needed to undertake further studies in your field.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
- 50 Waterway Drive, Coomera
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Interior Design will prepare you for the following roles.
Junior Interior Designer
A Junior Interior Designer assists with the styling of homes, businesses and retail spaces. You’ll work with clients to discuss ideas and come up w...
Interior Designer
An Interior Designer creates overall looks for indoor environments in a range of settings. You’ll liaise with clients to understand their needs and...
Interior Stylist
An Interior Stylist looks after the aesthetic styling of rooms, commercial spaces or retail areas. You’ll work with clients to create an overall co...
Colour Consultant
A Colour Consultant provides advice on the use of colour in decorating and styling projects. You might specialise in interior colour consulting or ...
Fashion Merchandiser
A Fashion Merchandiser creates displays of fashion items in a store, expo or other fashion environment. You might plan and prepare displays and ord...
Design Coordinator
A Design Coordinator oversees the creation of looks for interior and exterior environments. You might work on large projects or smaller designs. De...
Interior Design Consultant
Interior Design Consultants are self-employed professionals who design and decorate indoor spaces for clients. They design for both residential and...
Commercial Interior Designer
Commercial Interior Designers conceptualise, design, and develop the interior spaces of commercial buildings such as shops, office complexes, hotel...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
