Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
5 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 2 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $7,900 - $15,960, and it usually takes about 11 months.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $7,900 - $15,960
- Course length
- 6 mo - 1 yr
- Providers
- 5 providers
- Cities
- 2 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $7,900 - $19,960. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
MSF40122 · Interior and Environmental Design
What it prepares you for
The Certificate IV in Interior Decoration prepares you for roles such as Assistant Interior Decorator or Interior Designer.
You complete 17 units: 7 core and 10 electives chosen by the provider.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide advice and practical assistance on the finishing and furnishing of existing interior spaces. They may work in retail, consulting and building businesses as interior decorators or colour consultants. Individuals in this role are typically involved in:
working with clients and other building and design professionals and suppliers
research and analysis of the client’s goals and requirements
planning, designing and arranging space
What you study
7 core units every student completes, plus 10 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
- CUAACD313Produce technical drawings
- CUADES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- CUADES303Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- MSFGN4001Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
- MSFID4012Decorate residential interiors
- MSFID4016Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Assistant Interior Decorator
Assistant Interior Decorators provide advice and practical assistance on the finishing and furnishing of existing interior spaces to meet client requirements.
Interior Designer
Interior Designers provide complete design and decoration advice for building interiors such as residential and commercial or institutional interior spaces, working with a client brief and within project parameters. It may also include specialist design areas such as facilities for people with disabilities and the aged.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IV · This courseCertificate IV in Interior Decoration5 providersAUD $7,900 - $15,960
- 02DiplomaDiploma of Interior Design10 providersAUD $12,000 - $37,640
- 03Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Interior Design5 providersAUD $12,000 - $33,960
- 04Associate DegreeAssociate Degree in Interior Decoration and Design1 providerAUD $74,880
- 05Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Interior Architecture2 providersAUD $135,000
- 06Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)3 providersAUD $186,800 - $191,608
- 07Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate in Design Science (Illumination Design)1 providerAUD $24,850
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