If you have a creative flair, a CIT course will help you unleash your potential!

Interior Designers are problem solvers joining architecture and design together to create interiors that are functional, aesthetically engaging, sustainable and embracing universal design practices.

Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Overview: Gain the skills and knowledge to provide advice and practical assistance on the interior styling of existing interior spaces to meet client requirements.

You will cover the research and analysis of the client brief, planning and arrangement of the given space, understanding the psychology and selection of colours, specification of finishes and furnishings and sourcing, costing and purchasing of product. Skills for drawing plans, elevations and sections using hand drawing skills and computer software.

You will be decorating for small residential or commercial environments and be involved with working directly with the client or with associated professionals such as architects, builders, retailers, interior designers and suppliers required to implement a project.

Program No: C4-BD32

Campus: CIT Reid 

Duration: Approx. 2 semesters full-time (approx. 24 hours per week - you will also be expected to undertake some independent project and studio work) OR approx 3 semesters part-time.

Indicative Cost: $2,271

Likely Job Outcome: Employment in retail, interior decorator or colour consultant for associated professional practices. Stylist for residential properties.

Entry Requirements: You must have a Senior Secondary Certificate or a demonstrated interest in the field (this may include workplace or other practical experience). If you do not have a Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent and wish to continue to the Diploma, you will be required to demonstrate a literacy of at least ACSF Level 3 in writing and maths.

After you apply, CIT will email you with details about submitting a copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate or how to complete the literacy assessment, and details about submitting other evidence or attending an interview