MSF40122 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Bring your ideas to life and confidently communicate your design concepts to clients.
Course information
The Certificate IV in Interior Decoration provides a comprehensive foundation for those looking to begin their journey in interior design. This course covers essential aspects of interior decoration, including space planning, colour theory, design principles, materials and finishes, and styling.
Delivered over two study blocks, the course introduces professional tools and technology, such as Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp, to help you craft inspiring and functional spaces that meet client briefs. You’ll learn to apply foundational design principles to create and present professional-grade interior concepts.
Designed with flexibility in mind, this online course allows you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.
- Interior stylist and decorator
- Residential and home stylist (including real estate services)
- Property stylist
- Colour consultant
- Magazine stylist
- Photographer and event stylist
- Students must be 16+ years of age at the time of enrolment.
- Demonstrate a satisfactory level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) abilities
9 Months
Our course is designed to give you hands-on experience with the latest industry-standard software from day one. These tools aren’t just practical—they’re transformative, empowering you to communicate your boldest ideas with clarity and creativity. By the time you graduate, you’ll feel confident presenting your designs in the digital space, ready to shine in the interior design world.
This suite of design software is included in the tuition fee, valued at $1.7K – with no additional purchases required.
The software includes
- Programa: Your go-to for project management, collaboration, and flawless specifications, designed specifically for interior designers and architects.
- Adobe Creative Cloud: A world-renowned toolkit that lets you unleash your creativity and bring design concepts to life.
- SketchUp: A versatile 3D modelling tool that transforms your concepts into detailed, realistic designs.
- V-Ray for SketchUp: Elevate your 3D models with photorealistic renderings that captivate and inspire.
- AutoCAD: Create detailed plans, layouts, and technical drawings and perform tasks like dimensioning, annotation, and rendering.
Increase your confidence in industry-level software and design tools to bring your creative vision to life.
Upon course completion, you will have collated a professional portfolio of interior design experience, including
- Mood boards
- Concept boards
- Rendered floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspectives
- CAD drawings for residential and commercial projects
- Interior decoration solutions
- Client documentation, including design briefs, FF&E schedules, contracts and fee proposals
Your journey doesn’t end with design, it creates new opportunities for personal and professional development, which you will take with you into the career you love. Master employability skills, like
- Adaptability
- Planning and organisation
- Presentation and client communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Technology use in design
Find your interior design community, with access to other aspiring designers, as well as education and industry professionals.
If you’ve completed relevant study, training, or have industry experience, you may be eligible for a shorter program duration through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer.
RPL allows us to determine if you’ve already achieved any learning outcomes of specific subjects in the Diploma of Interior Design. If sufficient evidence (i.e. academic transcripts, course outlines, references, and awards) confirms you meet the subject requirements, you may receive Credit for specific subjects or Units of Competency.
Eligibility for RPL
Previous units of study or qualifications must align with the current training package
Study or qualifications must have been completed within the past five years
Applications for RPL are submitted during your program application process
VET Credit Transfer is available if you’ve:
- Successfully completed equivalent units with another Registered Training Organisation
- Previously studied similar units
- Gained extensive work experience in a related field
ISCD recognises units of study and qualifications completed within the past seven years for current training packages.
Contact us to learn more about RPL and Credit Transfer. Our team is here to guide you through the process and help you make the most of your prior achievements.
Design and Colour
You will explore the theory behind colour and colour relationships, then learn how to specify colour schemes for both interior and exterior spaces. Here we teach you the basic skills of drawing and rendering and the elements and
principles of design.
Tech: Industry standard design software (InDesign, Photoshop).
Includes accredited units:
CUADES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
CUADES301 Explore the use of colour
MSFID4016 Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
MSFID5027 Research and recommend colour applications and finishes
Design Practice
We focus on how to set up your own Interior Decorator design business from scratch and teach you the fundamentals of business, including branding, documentation, compliance and ethics. You will also learn the history behind interior design and how to apply this into your own practice.
Tech: Industry standard presentation software (Canva, Powerpoint).
Includes accredited units:
CUADES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
MSFGN4001 Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
CUADES304 Source and apply design industry knowledge
MSFID4022 Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design projects
Drafting and Spatial Design
Learn the fundamentals of spatial planning for kitchens and bathrooms as you develop 2D technical drawing skills both by hand and in digital format using SketchUp. Explore various rendering techniques and understand and explore spatial design in 3D.
Tech: SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop.
Includes accredited units:
CUAACD313 Produce technical drawings
CUAACD311 Produce drawings to communicate ideas
CUADES303 Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
CUADES423 Research and apply techniques in spatial design
Interior Decoration and Styling
Discover the breadth of interior decoration as you experiment with soft furnishings, lighting, furniture and styling; apply this knowledge as you design a styling project covering all phases of the design process.
Tech: SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, Programa.
Includes accredited units:
MSFID4021 Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces
MSFID4012 Decorate residential interiors
MSFID4013 Design residential interior lighting
MSFID4017 Research and recommend furniture and accessories
MSFID5018 Provide Interior Styling Service
$7,900 (includes access to Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp and Programa)
Payment Options:
- Full Fee Upfront
- Monthly Instalments
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