About the course
About the course
Explore the interior decoration industry in a retail environment. This course will be delivered through a variety of interactive tutorials and class activities. You will work in groups and individually on activities weekly that build towards the completion of a portfolio of visual work.
Investigative tasks will be used to immerse you in the introduction to interior design elements, such as materials and finishes, lighting, furniture and accessories; design industry and its value in society and the relevance of history in contemporary design practical tasks (entry–level) will include exploration of the following design essentials:
- colour theory and ergonomics
- manual drawing and computer aided design
- preparation of a mood board to communicate ideas
- use of measuring devices
- WHS implications of interior decoration effects
Course Details
- Qualification Issued on Completion
- Course Length and Classes
- Entry Requirements & Applications
- Pathways
- Career Outcomes
- Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR
- Structured Workplace Learning
- Fees
- Uniform Requirements
- Course Structure
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Qualification Issued on Completion
MSF31018 Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services
Course Length and Classes
Part time: 2 years
VDSS courses follow the same term structure as Secondary Schools
Wednesday 9:00am - 12:30pm Box Hill
Wednesday 1:30pm to 5:00pm Box Hill or City
Applications for VDSS courses are to be submitted directly to your secondary school. The school will then enrol you in the course.
Entry Requirements & Applications
This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.
For secondary school students, please speak to your school’s VET coordinator or Careers Counsellor to apply for this course. If you are home schooling, please submit an enquiry online to learn how to apply for this course.
Pathways
After successful completion you can apply for a Certificate IV in Design (CUA40720) or Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720).
Career Outcomes
This entry level qualification provides students with interior decoration knowledge and skills in the day to day operations of a retail/department store and the customer service skills in providing customers with interior decoration advice.
Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR
On successful completion of this program, you will be eligible for block credit. The following guidelines apply:
- Attainment of Units of competency/modules at AQF level III or above provides credit at Units 3 and 4 level
- 90 nominal hours of training is required for each VCE Unit
- The award of credit will take into account issues of duplication with other VCE studies or VCE VET programs and other VET undertaken by the student
- Where available, a Units 3 and 4 sequence will be awarded on satisfactory completion of 180 nominal hours at AQF level III, according to the guidelines above
- VTAC may award VCE students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence through block credit recognition a fifth or sixth study increment (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four) towards their ATAR. This is subject to VTAC rules regarding the calculation of the ATAR
Structured Workplace Learning
There is no requirement for structured workplace learning.
Fees
Please contact your secondary school regarding fees for this program
Uniform Requirements
There is no specific uniform requirement. It is expected you wear comfortable and suitable clothing for classes.
Course Structure
- MSMWHS200Work Safely30.0 hours
- MSMSUP102Communicate In The Workplace20.0 hours
- MSMSUP106Work In A Team30.0 hours
- CUADIG304Create Visual Design Components30.0 hours
- MSFGN3002Estimate And Cost Job16.0 hours
- SIRXCEG001Engage The Customer30.0 hours
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