Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Interior Design
Diploma of Interior Design
MSF50218
BEC5
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 03/06/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 03/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of interior designers who provide advice mainly for residential building interiors. They may also be involved in the provision of advice about interior decoration. Individuals may be self-employed or employed in businesses such as design studios.
Designers provide a broad range of design advice and services, and are involved in:
researching and analysing the client's goals and requirements
planning, arranging and styling the space, and preparing detailed client presentations
selecting and specifying colour schemes, furniture, fabrics, fixtures and lighting
working in collaboration with builders, architects and service contractors
preparing detailed design documentation.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Work may require access to construction sites and require induction training and certification covered by the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. Local regulations should also be checked for requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty seven (27)- ten (10) core units
- seventeen (17) elective units, consisting of:
- at least eleven (11) units from Groups A and B, with at least five (5) from Group A
- up to six (6) additional units from Group A, Group B, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAI88 | MSFID4016 | Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces | 75 | Unit of competency |
| OAI90 | MSFID4013 | Design residential interior lighting | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAI77 | MSFID5020 | Design residential interiors | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OAI73 | MSFID5025 | Develop residential interior design project documentation | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUM32 | BSBDES502 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OAI76 | MSFID5021 | Evaluate site structure and services for interior design briefs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAI75 | MSFID5022 | Explore and apply creative design methodology to interior space | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ90 | BSBDES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI55 | BSBDES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAI91 | MSFID4014 | Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects | 120 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) of the seventeen (17) electives required must be selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to twelve (12) of the seventeen (17) electives required may be selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J744 | MSF50213 | Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIK4 | MSF50222 | Diploma of Interior Design | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.