Course Overview
Career Opportunities
- Interior Decorator - Working with residential and commercial clients to create cohesive and visually appealing spaces across decoration and styling environments.
- Assistant Interior Designer - Supporting design projects across residential, commercial and retail settings, including client briefs, documentation and presentations.
- Interior Stylist / Property Stylist - Styling homes, commercial spaces and retail environments, particularly within real estate and property development sectors.
- Colour Consultant - Advising clients, builders and developers on colour selection for interior and exterior design projects.
- Soft and Hard Materials Consultant - Specifying and sourcing materials, finishes, furnishings and interior products.
- Interior Sales Representative - Working in furniture, lighting and homewares retail, assisting customers with design selections.
- Decoration Consultant - Providing decoration advice for residential and commercial interior projects.
- Visual Merchandiser - Creating engaging retail displays and in-store visual styling.
- Freelance Interior Decorator / Design Business Owner - Running an interior decoration or styling business across residential and commercial projects.
- Kitchen and Bathroom Designer - Designing kitchens, bathrooms and wet areas in collaboration with builders and suppliers.
Pathway to further studies
- <a href="https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/explore-courses/building-and-construction/building-design-and-drafting/vocational-education/advanced-diploma-of-building-design-architectural" >22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design</a>
- MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design
- Bachelor of Interior Design or Interior Architecture (Higher Education)
Studying the Certificate IV in Interior Decoration at Holmesglen
Studying at Holmesglen offers a practical and supportive learning experience that reflects how the interior decoration industry works in real life. You�ll learn in well-equipped design studios, working with materials, samples and digital tools such as CAD and Adobe software. Classes are hands-on, with a strong focus on applying your ideas through real design projects.<p>Our experienced and approachable teachers guide you throughout the course, providing personalised feedback in a small-group environment. As your skills develop, you�ll build a professional portfolio that showcases your creativity and design capability.<p>If you need additional support at any stage, Holmesglen provides access to the Learning Support Centre (LSC), including drop-in sessions in the library. This ensures you have the guidance and support needed to stay on track and succeed in your studies.
Entry Requirements
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Course Structure
Timetable
Assessment
How to apply
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Recruitment
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Outcomes
Qualification and Recognition
Industry Connections
Fees
| Tuition fees GST exempt | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full Fee | $15,336 |
| Government subsidised | $6,160 |
| Concession | $1,232 |
| Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Materials fee | $350 |
| General Services Fee | $80 Per Semester |
| General Services Fee (Concession) | $40 Per Semester |
The General Services Fee (GSF) at Holmesglen is a mandatory annual fee applicable to all students enrolled in Certificate I through Advanced Diploma courses. This fee supports various student services such as counselling, welfare support, and learning assistance provided by our dedicated student support and wellbeing teams. For more details on the GSF and its specific allocations, please visit the <a title=" General Services Fee page" href="/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/General-Services-Fee.html">General Services Fee (GSF) page</a>.
Additional Course Cost
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. <a href="/study-with-us/tafe-study/tafe-fees-and-funding">Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession. </a>
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