Find work in home and office decorating, colour theory and consulting, kitchen design, home staging, visual merchandising, event planning …the list goes on and on!
Use cutting-edge design software to learn the ins and outs of interior decorating including colour theory, textiles, preparation of client presentations in residential and commercial decoration, event planning, exhibit booth design, and mannequin and commercial displays. You will finish this program with a great portfolio, ready to hit the job market!
Our graduates find work as: Interior Decorators/Designers, Display Designers, Kitchen Designers, and Sales Consultants.
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| Code | Statement of competency | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 979-101 | Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process | 15 | 1 |
| 979-116 | Apply the potential uses of colour | 90 | 6 |
| 979-124 | Use sources of work-related information | 60 | 4 |
| 979-136 | Propose materials for a project | 90 | 6 |
| 979-148 | Produce rough sketches, freehand drawings and perspective drawings | 120 | 8 |
| 979-158 | Produce technical drawings | 120 | 8 |
| 979-166 | Propose combinations of furniture and décor or display elements | 90 | 6 |
| 979-174 | Propose window and bed treatments and light upholstering | 60 | 4 |
| 979-184 | Light a space | 60 | 4 |
| 979-193 | Establish interpersonal relationships at work | 45 | 3 |
| 979-206 | Sell products and services | 90 | 6 |
| 979-214 | Perform related administrative tasks | 60 | 4 |
| 979-228 | Propose a residential interior decorating project | 120 | 8 |
| 979-238 | Propose an interior decorating project based on modular, built-in elements | 120 | 8 |
| 979-248 | Propose an interior decorating project for a public space | 120 | 8 |
| 979-256 | Build décor elements | 90 | 6 |
| 979-266 | Design a space for promotional purposes | 90 | 6 |
| 979-278 | Design a window display | 120 | 8 |
| 979-288 | Design a space for a special event | 120 | 8 |
| 979-298 | Integrate into the workplace | 120 | 8 |
| 1800 | 120 | ||
