New Zealand Certificate in Interior Décor (Level 4)

Program Overview

The New Zealand Certificate in Interior Décor (Level 4) equips students with the design and practical skills to undertake interior decoration projects. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in the interior décor industry, including color advisor, showroom assistant, and interior stylist.

Program Outline

New Zealand Certificate in Interior Décor (Level 4)

Degree Overview:

• Overview: This course equips participants with the design and practical skills required to undertake interior decoration projects for personal or professional purposes.
• Objectives:
• Develop students' understanding of interior design elements and principles.
• Enhance students' ability to select and apply various products and materials in interior decoration projects.
• Guide students on developing interior design projects based on specific client briefs.

Outline:

• Content:
• Introduction to Interior Décor
• Products and Materials
• Project Development
• Interior Décor Project
• Structure: The program comprises four core papers:
• CID401: Introduction to Interior Décor
• CID402: Products and Materials
• CID403: Project Development
• CID404: Interior Décor Project
• Schedule:
• Offered in full-time (17 weeks) and part-time (up to two years) formats.
• Multiple intake dates throughout the year.
• Modules:
• CID401: Introduction to Interior Décor:
Introduces design elements and principles while equipping students with skills to apply them in interior décor environments.
• CID402: Products and Materials: Focuses on exploring the usage of design principles across various interior décor products and materials.
• CID403: Project Development: Guides students in responding to interior décor briefs within predefined boundaries, emphasizing communication with clients and stakeholders.
• CID404: Interior Décor Project: Enables students to coordinate and deliver an interior design project meeting technical requirements, client expectations, and brief specifications.

Assessment:

• Assessments include a mix of written reports, theoretical statements, 3D modeling, painting, and drawing assignments.
• Assessment tasks typically involve research, training activities, and design tasks.
• No exams or online tests are conducted.

Teaching:

• Learning delivery combines online resources, self-directed study, and facilitator support.
• Facilitators offer guidance and feedback during the program via email.
• Strong emphasis placed on independent learning and utilizing online resources for knowledge acquisition and completion of assessments.

Careers:

• Graduates can find employment in various roles within the interior décor industry, including:
• Showroom assistant
• Interior stylist / décor consultant
• Visual merchandizer
• Interior design assistant
• Interior product sales
• This program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the interior decoration field and provides a foundation for further specialization in interior design or related studies.

Other:

• Program emphasizes hands-on learning through practical assignments that require photographing, scanning, or digitally recording of completed projects for upload to the online platform.
• Students require access to a computer with internet connection and basic software tools for creating electronic documents.
• Zero Fees eligibility:
• New Zealand citizens completing the full qualification.
• Australian citizens or New Zealand residents/permanent residents residing in New Zealand during the study period.
• A comprehensive list of required stationery items is provided.
• Completion time for the full qualification varies depending on the chosen study mode (full-time or part-time).