MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design TAFE Queensland - Nambour Campus

Interior Design today is an evolving industry, focused on creating unique environments both in residential and commercial applications.

As an interior designer, you will have the opportunity to maximise the potential of space in a range of exciting industry sectors including residential, workplace, retail, hospitality, education and healthcare.

If you’re looking for a challenging and creative career that allows you to be instrumental in designing interiors catered to the diverse ways in which we live and work today, then studying with TAFE Queensland will equip you with industry-ready skills to launch you into the world of design.

Due to a booming construction industry, employment outlooks remain positive due to population expansion, increasing economic growth and an escalating interest in interior design which are driving the industry. With up to 25,000 job openings expected in the next five years, qualified interior designers, decorators, and drafters are in high demand.TAFE Queensland offers a number of practical courses in interior design and decoration. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry-experienced teachers, contributing their expertise to kick start your career in a field where employers are looking for well-rounded, highly-skilled and creative candidates.

With a range of study options available ranging from introductory courses catered to gaining basic design skills, through to the Diploma of Interior Design which will render you industry ready. You can choose from studying on campus or online in a full time or part time capacity. Speak to us about pathway options to suit your needs.

Our teaching staff are the best in the business and will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to prepare you for an exciting future in the Design Industry.

You'll learn how to interpret project briefs and formulate creative design concepts.

You will explore colour theory and colour psychology, implement design elements and principles, propose lighting and create 2D and 3D design solutions using the latest technology in drafting and digital presentation.

Product knowledge with reference to furniture, fixtures and decorative elements will be gained to ensure that every design outcome meets the functional and aesthetic project requirements.

Manual and electronic presentation skills will be developed and an understanding of interior construction elements and materials will be attained to ensure workable outcomes for a range of project types are achieved.

TAFE Queensland is the largest and most experienced provider of further education and training in Queensland offering practical, industry-relevant training to over 120,000 students annually, across more than 500 program areas. The TAFE Queensland network is made up of six regions delivering training from Thursday Island to the Gold Coast, from Bundaberg to Roma and across the south-east corner.

Whether you want to enhance your English language skills, get trade qualified, or complete a professional-level qualification, TAFE Queensland is having the courses that can get you into your dream job sooner. TAFE Queensland is all about the student experience.

TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland delivers practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.

No other provider can match TAFE Queensland for scale and location options. With more than 50 locations across the state The College have Queensland covered, no matter where you are. TAFE Queensland also offer a range of different live services including restaurants, cafes, art galleries, hair and nail salons and gyms. These services are coordinated by the faculties and give their students the opportunity to experience real world scenarios as part of their training.

There’s much more to life at TAFE than just study and training. On-campus activities and services, libraries, study spaces and industry-standard equipment combine to give you an experience you will never forget.

Nambour is located in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast at the foot of the Blackall Range. Nambour is the largest of our Sunshine Coast campuses and is located just five minutes from the town centre. Set among lush sub-tropical rainforest hinterland, the campus features beautiful landscaped grounds with gardens, lawns, native trees, and a winding creek.

Featuring a range of purpose-built facilities the Nambour campus offers a wide range of study areas. Study areas include building design, conservation and land management, construction, graphic design, horticulture, interior design, and photography.