Interior Decorating

SOUTH AFRICA 
National Senior Certificate with admission to a Higher Certificate, Competent in English at NQF level 4.

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS:
We offer mature age exemption to Degrees, Diplomas and Higher Certificates as per USAF requirements.
Mature age exemption to Awards is considered on individual application.

Inscape Education Group will consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on informal or
non-formal learning for admission to this course.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
For admission to Higher Certificate: South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation of
National Senior Certificate NQF4 equivalence.

• 1 Year full time
• NQF Level 5
• 8x 1h45 min sessions per week
• Continuous project based assessment with final portfolio submission
• 240 hours of Experiential Training to be completed

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The qualification comprises compulsory modules at NQF Level 5 totalling 120 Credits.                                                                  Introduction to Decorating, 7 Credits.
Standard Drawing Conventions, 7 Credits.
Introduction to Architectural Drawing, 7 Credits.
Presentation Drawing, 7 Credits.
Materials, Finishes and Treatments, 7 Credits.
Period Styles and Furniture, 7 Credits.
Process of Interior Decorating, 7 Credits.
Application of Interior Decorating, 7 Credits.
Portfolio, 4 Credits.
Experiential Training, 24 Credits.
Autocad for the Built Environment, 4 Credits.
Starting Your Own Business, 6 Credits.
Introduction to Project Management, 6 Credits.
Professional Practice Management, 6 Credits.
Visual Merchandising and Colour, 7 Credits.
Event Management and Thematic Styling, 7 Credits.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Students who have graduated with the Higher Certificate may apply to register for a Degree or Diploma in a related field at Inscape Education Group or other institution.

As part of the Total Annual Fee you will receive:

Tuition including:

• Industry relevant and suitably qualified faculty members
• Positive teaching and learning experience
• Continuous based assessment
• Custom designed curriculum and courseware
• Enabling learning environments
• Modern, design sensitive, well located, easily accessible and secure campus locations
• Online Learner Management System with live data
• Industry collaborative engagements
• Extended campus hours and Onsite wifi connectivity
• Onsite library and resources

Compulsory study packs include: *course dependent

• Stationery and equipment
• Questia
• Grammarly
• Autodesk
• Lynda.com
• Workshop fee
• Hardware support including 3 x support tickets (onsite & helpdesk tickets)
• Student card

You can see the full range of study pack options and support 

This qualification prepares you for commercial and domestic interior design. The purpose of the programme is to provide the qualifying student with the knowledge and skills to advise clients with regard to the organisation of interior spaces, wall finishing and coverings, colour scheme and accessories. The qualifying student can: Identify and solve problems regarding the arrangement and design of interior spaces, advise clients on the use of materials and accessories using critical and creative thinking, work effectively with others as a member of a production team, Organise and manage themselves effectively and responsibly, communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and suppliers and collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. This qualification provides an exit point for integration into the workplace as an Interior Decorator or for self-employment.

To apply for this course, please visit the enrolment process here