Occupation Description

Interior decorators - designers plan and implement decoration schemes for homes, offices, shops and professional rooms.

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Interior decorators - designers work as retail decorator consultants, freelance decorators, consultants and managers with large department outlets, architectural support staff and colour scheme coordinators. Some experienced decorators establish their own businesses. Business success in interior decorating - designing, like all enterprises, depends as much on sales skills and customer service as on craft skills, and therefore some business skills training might be of benefit. There can also be considerable costs involved.

Training

You can work as an interior decorator - designer without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job. However, entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications. A Certificate III in Interior Decoration (Client Services) may provide a good starting point, and a Certificate IV in Interior Decoration and Design, a Diploma of Interior Decoration and Interior Design, or an Advanced Diploma of Interior Design may be more attractive to a prospective employer.

Certificate III in Interior Decoration (Client Services)
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration and Design
Diploma of Interior Decoration and Interior Design
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

Earnings, Job and Employment Prospects

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