Advanced Diploma of Interior Design-111982M

Advanced Diploma of Interior Design

Canberra Institute of Technology

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:111982M
RTO CodeRTO Code:MSF60122
Course TypeCourse Type:Advanced Diploma
Canberra Institute of Technology
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee35,983 AUD
  • Fee Per Academic Year17,992 AUD
  • Course Duration2.0 Year (104 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025
Introduction
Step into the world of interior design with this dynamic course that prepares you to create innovative and functional spaces that transform how people live and work. You’ll gain the creative and technical skills to plan and detail complex interior projects across residential, commercial and institutional settings.You’ll explore space creation and planning, learning how design influences people's experiences in built environments. Learn design methodologies, including research, analysis and integrating principles of interior design with cutting-edge building technologies.Whether you dream of working as a design consultant, project administrator or design manager, you’ll have the tools and confidence to create impactful interior spaces.
Course LinkCourse Link:https://cit.edu.au/courses/creative/interior-design/AD-BD80
Key Dates
2025
  • Start Date02-03
  • Start Date07-28

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  1. 1

    Prepare Materials (School Application)

    • Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
    • If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
    • Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
  2. 2

    Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)

    • Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
    • School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
    • Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
    • Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
  3. 3

    Submit School Application

    • Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
    • Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
    • After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
  4. 4

    Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC

    • The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
    • Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
  5. 5

    Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)

    • Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
    • Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.

The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.

For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.

ClassificationCertificate Classification

  • Scheme

    ANZSCO Identifier

  • Reference Id

    399912

  • Certificate Classification

    Interior Decorator

  • Scheme

    ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    0401

  • Certificate Classification

    Architecture And Urban Environment

  • Scheme

    Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    411

  • Certificate Classification

    Advanced Diploma of

  • Scheme

    Nationally Recognised Training Type

  • Reference Id

    11

  • Certificate Classification

    Qualification

DescriptionsCertificate Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of interior designers who develop creative and technical solutions for built interior environments. Interior design at this level covers the planning and detailing of complex residential, commercial and institutional design projects with an emphasis on space creation, space planning and the factors that affect peoples’ responses to living and working environments.

Designers may be self-employed or employed in businesses as design consultants, design project administrators and design managers. Work involves the use of systematic and coordinated methodologies, including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process, and knowledge of the principles of interior design and building technologies. Contexts are diverse and often unpredictable. Accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving outcomes is involved.

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Work may require access to construction sites and require construction induction training and certification covered by the unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. Local regulations should also be checked for requirements.

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Campus:Canberra Institute of Technology - City Campus - Constitution Ave, REID Campus
Address:37 Constitution Ave, REID, ACT 2612
Postcode:2612
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Campus:CIT Woden Campus
Address:16 London Cct, CANBERRA, ACT 2601
Postcode:2601
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