Module 1. Elements and Principles of Design
Topic 1: Identify the elements of design when planning schemes for interior decoration
Topic 2: Understand the categories and types of line design and how they impact a room
Topic 3: Discuss the principles of design and how they affect interior decoration
Topic 4: Explain the basis of environmentally sustainable design and how it should be considered
Topic 5: Make use of tools, contacts and references for research

Module 2. Colour Planning and Effects
Topic 1: Define colour and discuss the functional and decorative use of colour
Topic 2: Identify and name the colours of the spectrum and explain the purpose of the colour wheel
Topic 3: Use the colour atlas and organise colour groups to produce harmonious colour schemes for interiors
Topic 4: Plan functional and decorative schemes with colour
Topic 5: Understand how colour impacts psychology
Topic 6: Explain how interior lighting affects colour in a room

Module 3. Basic Plans and Drawing
Topic 1: Communicate by means of drawing
Topic 2: Identify symbols and drawing terms
Topic 3: Interpret basic plans, drawings and specifications
Topic 4: Produce a freehand sketch of a room
Topic 5: Take measurements and produce a drawing of a floor plan to scale
Topic 6: Understand the basics of working with space
Topic 7: Discuss different design approaches for interiors

Module 4. Furnishing and Decorative Finishes
Topic 1: Select visual examples of period homes and present with information that clearly supports the example
Topic 2: Prepare a colour scheme for the interior of a period home
Topic 3: Select samples of paint for application to a period home
Topic 4: Recommend wallpaper for application to a period home
Topic 5: Recommend an interior decoration for a contemporary home
Topic 6: Use a software program to add furnishings and decorative finishes to interiors

Module 5. Planning a Decorative Colour Scheme for a Client
Topic 1: Discuss the factors involved in planning a decorative colour scheme for a client
Topic 2: Explain the importance of communication in the client relationship
Topic 3: Understand the basics of setting up a home business
Topic 4: Take a client briefing and prepare a client questionnaire
Topic 5: Plan and recommend an interior decoration scheme for a client
Topic 6: Present a proposal to a client for an interior decoration scheme
Topic 7: Prepare an action plan for further development

Module 6: Prepare Product Specifications
Topic 1: Assess a project
Topic 2: Obtain product information
Topic 3: Prepare product specifications

Module 7. Source and Select Products and Finishes
Topic 1: Assess project
Topic 2: Source and assess suitability of products and finishes
Topic 3: Select products and finishes

Module 8. Research and Recommend Soft Furnishings
Topic 1: Plan for soft furnishings research
Topic 2: Research soft furnishings
Topic 3: Recommend soft furnishings

Module 9. Research and Recommend Accessories
Topic 1: Plan for accessories research
Topic 2: Research accessories
Topic 3: Recommend accessories

Module 10. Design for Domestic Space
Topic 1: Assess project
Topic 2: Plan space
Topic 3: Design space
Topic 4: Obtain client information

Module 11. Design for Kitchen Space
Topic 1: Assess a project
Topic 2: Obtain client information
Topic 3: Design space
Topic 4: Plan space

Module 12: Design for a Bathroom
Topic 1: Assess a bathroom project
Topic 2: Obtain client information
Topic 3: Design space
Topic 4: Plan space

Module 13. Estimate and Cost Job
Topic 1: Gather information
Topic 2: Estimate materials, time and labour
Topic 3: Calculate costs
Topic 4: Document details and verify where necessary

Module 14: Promote Products and Services
Topic 1: Plan promotional activities
Topic 2: Coordinate promotional activities
Topic 3: Review and report promotional activities

Module 15. Address Customer Needs
Topic 1: Assist customer to articulate needs
Topic 2: Satisfy complex customer needs
Topic 3: Manage networks to ensure customer needs are addressed

Module 16. Prepare a Colourboard and Client Presentation
Topic 1: Assess a project
Topic 2: Prepare a colourboard
Topic 3: Make a client presentation