Subjects
To be awarded the 
MSF40113 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency.
eight (8) core units of competency
eleven (11) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
CORE UNITS
Complete all eight (8) units from this list.
Unit code | Unit title |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | |
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | |
Produce drawings to communicate ideas | |
Produce technical drawings | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces | |
Decorate residential interiors | |
Determine work health and safety (WHS) implications of interior effects |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select eleven (11) units from Groups A and B as specified below.
Group A
Select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group A.
Unit code | Unit title |
Articulate, present and debate ideas | |
Collaborate in a creative process | |
Explore the use of colour | |
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | |
Generate design solutions | |
Develop and extend design skills and practice | |
Implement operational plan | |
Monitor and manage small business operations | |
Use business technology | |
Work safely | |
Produce and prepare photo images | |
Create visual design components | |
Produce computer-aided drawings | |
Research and apply techniques in spatial design | |
Research and apply techniques for illustrative work | |
Organise and communicate information | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Produce drawings from design concepts | |
Source and specify decoration products | |
Prepare a materials board for client presentation | |
Research and recommend furniture and accessories | |
Research and recommend soft furnishings for interiors | |
Research and recommend hard materials and finishes for interiors | |
Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors | |
Assess interior light and recommend light fittings | |
Research architectural styles and movements | |
Research interior decoration and design influences |
Group B
Up to four (4) relevant units can be chosen from units not already selected from Group A, or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate IV level (maximum 4 units) or Diploma level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group B must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.