Subjects
To be awarded the 
MSF40313 Certificate IV in Design of Kitchens, Bathrooms and Interior Spaces, competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency:
thirteen (13) core units of competency
seven (7) 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
Select all thirteen (13) units from this list.
Unit code | Unit title |
Generate design solutions | |
Work safely in the construction industry | |
Produce drawings from design concepts | |
Assess environmental impact of a design | |
Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products | |
Research, analyse and apply colour for interior spaces | |
Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors | |
Explore and apply creative design principles to interior space | |
Identify processes in kitchen and bathroom projects | |
Identify cabinet construction and installation methods | |
Identify and document services required to support fitted furniture designs | |
Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design project | |
Design ancillary residential cabinetry |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select seven (7) units of competency:
two (2) units must be chosen from either Group A or Group B
five (5) units may be selected from Group A, B or C
Group A - Kitchen Specialisation
Unit code | Unit title |
Determine spatial planning considerations for kitchen designs | |
Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs |
Group B - Bathroom Specialisation
Unit code | Unit title |
Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design | |
Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for bathroom designs |
Group C
Unit code | Unit title |
Articulate, present and debate ideas | |
Address customer needs | |
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | |
Research and apply techniques in spatial design | |
Organise and communicate information | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Use structured problem solving tools | |
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | |
Sample, inspect and test products to specifications | |
Interpret and use workplace information | |
Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements | |
Prepare a materials board for client presentation | |
Assess interior light and recommend light fittings | |
Research architectural styles and movements | |
Determine work, health and safety (WHS) implications of interior effects | |
Check and measure fit of cabinets | |
Provide advice on cabinet design features | |
Determine layout for laundry components |
Group D
Up to three (3) relevant units can be chosen from units not already selected from Group A, B or C 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 3 units) or Diploma level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group D must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.