Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Interior Design Foundation course provides learners with the key skills to undertake residential interior design projects. The curriculum offers a platform for further study to a QQI Level 6 and a Higher National Diploma. This foundation year teaches students the basic skills and knowledge they require in order to set out on a career path that is exciting and dynamic.
QQI Interior Design – Level 5 (5M5054).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Architectural Drawing - 5N1558
Communications - 5N0690
Computer Aided Draughting 2D - 5N1604
Design Skills - 5N0784
Drawing - 5N1862
Furnishings and Fittings - 5N5053
Materials and Finishes - 5N1456
Work Experience - 5N1356
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Domestic Interior Designer, Window Dresser, Colour Consultant, Kitchen Designer, Sales Advisor for fabric, paint and wallcovering, Visual Merchandiser.