Fees

Certificate IV Interior Decoration

Design School is in the unique position of working with the Victorian and New South Wales Government training departments to provide subsidised funding to eligible students. This accredited qualification is delivered through Design School, as part of RTO 91454 MP Training and Recruitment.

Your fee type may vary depending on whether you are eligible to receive government subsidised training.

Fees Include:

  • All course materials and access to our brand new online course, regardless of your chosen delivery mode.
  • Student membership to the Design Institute of Australia, where you’ll have access to DIA events at member prices, tailored DIA resources, and you are encouraged to actively participate in DIA events in your state or territory and online.

Fees do not include:

  • A laptop/computer with internet access
  • Practical items, such as copic markers, pencils, sketch pads etc., valued at approximately $125.00
  • Payment Plan fees and charges

Please note: Government funded places are limited and cannot be guaranteed.

If you live in Victoria

  Victorian Government funded places Concession Fee Full Fee Classroom Full Fee Hybrid Full Fee Online
Fees $2,900 $676 $9,990 $8,990 $7,990
Including non-refundable deposit $725 (25%) $338 (50%) $999 (10%) $899 (10%) $799 (10%)
Notes You must meet the Skills First funded training criteria listed.* Evidence of concession must be provided on enrolment. You must also meet the Skills First funded training criteria listed.*      
 
Job Trainer
  • If you are between 17 and 24 or,
  • Currently unemployed

You may be eligible for the concession fee.

*Eligibility under Victorian Skills First

The Victorian State Government supports learning and development for those wishing to advance in their career. In order to receive full government funded training, learners must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Be an Australian or NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • You must not already hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. (This second requirement does not apply if you are under 20 years of age as of 1st January in the year you are enrolling)

Example: If you are over 20 years old and you have previously completed a Cert IV/Diploma/Bachelor in Australia regardless of the field studied, you would not be eligible for Skills First or concession funding.

Note: In addition to the above there is a maximum of two qualifications/course starts in one calendar year, and a maximum of two qualifications/course starts at a Certificate IV level in your lifetime.

 

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If you live in Victoria

  1. Victorian Government funded places* $2,900 with a 25% deposit ($725)
  2. Concession fee* $676 with a 50% deposit ($338)
  3. Full fee Classroom $9990 with a 10% deposit ($999)
  4. Full fee Hybrid $8990 with a 10% deposit ($899)
  5. Full fee Online $7990 with a 10% deposit ($799) 
Job Trainer
  • If you are between 17 and 24 or,
  • Currently unemployed

You may be eligible for the concession fee.

*Eligibility under Victorian Skills First

The Victorian State Government supports learning and development for those wishing to advance in their career. In order to receive full government funded training, learners must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Be an Australian or NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • You must not already hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. (This second requirement does not apply if you are under 20 years of age as of 1st January in the year you are enrolling)

Example: If you are over 20 years old and you have previously completed a Cert IV/Diploma/Bachelor in Australia regardless of the field studied, you would not be eligible for Skills First or concession funding.

Note: In addition to the above there is a maximum of two qualifications/course starts in one calendar year, and a maximum of two qualifications/course starts at a Certificate IV level in your lifetime.

 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

If you live or work in New South Wales

  NSW Government funded places Concession Fee Full Fee Classroom Full Fee Hybrid Full Fee Online
  If this is your first qualification If this is your second qualification        
Fees $2,810 $3,270 $240 $9,990 $8,990 $7,990
Including non-refundable deposit $702.50 (25%) $817.50 (25%) $120 (50%) $999 (10%) $899 (10%) $799 (10%)
Notes You must meet the Smart and Skilled funded training criteria listed**. You must meet the Smart and Skilled funded training criteria listed**. Evidence of concession must be provided on enrolment. You must also meet the Smart and Skilled funded training criteria listed.**      
 
Job Trainer

This course may be free if:

  • If you are between 17 and 24 or,
  • Currently unemployed
**Eligibility under NSW Smart and Skilled.
  1. 15 years old or over?
  2. No longer at school?
  3. Living or working in NSW?
  4. An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?
 

If you answered ‘Yes' to all four questions, then you're eligible to enrol in a government subsidised course under NSW Smart and Skilled.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

If you live or work in New South Wales

  1. NSW Government Funded places**
    • If this is your first qualification $2810 with a 25% deposit ($702.50)
    • If this is your second qualification $3270 with a 25% deposit ($817.50)
  2. Concession fee*** $240 with a 50% deposit ($120)
  3. Full fee Classroom $9990 with a 10% deposit ($999)
  4. Full fee Hybrid $8990 with a 10% deposit ($899)
  5. Full Fee Online $7990 with a 10% deposit ($799)
 
Job Trainer

This course may be free if:

  • If you are between 17 and 24 or,
  • Currently unemployed
**Eligibility under NSW Smart and Skilled.
  1. 15 years old or over?
  2. No longer at school?
  3. Living or working in NSW?
  4. An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?

If you answered ‘Yes' to all four questions, then you're eligible to enrol in a government subsidised course under NSW Smart and Skilled.

*** Evidence of concession must be provided on enrolment. You must also meet the Smart and Skilled funded training criteria listed above.**
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I’m not from VIC or NSW

Can I still complete the Certificate IV Interior Decoration with Design School?

Yes! We now offer the Certificate IV entirely online in a new and engaging format, though this is not subsidised.

Online Full fee

$7,990.00 total, with a 10% non-refundable deposit

($799.00) required on enrolment.

 

Payment Plans are available for any fee type (less the deposit) where the balance is above $1500. Fees and charges may apply.

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