STUDY NOW, PAY MAY 2021

Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design (RQF).

Lines NOW OPEN
Speak to a career adviser now
0121 392 8288
  • 174 guided learning hours

Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design (RQF)

  • Perfect for entering or climbing the ladder in interior design
  • Back up your abilities with a nationally and industry-recognised qualification
  • Learn advanced insider knowledge from a course designed by expert Interior Designers
  • Know how to meet modern client requirements and adhere to professional practice
  • Convenient home-based study with no exams
  • Ofqual regulated

About Your Diploma

This online interior design diploma has been created to meet the needs of a variety of learners. No matter if you’re an existing Interior Designer wanting to advance your knowledge, you’re looking to break into this career, or you want to develop interior design skills to complement your current line of work, this course provides the knowledge you need and an accredited qualification that will evidence your abilities.

This is because it has been created by interior design professionals, for interior design professionals. By learning from those who have been through it all before, you’ll know how to reach success efficiently and how to avoid the pitfalls others have had to experience. What’s more, you’ll get the reassurance you need that you’re career ready when the time comes, and you’ll walk away with a qualification that shows both employers and clients you have the skillset they’re looking for.

Throughout the course, you’ll study everything from lighting and colour theory to space planning, sustainable materials and showstopping surface finishes. Your technical skills will also improve as you learn how to create mood boards, how to draft a technical plan to scale, and so much more.

All of this and more will give you the confidence you need to tackle any client brief that comes your way.

Getting Started

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers. By delivering education online, it becomes available to everyone, so anyone looking to progress can use it to transform their lives.

This online Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and regulated by Ofqual. Once enrolled, you’ll have access to all the learning materials and professional tutor support you need to start your journey towards a professional interior design career.

What’s more, by choosing to study for a new career online, you take away the worry that can often come with transitioning into a new job. By studying online when it suits you, you can continue in your existing role, and only make the move when you’re qualified and ready. This removes the need to take a pay cut and start from the bottom.  

There are no entry requirements for this course, it is open to all.

Minimum Age restriction

16

Average completion timeframe

You have 24 months to complete this course, however it is possible to complete it in as little as 6 months with full time study. The average completion time for this course is approx 10 months.

Assessement requirements

Your knowledge will be tested throughout the course in a range of end-of-unit assignments. These will need to be submitted to your tutor for feedback which will help you learn and progress. There are no exams.

Additional requirements

Throughout your learning journey, you will need access to various pieces of equipment and stationery to help support your learning. These will not all be required at once and can be sourced as and when needed.

  • An A3 drawing board
  • Clutch pencil
  • Set of fine liners (0.3, 0.5, 0.7 nibs)
  • Circular stencil, or compass for drawing circles
  • Set squares 30/60 & 45/45
  • Architectural scale ruler
  • Sketchbook
  • Tracing paper
  • Colouring mediums (e.g., colouring pencils, paint, chalk, pastels etc

Certification Timeframe

Certification can be expected approximately 1 month from the date you complete the course.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Unit 1: Introduction to Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the role of Interior Designers
  • Know about the design elements in interior design
  • Know about design principles in interior design
  • Know about the visual tools Interior Designers use to present ideas
  • Know about the design cycle used in interior design

Unit 2: Understand Colour Theory for Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand concepts and elements used within colour theory for interior design
  • Know how to use colour in different periods and the impact colour has on space
  • Understand the psychological associations with colour

Unit 3: Technical Drawing and Space Planning

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to use scale accurately in interior design
  • Be able to draft a technical plan to scale
  • Be able to produce a technical elevation to scale
  • Be able to produce a furniture layout to scale
  • Be able to produce a traffic flow in interior design

Unit 4: Exploring Surface Finishes

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand wall finishes used in interior design
  • Understand floor finishes used in interior design
  • Be able to effectively combine wall and floor finishes in a design scheme
  • Be able to quantify flooring and wall products to provide an estimate

Unit 5: Lighting for Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand lighting concepts and a range of lighting products for Interior Design
  • Be able to plan a design using lighting products

Unit 6: Interior Design in Context

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the influence of history on modern interior Design
  • Know how historical periods have influenced styles and sub-styles
  • Be able to analyse a historical period in relation to interior design

Unit 7: Furniture for Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the key influences and a range of furniture
  • Be able to select appropriate furniture and accessories and produce a furniture design

Unit 8: Professional Practice

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the importance of the client brief
  • Consider the career opportunities within the interior design sector with specific reference to personal progression
  • Be able to compile personal marketing material
  • Know how to price interior design projects

Unit 9: Professional Interior Design Project

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to create a cohesive interior design scheme to meet a brief
  • Be able to represent ideas and plans for interior design schemes effectively
  • Be able to select FF&E to meet a brief
  • Be able to present a design scheme to a client

There are no exams included in this course! Instead, your knowledge will be tested through various end-of-unit assessments, and a professional interior design project. Your tutor will mark these and provide feedback to help you learn and progress.

Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design (RQF)
  • Perfect for entering or climbing the ladder in interior design
  • Back up your abilities with a nationally and industry-recognised qualification
  • Learn advanced insider knowledge from a course designed by expert Interior Designers
  • Know how to meet modern client requirements and adhere to professional practice
  • Convenient home-based study with no exams
  • Ofqual regulated

About Your Diploma

This online interior design diploma has been created to meet the needs of a variety of learners. No matter if you’re an existing Interior Designer wanting to advance your knowledge, you’re looking to break into this career, or you want to develop interior design skills to complement your current line of work, this course provides the knowledge you need and an accredited qualification that will evidence your abilities.

This is because it has been created by interior design professionals, for interior design professionals. By learning from those who have been through it all before, you’ll know how to reach success efficiently and how to avoid the pitfalls others have had to experience. What’s more, you’ll get the reassurance you need that you’re career ready when the time comes, and you’ll walk away with a qualification that shows both employers and clients you have the skillset they’re looking for.

Throughout the course, you’ll study everything from lighting and colour theory to space planning, sustainable materials and showstopping surface finishes. Your technical skills will also improve as you learn how to create mood boards, how to draft a technical plan to scale, and so much more.

All of this and more will give you the confidence you need to tackle any client brief that comes your way.

Getting Started

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers. By delivering education online, it becomes available to everyone, so anyone looking to progress can use it to transform their lives.

This online Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and regulated by Ofqual. Once enrolled, you’ll have access to all the learning materials and professional tutor support you need to start your journey towards a professional interior design career.

What’s more, by choosing to study for a new career online, you take away the worry that can often come with transitioning into a new job. By studying online when it suits you, you can continue in your existing role, and only make the move when you’re qualified and ready. This removes the need to take a pay cut and start from the bottom.  

Unit 1: Introduction to Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the role of Interior Designers
  • Know about the design elements in interior design
  • Know about design principles in interior design
  • Know about the visual tools Interior Designers use to present ideas
  • Know about the design cycle used in interior design

Unit 2: Understand Colour Theory for Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand concepts and elements used within colour theory for interior design
  • Know how to use colour in different periods and the impact colour has on space
  • Understand the psychological associations with colour

Unit 3: Technical Drawing and Space Planning

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to use scale accurately in interior design
  • Be able to draft a technical plan to scale
  • Be able to produce a technical elevation to scale
  • Be able to produce a furniture layout to scale
  • Be able to produce a traffic flow in interior design

Unit 4: Exploring Surface Finishes

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand wall finishes used in interior design
  • Understand floor finishes used in interior design
  • Be able to effectively combine wall and floor finishes in a design scheme
  • Be able to quantify flooring and wall products to provide an estimate

Unit 5: Lighting for Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand lighting concepts and a range of lighting products for Interior Design
  • Be able to plan a design using lighting products

Unit 6: Interior Design in Context

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the influence of history on modern interior Design
  • Know how historical periods have influenced styles and sub-styles
  • Be able to analyse a historical period in relation to interior design

Unit 7: Furniture for Interior Design

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the key influences and a range of furniture
  • Be able to select appropriate furniture and accessories and produce a furniture design

Unit 8: Professional Practice

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Understand the importance of the client brief
  • Consider the career opportunities within the interior design sector with specific reference to personal progression
  • Be able to compile personal marketing material
  • Know how to price interior design projects

Unit 9: Professional Interior Design Project

On completion of this unit you will:

  • Be able to create a cohesive interior design scheme to meet a brief
  • Be able to represent ideas and plans for interior design schemes effectively
  • Be able to select FF&E to meet a brief
  • Be able to present a design scheme to a client

There are no exams included in this course! Instead, your knowledge will be tested through various end-of-unit assessments, and a professional interior design project. Your tutor will mark these and provide feedback to help you learn and progress.

Join over
80,000 learners.
Choose from over
650 courses.
Flexible learning,
flexible payment
options.
Need some help?

Our student support team is here for you.

REQUEST A CALL BACK
Enrol Now!

What our customers think.

Sign up to our Newsletter.

There's a whole lot happening at Stonebridge and in the world of learning. Sign up for our newsletter and you'll be among the first to know about it! All fields are required.