Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Interior Design Higher National Certificate Level 6 provides an opportunity for students to create exciting, dynamic and innovative commercial interior environments. Learners will be introduced to contemporary design concepts as well as the necessary technological and organisational skills.
The HNC is a specialist vocational programme with a strong work-related emphasis.The course provides learners with all the practical skills to allow progression directly into employment or to access the HND Level 6 Programme.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Professional Development HNC
Contextual Studies HNC
Individual Project HNC
Techniques & Practices HNC
3D Practices HNC
Materials & structures HNC
CAD HNC
Graphic Design Practice HNC
Design Skills 6N3443
3D Design Materials 6N4905
Communications 6N1950
Critical Studies of the built environment 6N4965
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
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, 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
Career Progression
Commercial Interior designer, Domestic Interior Designer, Home Staging, Window dresser, Colour consultant, Kitchen designer, Architects office, Sales advisor for Fabric, paint and wall covering, visual merchandiser. Design consultant.