232511: Interior Designer Description Plans, designs, details and supervises the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments. Skill Level 2 Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Diploma or – AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.  Assessing Authority

• Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)

vetassess@vetassess.com.au Specialisations

• Commercial Interior Designer
• Environmental Designer
• Residential Interior Designer
• Retail Interior Designer

 Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation. Unit Group 2325: Interior Designers Description Plan, design, detail and supervise the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments. Indicative Skill Level In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.  

Tasks

• Determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• Researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements
• Formulating design concepts for building interiors
• Preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts
• Negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff
• Selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors
• Detailing and documenting selected design for construction
• Supervising the construction of interiors